Question 1

Between 1979 and 2006, the pay difference between equally trained males and females has:

Accepted Answer

A)  grown slightly larger. 
B)  decreased slightly. 
C)  decreased significantly. 
D)  been eliminated. 
A)  grown slightly larger. 
B)  decreased slightly. 
C)  decreased significantly. 
D)  been eliminated.

Question 2

Which statement BEST describes the research on pay equity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women make less than men for the same job only in traditionally male occupations. 
B)  Women make less than men for the same job, even in traditionally male occupations. 
C)  There is a gap between what men and women are paid for the same job, but it emerges about 10 years after college. 
D)  There is a gap between what men and women are paid for the same job, but it only occurs after a woman has taken time out of the workforce. 
A)  Women make less than men for the same job only in traditionally male occupations. 
B)  Women make less than men for the same job, even in traditionally male occupations. 
C)  There is a gap between what men and women are paid for the same job, but it emerges about 10 years after college. 
D)  There is a gap between what men and women are paid for the same job, but it only occurs after a woman has taken time out of the workforce.

Question 3

Since being promoted to an executive position a few years ago, Alison continued to find ways to work her way up the corporate ladder. Alison is most likely in Super's ____ phase of developmental tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  retirement 
B)  consolidation 
C)  specification 
D)  implementation 
A)  retirement 
B)  consolidation 
C)  specification 
D)  implementation

Question 4

Who would most likely be giving a speech titled 'Understanding the Continuum of Vocational Maturity'?

Accepted Answer

A)  John Holland 
B)  Donald Super 
C)  Nancy Betz 
D)  Jan Sinnott 
A)  John Holland 
B)  Donald Super 
C)  Nancy Betz 
D)  Jan Sinnott

Question 5

The 1993 Family and Medical Leave Act gave people the right to:

Accepted Answer

A)  unpaid time off to care for dependents. 
B)  sue for gender discrimination. 
C)  paid day care for infants under the age of 18 months. 
D)  sue for sexual harassment. 
A)  unpaid time off to care for dependents. 
B)  sue for gender discrimination. 
C)  paid day care for infants under the age of 18 months. 
D)  sue for sexual harassment.

Question 6

People tend to ____ college courses and majors that fit their personalities.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid 
B)  like 
C)  dislike 
D)  fail 
A)  avoid 
B)  like 
C)  dislike 
D)  fail

Question 7

Contrary to most stereotypes, ________________________ are no more egotistical and are just as happy and satisfied as young adults in every generation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Generation Zers 
B)  Baby Boomers 
C)  Generation Xers 
D)  Millennials 
A)  Generation Zers 
B)  Baby Boomers 
C)  Generation Xers 
D)  Millennials

Question 8

Carrie is a full-time physician and Ken is a full-time schoolteacher. Who likely does most of the housework and childcare?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carrie 
B)  Ken 
C)  Carrie and Ken probably do about the same amount of housework. 
D)  Their children probably take on most of the housework and babysitting. 
A)  Carrie 
B)  Ken 
C)  Carrie and Ken probably do about the same amount of housework. 
D)  Their children probably take on most of the housework and babysitting.

Question 9

An individual's leisure repertoire tends to be determined by that person's perceived competence and psychological comfort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Vocational maturity is best associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Piaget's stages of cognitive development. 
B)  the amount of congruence between occupation behaviors and age. 
C)  Freud's psychosexual stages. 
D)  the income level that one attains. 
A)  Piaget's stages of cognitive development. 
B)  the amount of congruence between occupation behaviors and age. 
C)  Freud's psychosexual stages. 
D)  the income level that one attains.

Question 11

Job satisfaction in individuals with a good fit between themselves and their occupation tends to:

Accepted Answer

A)  increase with age. 
B)  remain stable across time. 
C)  decrease with age. 
D)  follow no clear pattern. 
A)  increase with age. 
B)  remain stable across time. 
C)  decrease with age. 
D)  follow no clear pattern.

Question 12

Occupational burnout comes from excessive:

Accepted Answer

A)  feelings of exploitation. 
B)  disconnection from coworkers. 
C)  underutilization. 
D)  belief that one's job really doesn't matter to the company. 
A)  feelings of exploitation. 
B)  disconnection from coworkers. 
C)  underutilization. 
D)  belief that one's job really doesn't matter to the company.

Question 13

A decline in the frequency of leisure activities is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  depression. 
B)  ADHD. 
C)  an increase in household chores. 
D)  perceived competence. 
A)  depression. 
B)  ADHD. 
C)  an increase in household chores. 
D)  perceived competence.

Question 14

Oscar is very worried about losing his job. Felicia feels comfortable that her job is completely secure. Based on research on job insecurity, it is likely that Oscar is:

Accepted Answer

A)  less wealthy than Felicia. 
B)  more vocationally mature than Felicia. 
C)  less physically well than Felicia. 
D)  less intelligent than Felicia. 
A)  less wealthy than Felicia. 
B)  more vocationally mature than Felicia. 
C)  less physically well than Felicia. 
D)  less intelligent than Felicia.

Question 15

Describe the unique factors that influence occupational selection and development for women.

Accepted Answer

Most women prefer organizations that val

Question 16

Who of these is NOT likely to be a negative effect of being sexually harassed at work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depression 
B)  Health problems 
C)  Decrease in job performance 
D)  Job security 
A)  Depression 
B)  Health problems 
C)  Decrease in job performance 
D)  Job security

Question 17

The selection of a specific occupation marks the beginning of the ____ stage of occupational development.

Accepted Answer

A)  maintenance 
B)  implementation 
C)  stabilization 
D)  decline 
A)  maintenance 
B)  implementation 
C)  stabilization 
D)  decline

Question 18

Which developmental task would most likely characterize Dave, who is in his mid-teens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implementation 
B)  Stabilization 
C)  Consolidation 
D)  Crystallization 
A)  Implementation 
B)  Stabilization 
C)  Consolidation 
D)  Crystallization

Question 19

Marisa (who is European American) and her female friend Destiny (who is African American) are both pursuing careers in traditionally male occupations. How is their preparation likely to differ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marisa will become more educated than is necessary for the position. 
B)  Destiny will become more educated than is necessary for the position. 
C)  Marisa will not receive negative reactions to her decision. 
D)  Destiny will not receive negative reactions to her decision. 
A)  Marisa will become more educated than is necessary for the position. 
B)  Destiny will become more educated than is necessary for the position. 
C)  Marisa will not receive negative reactions to her decision. 
D)  Destiny will not receive negative reactions to her decision.

Question 20

The wage gap between males and females has been rapidly narrowing since the 1970s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Between 1979 and 2006, the pay difference between equally trained males and females has:

Which statement BEST describes the research on pay equity?

Since being promoted to an executive position a few years ago, Alison continued to find ways to work her way up the corporate ladder. Alison is most likely in Super's ____ phase of developmental tasks.

Who would most likely be giving a speech titled 'Understanding the Continuum of Vocational Maturity'?

The 1993 Family and Medical Leave Act gave people the right to:

People tend to ____ college courses and majors that fit their personalities.

Contrary to most stereotypes, ________________________ are no more egotistical and are just as happy and satisfied as young adults in every generation.

Carrie is a full-time physician and Ken is a full-time schoolteacher. Who likely does most of the housework and childcare?

An individual's leisure repertoire tends to be determined by that person's perceived competence and psychological comfort.

Vocational maturity is best associated with:

Job satisfaction in individuals with a good fit between themselves and their occupation tends to:

Occupational burnout comes from excessive:

A decline in the frequency of leisure activities is associated with:

Oscar is very worried about losing his job. Felicia feels comfortable that her job is completely secure. Based on research on job insecurity, it is likely that Oscar is:

Describe the unique factors that influence occupational selection and development for women.

Who of these is NOT likely to be a negative effect of being sexually harassed at work?

The selection of a specific occupation marks the beginning of the ____ stage of occupational development.

Which developmental task would most likely characterize Dave, who is in his mid-teens?

Marisa (who is European American) and her female friend Destiny (who is African American) are both pursuing careers in traditionally male occupations. How is their preparation likely to differ?

The wage gap between males and females has been rapidly narrowing since the 1970s.

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood

Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Making It in Midlife: the Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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Exam 12: Work, Leisure, and Retirement

Between 1979 and 2006, the pay difference between equally trained males and females has:

Which statement BEST describes the research on pay equity?

Since being promoted to an executive position a few years ago, Alison continued to find ways to work her way up the corporate ladder. Alison is most likely in Super's ____ phase of developmental tasks.

Who would most likely be giving a speech titled 'Understanding the Continuum of Vocational Maturity'?

The 1993 Family and Medical Leave Act gave people the right to:

People tend to ____ college courses and majors that fit their personalities.

Contrary to most stereotypes, ________________________ are no more egotistical and are just as happy and satisfied as young adults in every generation.

Carrie is a full-time physician and Ken is a full-time schoolteacher. Who likely does most of the housework and childcare?

An individual's leisure repertoire tends to be determined by that person's perceived competence and psychological comfort.

Vocational maturity is best associated with:

Job satisfaction in individuals with a good fit between themselves and their occupation tends to:

Occupational burnout comes from excessive:

A decline in the frequency of leisure activities is associated with:

Oscar is very worried about losing his job. Felicia feels comfortable that her job is completely secure. Based on research on job insecurity, it is likely that Oscar is:

Describe the unique factors that influence occupational selection and development for women.

Who of these is NOT likely to be a negative effect of being sexually harassed at work?

The selection of a specific occupation marks the beginning of the ____ stage of occupational development.

Which developmental task would most likely characterize Dave, who is in his mid-teens?

Marisa (who is European American) and her female friend Destiny (who is African American) are both pursuing careers in traditionally male occupations. How is their preparation likely to differ?

The wage gap between males and females has been rapidly narrowing since the 1970s.

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood

Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Making It in Midlife: the Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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