Question 1

Which of the following statements about self-efficacy is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-efficacy has much in common with mastery motivation. 
B) Self-efficacy influences a student's choice of activities. 
C) High self-efficacy adolescents had higher academic aspirations. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) Self-efficacy has much in common with mastery motivation. 
B) Self-efficacy influences a student's choice of activities. 
C) High self-efficacy adolescents had higher academic aspirations. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 2

Carol Dweck refers to the cognitive view that individuals develop for themselves as their

Accepted Answer

A) self-ideal. 
B) self-appraisal. 
C) mindset. 
D) mindmap. 
A) self-ideal. 
B) self-appraisal. 
C) mindset. 
D) mindmap.

Question 3

The percentage of full-time U.S.college students who were employed in 2011 was approximately

Accepted Answer

A) 26 percent. 
B) 31 percent. 
C) 41 percent. 
D) 56 percent. 
A) 26 percent. 
B) 31 percent. 
C) 41 percent. 
D) 56 percent.

Question 4

Joan,a high school student,has begun a part-time job at a retail store.She expects to work at least 20 hours each week.What is the most likely outcome of her work experience?

Accepted Answer

A) She will enjoy school more. 
B) She will spend less time with her peers. 
C) She will spend more time with her family. 
D) She will be more likely to use alcohol and marijuana. 
A) She will enjoy school more. 
B) She will spend less time with her peers. 
C) She will spend more time with her family. 
D) She will be more likely to use alcohol and marijuana.

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding college students and work is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) As the number of hours of work increases,so does the likelihood of dropping out of school. 
B) Most colleges try to reserve some sections of classes for working students to make scheduling easier for these students. 
C) Most colleges restrict the number of hours that students can work and still remain in good standing 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) As the number of hours of work increases,so does the likelihood of dropping out of school. 
B) Most colleges try to reserve some sections of classes for working students to make scheduling easier for these students. 
C) Most colleges restrict the number of hours that students can work and still remain in good standing 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 6

Luke,age 15,wants to be an engineer.If Luke is like many high-school students

Accepted Answer

A) he will not be realistic about his ability to complete an engineering degree in college. 
B) he will need help to choose the correct high-school courses that will position him to enter college with an engineering major. 
C) he knows how to go through the college-admission process. 
D) he knows what different careers he can have with a degree in engineering. 
A) he will not be realistic about his ability to complete an engineering degree in college. 
B) he will need help to choose the correct high-school courses that will position him to enter college with an engineering major. 
C) he knows how to go through the college-admission process. 
D) he knows what different careers he can have with a degree in engineering.

Question 7

Simon tells his mother that he wants to have all of his homework done by dinnertime every day instead of waiting until after dinner to even get started.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) a proximal goal. 
B) a distal goal. 
C) an optimal goal. 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) a proximal goal. 
B) a distal goal. 
C) an optimal goal. 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 8

Being a good planner means all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) being organized. 
B) setting priorities. 
C) setting low-level goals. 
D) having good time-management skills. 
A) being organized. 
B) setting priorities. 
C) setting low-level goals. 
D) having good time-management skills.

Question 9

Christine wants to be a nursery-school teacher.While still in high school,she takes a class through which she works part of each day at the day-care center her school operates for the children of students,teachers,and staff.Christine is participating in

Accepted Answer

A) a vocational class. 
B) a paid internship. 
C) theory-to-practice class. 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) a vocational class. 
B) a paid internship. 
C) theory-to-practice class. 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 10

What is a cooperative (co-op)education program?

Accepted Answer

A) It is unpaid work experience that may or may not be related to a student's career of choice. 
B) It is for college juniors and seniors. 
C) It is a part-time job. 
D) A co-op is a paid apprenticeship in the student's career of choice. 
A) It is unpaid work experience that may or may not be related to a student's career of choice. 
B) It is for college juniors and seniors. 
C) It is a part-time job. 
D) A co-op is a paid apprenticeship in the student's career of choice.

Question 11

American children perform more poorly in ________ than students in some other countries.

Accepted Answer

A) spelling 
B) social studies and geography 
C) math and science 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) spelling 
B) social studies and geography 
C) math and science 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 12

Claudia is a 23-year-old emerging adult.Her transition from school to work is most strongly influenced by her

Accepted Answer

A) geographic location. 
B) level of education. 
C) ethnic background. 
D) personality. 
A) geographic location. 
B) level of education. 
C) ethnic background. 
D) personality.

Question 13

Cody wants to become a professional hockey player.Research has shown which of the following probably had the strongest influence on Cody's interest in pursuing a career in sports?

Accepted Answer

A) His mother supports his ideas. 
B) His hockey coach encourages him. 
C) His father supports his sports talent. 
D) He has older siblings who are involved in hockey. 
A) His mother supports his ideas. 
B) His hockey coach encourages him. 
C) His father supports his sports talent. 
D) He has older siblings who are involved in hockey.

Question 14

Otis is controlling and he can sometimes be mean.He says,"This is me; take it or leave it.I'm not able to change." According to Carol Dweck,Otis

Accepted Answer

A) has an antisocial personality disorder. 
B) has a fixed mindset. 
C) is expressing learned helplessness. 
D) is not sufficiently motivated to change. 
A) has an antisocial personality disorder. 
B) has a fixed mindset. 
C) is expressing learned helplessness. 
D) is not sufficiently motivated to change.

Question 15

Byron hears that his friend,Tim,got a 77 on his last health science test; Byron got a 91 on the same exam.Byron thinks,"I'm better at this health science material than Tim." Byron is engaging in

Accepted Answer

A) academic comparison. 
B) peer appraisal. 
C) hierarchy construction. 
D) social comparison. 
A) academic comparison. 
B) peer appraisal. 
C) hierarchy construction. 
D) social comparison.

Question 16

Perfectionism

Accepted Answer

A) increases the likelihood that teens will experience academic success. 
B) is related to increased risk of depression and suicide ideation. 
C) is associated with authoritative parenting. 
D) occurs when students set realistic goals. 
A) increases the likelihood that teens will experience academic success. 
B) is related to increased risk of depression and suicide ideation. 
C) is associated with authoritative parenting. 
D) occurs when students set realistic goals.

Question 17

Which of the following behaviors is a form of procrastination?

Accepted Answer

A) Deceiving yourself that a mediocre performance is acceptable. 
B) Persevering on only part of a task. 
C) Overestimating your abilities and resources. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) Deceiving yourself that a mediocre performance is acceptable. 
B) Persevering on only part of a task. 
C) Overestimating your abilities and resources. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 18

What differences exist between teacher expectations for high-achieving students and for low-achieving students?

Accepted Answer

A) Teachers wait longer for low-achieving students to respond to questions. 
B) Teachers are friendlier to high-achieving students. 
C) Teachers seat low-achieving students near their desks,so they can monitor their progress. 
D) Teachers criticize low-achieving students less than high-achieving students. 
A) Teachers wait longer for low-achieving students to respond to questions. 
B) Teachers are friendlier to high-achieving students. 
C) Teachers seat low-achieving students near their desks,so they can monitor their progress. 
D) Teachers criticize low-achieving students less than high-achieving students.

Question 19

Adolescents with a performance orientation are focused on

Accepted Answer

A) skill development. 
B) self-efficacy. 
C) accountability. 
D) winning. 
A) skill development. 
B) self-efficacy. 
C) accountability. 
D) winning.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the parenting of Asian-American parents?

Accepted Answer

A) Most Asian American parents use a "tiger" parenting style. 
B) The "easygoing" parenting style was linked to the most positive developmental outcomes for Asian- American teens. 
C) Tiger parenting increases for fathers and decreases for mothers across adolescence. 
D) The "tiger" parenting style was associated with the worst developmental outcomes out of all of the parenting styles of Asian-American parents. 
A) Most Asian American parents use a "tiger" parenting style. 
B) The "easygoing" parenting style was linked to the most positive developmental outcomes for Asian- American teens. 
C) Tiger parenting increases for fathers and decreases for mothers across adolescence. 
D) The "tiger" parenting style was associated with the worst developmental outcomes out of all of the parenting styles of Asian-American parents.

Which of the following statements about self-efficacy is TRUE?

Carol Dweck refers to the cognitive view that individuals develop for themselves as their

The percentage of full-time U.S.college students who were employed in 2011 was approximately

Joan,a high school student,has begun a part-time job at a retail store.She expects to work at least 20 hours each week.What is the most likely outcome of her work experience?

Which of the following statements regarding college students and work is TRUE?

Luke,age 15,wants to be an engineer.If Luke is like many high-school students

Simon tells his mother that he wants to have all of his homework done by dinnertime every day instead of waiting until after dinner to even get started.This is an example of

Being a good planner means all of the following EXCEPT

Christine wants to be a nursery-school teacher.While still in high school,she takes a class through which she works part of each day at the day-care center her school operates for the children of students,teachers,and staff.Christine is participating in

What is a cooperative (co-op)education program?

American children perform more poorly in ________ than students in some other countries.

Claudia is a 23-year-old emerging adult.Her transition from school to work is most strongly influenced by her

Cody wants to become a professional hockey player.Research has shown which of the following probably had the strongest influence on Cody's interest in pursuing a career in sports?

Otis is controlling and he can sometimes be mean.He says,"This is me; take it or leave it.I'm not able to change." According to Carol Dweck,Otis

Byron hears that his friend,Tim,got a 77 on his last health science test; Byron got a 91 on the same exam.Byron thinks,"I'm better at this health science material than Tim." Byron is engaging in

Perfectionism

Which of the following behaviors is a form of procrastination?

What differences exist between teacher expectations for high-achieving students and for low-achieving students?

Adolescents with a performance orientation are focused on

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the parenting of Asian-American parents?

Introduction

Puberty, health, and Biological Foundations

The Brain and Cognitive Development

The Self, identity, emotion, and Personality

Gender

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Moral Development, values, and Religion

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Peers, romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles

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Exam 11: Achievement, work, and Careers

Which of the following statements about self-efficacy is TRUE?

Carol Dweck refers to the cognitive view that individuals develop for themselves as their

The percentage of full-time U.S.college students who were employed in 2011 was approximately

Joan,a high school student,has begun a part-time job at a retail store.She expects to work at least 20 hours each week.What is the most likely outcome of her work experience?

Which of the following statements regarding college students and work is TRUE?

Luke,age 15,wants to be an engineer.If Luke is like many high-school students

Simon tells his mother that he wants to have all of his homework done by dinnertime every day instead of waiting until after dinner to even get started.This is an example of

Being a good planner means all of the following EXCEPT

Christine wants to be a nursery-school teacher.While still in high school,she takes a class through which she works part of each day at the day-care center her school operates for the children of students,teachers,and staff.Christine is participating in

What is a cooperative (co-op)education program?

American children perform more poorly in ________ than students in some other countries.

Claudia is a 23-year-old emerging adult.Her transition from school to work is most strongly influenced by her

Cody wants to become a professional hockey player.Research has shown which of the following probably had the strongest influence on Cody's interest in pursuing a career in sports?

Otis is controlling and he can sometimes be mean.He says,"This is me; take it or leave it.I'm not able to change." According to Carol Dweck,Otis

Byron hears that his friend,Tim,got a 77 on his last health science test; Byron got a 91 on the same exam.Byron thinks,"I'm better at this health science material than Tim." Byron is engaging in

Perfectionism

Which of the following behaviors is a form of procrastination?

What differences exist between teacher expectations for high-achieving students and for low-achieving students?

Adolescents with a performance orientation are focused on

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the parenting of Asian-American parents?

Introduction

Puberty, health, and Biological Foundations

The Brain and Cognitive Development

The Self, identity, emotion, and Personality

Gender

Sexuality

Moral Development, values, and Religion

Families

Peers, romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles

Schools

Culture

Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Filters