Deck 15: Positive Schooling and Good Work: the Psychology of Gainful Employment and the Education That Gets Us There

Question 1

Alfred Binet, as discussed within Chapter 15, often is seen as the father of what?

A) Class placements
B) Mental Assessments
C) The mental age notion
D) Test Design

Answer 1

The mental age notion

Question 2

Why is it crucial to have a supportive atmosphere of care and trust in the classroom environment?

A) So that students feel appreciated
B) So that students flourish
C) Otherwise students won't pay attention
D) So that students will tell you about their problems

Answer 2

So that students flourish

Question 3

What two outcomes does the Jigsaw classroom approach yield?

A) The learning /planning of group goals and motivation to work together
B) Classroom coherence among students
C) The learning/planning of critical thinking situations
D) The learning of group problem-solving

Answer 3

The learning /planning of group goals and motivation to work together

Question 4

Overall, poor teachers leave behind trails of what?

A) Students with lower IQ's
B) Intellectual boredom and disrespect
C) Student dropouts
D) Negative experiences at school

Question 5

A new teacher finds that he or she has several "difficult" students in their classroom. This teacher decides to establish trusting relationships with these students operating under the logic that this will have a "ripple effect" on the other students. This method is known as which of the following?

A) Developmental Discipline
B) Creative Teaching
C) Discreet Discipline
D) Poor teacher quality

Question 6

What characteristics are a part of the foundation of the positive schooling "school house metaphor" in Chapter 15?

A) Organization
B) Enthusiasm and respect for diversity
C) Care, trust and respect for diversity
D) Kindness, hope and respect for diversity

Question 7

An observer comes into the classroom and notices several things. Mostly, they note that the students are behaving disrespectfully as well as showing boredom during class. This observation leads the observer to believe which of the following?

A) The teacher is showing signs of poor teacher quality,
B) The teacher cannot handle the students.
C) The teacher is not prepared.
D) The teacher is inexperienced.

Question 8

What is developmental discipline theory derived from?

A) Attachment theory principles relating to secure attachments with caregivers
B) Attachment theory principles relating to secure attachments with teachers
C) Attachment theory principles relating to all attachment styles
D) Attachment theory principles relating to insecure attachments with caregivers

Question 9

Suppose, during an especially traumatic event, teachers promoted patience, understanding and other caring reactions to a student who was so upset that he felt like leaving school and giving up. The positive reactions of the teachers are indicative of which level of the school house metaphor?

A) The Foundation
B) The First Floor
C) The Second Floor
D) The Third Floor

Question 10

Which of the following must teachers avoid, as it undermines the trust that is so crucial for learning?

A) Playfulness towards students
B) Being biased towards certain students
C) Becoming cynical of students
D) Unintentionally boring students

Question 11

A local teacher is known for fostering a positive atmosphere in the classroom. She promotes trust, caring, and respect among the students, which in turn has given this teacher a great rapport with her students. This type of environment helps to do which of the following?

A) Helps students flourish
B) Helps students behave
C) Helps students to cooperate
D) Helps students to focus

Question 12

A major part of caring for students involves which of the following?

A) Listening to the students views
B) Personalizing their lesson plans
C) Spending large amounts of time with them
D) Giving praise during lectures

Question 13

All of the following factors negatively impact effective learning except which one?

A) Low teacher quality
B) Low district salaries
C) State legislature voting
D) Online assessments

Question 14

What is one component of schooling that can most improve the learning of students?

A) High teacher quality
B) Scheduled programs
C) More computers
D) Critical thinking

Question 15

At times, the very best teaching results when the instructor does which of the following?

A) Is quiet and listens to the views of the students in a class
B) Promotes classroom discussion
C) Explains everything and then allows students to work together
D) Avoids slipping off into tangents

Question 16

The American ideal (as defined within the text) has been that public education should make one's life outcomes less dependent upon family status and more dependent on which of the following?

A) Computers in classrooms
B) After school activities
C) The quality of public education
D) School uniforms

Question 17

Which of the following promotes the notion of "grade predators"?

A) The use of difficult exams
B) The use of gifted classes versus special education classes
C) Strictly adhering to grading curves
D) The use of stickers to reward high scorers on exams

Question 18

According to Chapter 15, what is one thing you can and should do for a teacher whom you really enjoyed learning from?

A) Bake them a cake
B) Volunteer at their school
C) Say "Thank you" to them
D) Write them a letter

Question 19

What are the components of positive schooling according to Chapter 15?

A) Foundation (care/trust), Plans & Motivation, Hope, Social Contributions
B) Foundation (care/trust), Plans & Organization, Expectations, Social Contributions
C) Establishment, Plans & Organization, Expectations, Social Contributions
D) Establishment, Plans & Motivation, Hope, Social Contributions

Question 20

How many kindergarten through high school teachers will need to be replaced within the next decade due to baby-boomer retirements?

A) half a million
B) one million
C) one and a half million
D) three million

Question 21

Nick is a lawyer at a local firm in Chicago. He is very involved with his clients and cases and is always very prepared in court. Nick often tackles more than others think possible, only because he is very confident in his work ability. What is Nick very high in?

A) Career self-efficacy
B) Gainful employment
C) Career confidence
D) Social capital

Question 22

The text outlined several goals of positive psychology schooling. Which of the following illustrates a large part of this method, as defined in the text?

A) To make scholastic programs that emphasize diversity.
B) To make sure that everyone is learning.
C) To employ programs that help students with learning disabilities.
D) To make certain that we have programs to stimulate our truly gifted students.

Question 23

Mr. Hume uses humor in class which helps to raise the energy level of the students. This same teacher is also known for taking risks and trying new approaches in classes, as well as showing enthusiasm for his lessons. The techniques implemented by Mr. Hume help to do which of the following for students?

A) Raise student motivation
B) Raise student awareness
C) Raise student attention
D) Raise student involvement

Question 24

Out of the several goals defined by Stanford University Professor Carol Dweck, which of the following is considered the most growth inducing on targets aimed at learning efforts?

A) Future Goals
B) Self Goals
C) Stretch Goals
D) Outcome Goals

Question 25

What are motivated teachers sensitive to in their students?

A) Dreams and Goals
B) Economic and Health Status
C) Comments and Performance
D) Needs and Reactions

Question 26

Essentially, what does Strengths Based education do?

A) Allows students to establish longer-lasting friendships
B) Decreases the amount of bullying
C) Motivates students to want to learn more
D) Guides students to become teachers to others

Question 27

In order for work to be fulfilling what does an employee need to have?

A) A variety of duties
B) Earn a high wage
C) Have paid vacation
D) Have plenty of sick days

Question 28

How does Cialdini promote content learning in students?

A) Through the use of mystery stories
B) Through the use of word problems
C) Through the use of problem Solving
D) Short stories

Question 29

If an employer was looking to increase performance or job satisfaction, what kind of goals should they set?

A) Large goals
B) Clear small goals leading up to the company's larger goal
C) Goals that are similar to the company's competitor
D) Goals that only the best and brightest employees can achieve

Question 30

How does group work facilitate learning?

A) Students must listen to everyone in their group.
B) Multiple perspectives must be considered.
C) Grades are determined by group cooperation.
D) Group work fosters friendships.

Question 31

Several years after graduating, a former student comes back to tell her teacher how she now gives speeches in high schools on how to think positively. The student discloses that she shares insights with the students she presents to, and that passing this information onto others is the greatest payback of her career. In terms of the school house metaphor, this situation characterizes which of the following?

A) Societal contributions
B) Planning
C) Motivation
D) Goals

Question 32

What is the "Final positive psychology lesson" that is learned at the rooftop in the positive learning school building metaphor?

A) Students understand how they are part of the larger scheme, and give back what they've learned to others.
B) Students go on to partake in higher education.
C) Students become better role models.
D) Students learn more on average and stay out of trouble.

Question 33

What kind of student believes that she or he will continue to learn long after stepping out of the classroom?

A) A determined student
B) A relaxed student
C) A prepared student
D) A hopeful student

Question 34

What word completes the following sentence, "Anything that an instructor can do to increase student accountability, also can raise the students'…"?

A) Self-esteem
B) Cooperation
C) Popularity
D) Motivation

Question 35

According to Freud, what are the two parts of a healthy lifestyle?

A) Love and work
B) Health and wealth
C) Love and health
D) Friends and family

Question 36

In order for an employee to find job satisfaction, what do they need to have as a component of their work?

A) Social get-togethers with co-workers
B) A raise or promotion early on
C) Provision of a product or service
D) An excellent benefit package

Question 37

One teacher asked her students to do at home explorations in order to apply the course materials in a different context. This technique is helpful because it raises student motivation by doing which of the following?

A) Making the material relevant
B) Making the students work harder
C) Making the parents of students get involved
D) Increasing student computer skills

Question 38

All of the following are methods to maximize the learning of relevant course material except which one?

A) The use of classroom demonstrations
B) The use of at home explorations
C) The use of beginning of semester surveys
D) Having instructors act and speak as the students do

Question 39

Jake works construction with a hard crew of men. Even though the labor is difficult at times, Jake really enjoys his co-workers and boss. They work as a team and tackle daily challenges. What does Jake's job allow him to feel?

A) Safe
B) Satisfied
C) Stressed
D) Steamed

Question 40

Strengths-based schooling not only allows for the learning of the course content, but it also produces one of the following outcomes in learners. Which one?

A) Confidence
B) Hope
C) Trust
D) Resilience

Question 41

When a boss is understanding and willing to go the extra step for an employee, what quality does this boss clearly have?

A) A warm-heart
B) Sympathy
C) Authenticity
D) Respect and understanding

Question 42

What are the four components that Positive Psychological Capital consists of?

A) Efficacy/confidence, hope, optimism, and resiliency
B) Trust, hope, respect and values
C) Certainty, assurance, optimism, and desire
D) Values, ideologies, religion and love

Question 43

Mark has been working at Shop-Mart for the past 10 years. Despite working hard, he is unable to get what he wants or needs done, such as restocking the produce aisle. He is constantly tired and receives no rewards for his hard work. What could Mark be experiencing?

A) Workaholism
B) Hard work
C) Burnout
D) Pessimism

Question 44

What assessment method would allow a person to increase awareness of one's own natural and learned talents?

A) The Strengths-Based Approach to Gainful Employment
B) The Work-life Questionnaire
C) The Pennebaker Strengths Test
D) The Meaning of Life Questionnaire

Question 45

A person who is experiencing burnout needs proper training in?

A) Goal setting, problem resolution, and time management
B) Meditation, managing family life, and when to take vacation
C) Time management, budgeting, and stress
D) Challenges, interaction between co-workers, and crisis prevention

Question 46

Heidi is becoming fed up with her job and really would like to quit and find a new one. Once Heidi's boss hears of this news, he immediately approaches Heidi and encourages her to try something new within the company that better fits her interests. He becomes engaged in Heidi's feelings and the two sit down and set some clear goals with high standards. What kind of boss does Heidi have?

A) An authentic boss
B) An understanding boss
C) A sympathetic boss
D) A caring boss

Question 47

What can Flow be described as?

A) Becoming so into your work that you lose track of time
B) Being able to perform a variety of tasks
C) Completing activities that bring about a sense of worth
D) Not remembering what you just did

Question 48

What are the assets based on "who you know" a result of?

A) Human capital
B) Traditional capital
C) Social capital
D) Capitalism

Question 49

Andrea just finished college and got a job as a third grade teacher. She enjoys making lesson plans and creating projects for her students. She is always planning new activities and fieldtrips for her and her students to try. Overall she is very involved in her job. What is Andrea feeling a great deal of?

A) Confidence
B) Achievement
C) Happiness
D) Satisfaction

Question 50

What does The Positive Parenting program provide for a family?

A) Helps families budget their income
B) Helps parents understand how to balance work and family
C) Helps parents find a flexible job
D) Helps parents plan activities for their children

Question 51

What are the facilities and physical assets of Traditional Economic Capital?

A) People and goods
B) Equipment and technology
C) Trade and profit
D) Hunt and gather

Question 52

People tend to enjoy being at work more if they have something positive to look forward to. Since the majority of people spend their days with fellow co-workers and bosses, what do people tend to appreciate and rely on?

A) Respect and encouragement
B) Companionship and loyalty
C) Space and honesty
D) Fun and entertainment

Question 53

Karen is a food stocker over at the local grocery store. Her job has become so routine that she can complete the assigned tasks without even thinking about it. What may Karen be suffering from?

A) Cyclic work
B) Lack of engagement
C) Presenteeism
D) Burnout

Question 54

Adam volunteers at the local Hope center. He is in charge of making sure the new residents have a room, a decent meal and new clothing. He enjoys getting to know the new people and feels good about what he's doing. Why is Adam's job fulfilling?

A) He's gaining field experience.
B) He's providing a service.
C) He's performing a variety of duties.
D) He's meeting new people.

Question 55

Jordan is so engaged and obsessed with his work that it becomes very difficult to disengage him from it to attend to his other responsibilities. What is Jordan clearly experiencing?

A) Burnout
B) Workaholism
C) Hard work
D) Drive

Question 56

A local teacher has begun to show a lack of enthusiasm in the classroom, as well as putting a lack of effort into his daily lesson plans. This teacher is showing signs of which of the following?

A) Burnout
B) Laziness
C) Fatigue
D) Poor education

Question 57

According to the gainful employment model, what type of job would satisfy a person more?

A) Molding car parts at a factory for $40,000 a year
B) Make lessons, teach a class, plan activates and make $26,000
C) Answer phones and complete simple office duties for $37,000
D) Work in a childcare facility and make $22,000

Question 58

Steve has been working at WE energy for the past ten years and has built strong relationships with his fellow co-workers as well as members of the community. Steve understands what needs to get accomplished and who to talk to in a time of need. Therefore, what does Steve have a strong sense of?

A) Capitalism
B) Social skills
C) Social capital
D) Traditional economic capital

Question 59

Employees that find themselves unhappy at work tend to perform with less effort and enthusiasm. Instead of the company trying to fix the deficiencies of their employees they should be discovering what an employee's strengths and talents might be. What test should these employees take?

A) The Pennebaker Test
B) The VIA Strengths Inventory
C) The Clifton StrenghtsFinder
D) The Work-Life Questionnaire

Question 60

Jayne works for the YMCA in the teen center. Jayne loves interacting with young teenagers like helping them with their homework, listening to their problems and playing games with them. She understands how important it is to these teens that she takes the time to hang out with them. What does Jayne's job allow her to do?

A) Provide a service
B) Have an after school job
C) Have a safe working environment
D) Receive a paycheck

Question 61

If someone were torn between staying at their current job or seeking out a new one, what would be a useful tool for them to use?

A) The Adult Dispositional Hope scale
B) The Close Relationships Questionnaire
C) The Decision Tree for Job Improvement
D) The Fordyce Emotions Questionnaire

Question 62

What question lies at the core of the StrengthsQuest program?

A) What is right with people?
B) What is strongest?
C) What motivates people?
D) What is wrong with people?

Question 63

Gainful employment is not only crucial to a person's positive outlook on life, but also to a person's physical health. Those who suffer from a job loss are also more likely to suffer from what?

A) Cancer
B) Greater risk behavior
C) Poor relationships
D) Death

Question 64

What is the "traditional education approach," as discussed and defined within the text?

A) Students work independently
B) Students are taught that they must fix deficits or flunk
C) Students learn and participate in critical thinking tasks
D) Students are not active participants in their education

Question 65

Which of the following is not one of the three stages students undergo in the Clifton approach?

A) Students identify their talents.
B) Students change their attitudes.
C) Students have revelations of integrating talents with self conceptualizations.
D) Students make behavioral changes

Question 66

Anthony is a hockey instructor. He spends everyday out on the ice with young boys and girls. He not only loves the game of hockey, but he also really enjoys working with children. He looks forward to work everyday and feels good when he realizes the impact he has on these children. How can Anthony's position as a hockey instructor be classified?

A) As an occupation
B) As a calling
C) As a career
D) As a mentoring program

Question 67

What does the "Clifton StrengthsFinder" assess for students?

A) Their work ethic
B) Their five strongest motivations
C) Their five areas of greatest natural talent
D) Their ability to succeed

Question 68

Explain in detail how the six different levels of the metaphorical school house relate to a positive schooling experience. Provide a detailed outline or lesson plan that would help support your answer. When finished, write a short paragraph relating the six levels to a juvenile delinquency facility or daycare center.

Question 69

Imagine that you are working with a student who is trying to decide what to major in at college. Describe how the information on gainful employment could be applied to helping this student make a decision on his/her college major.

Question 70

Who is regarded as the "Father" of the strengths based approach as well as the "Grandfather" of positive psychology?

A) Donald Clifton
B) Robert Cialdini
C) George Carlin
D) Alfred Binet

Question 71

Make a list of ways that employers can use the 8 categories of benefits of gainful employment to increase productivity within employees?

Question 72

The Clifton StrengthensFinder consists of strengths that help people succeed at work in the modern industrial world, as well as in school. How many strengths does The StrengthsFinder consists of ?

A) 24 strengths
B) 34 strengths
C) 42 strengths
D) 38 strengths

Question 73

Franny looks forward to work every Monday because she is able to chat with her co-workers about their weekends. Franny feels comfortable with her fellow co-workers and is very respectful and loyal to them. What is Franny developing?

A) Credibility
B) Companionship
C) Enjoyment at work
D) Conversation

Question 74

As an employer, use the 8 categories of gainful employment to create a performance review for an employee.

Question 75

What is the ultimate purpose of the StrengthsQuest program?

A) To promote student success in their academic pursuits and in their lives
B) To show students their five strongest traits
C) To teach students about themselves
D) To show students how to work in teams

Question 76

If you were a teacher who wanted to promote more of the qualities (care, trust, and diversity) associated with the "foundation" of the metaphorical school house, how would you do it? Feel free to explore several different possibilities (i.e., classroom layout, use of partners, and more) in your answer. Be sure to explain in detail how this will work and what the positive outcome will be in the end.