Deck 10: Preparing for the Future: College and Occupational Stress

Question 1

Minority students are considered such if they not only are a member of a minority religion, race, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, or nationality, but even if they are physically disabled in any way.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The correlation between how much you learn in the classroom and the grades you receive is

A)always high.
B)not necessarily clear.
C)zero.
D)rather low.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Based on your textbook, what primarily determines school achievement?

A)your luck
B)your intelligence
C)applying particular learnable skills
D)teacher's study guides

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following is not a good study habit to improve your performance?

A)Have no clear intentions and goals.
B)Make it easy to work.
C)Make learning fun.
D)Maximize resources.

Question 5

To prevent unnecessary test anxiety, students are encouraged to

A)read the syllabus and class notes about the exam.
B)join a study group and quiz each other.
C)practice relaxation techniques.
D)get plenty of rest the night before a test.
E)all of the above.

Question 6

GAS is used to help you remember the general adaptation syndrome. You have just used this memory strategy.

A)acronym
B)acrostic
C)grouping
D)visualization
E)rhyme

Question 7

Occupational stress is defined as the harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match which qualities of the worker?

A)physical appearance and height
B)cultural and ethnic backgrounds
C)capabilities and resourcefulness
D)number of degrees held

Question 8

Home-work interface deals with how you manage the

A)conflicts between the responsibilities at your job and at home.
B)daily commute between residence and job location.
C)internet connection between home and office.
D)none of the above.

Question 9

When researchers surveyed 21,000 women and asked them about the physical symptoms they experienced related to stress and their job, the main reason for their symptoms was:

A)lack of positive reinforcement.
B)poor work hours.
C)co-worker conflicts.
D)work conditions.
E)all of the above.

Question 10

When your energy to do work becomes depleted and you can't seem to muster enough motivation to do much about it, or even take reasonable care of yourself, this condition is known as:

A)wasted
B)burnout
C)staleness
D)procrastination
E)lacklusterness

Question 11

Identify and discuss the major stressors for a college student.

Question 12

Why is being a nontraditional or minority student stressful? Elaborate.

Question 13

Describe ways in which someone can improve the ways in which they study for exams.

Question 14

There are a number of essential habits that can be incorporated into your studying behavior. Your textbook identified six habits. Briefly describe each study habit.

Question 15

Define occupational stress. Describe the main reasons why occupational stress is prevalent in today's working world and how job stress can be prevented.

Question 16

Parker and Jones (2010) found that minority college students have been associated with

A)more opportunities to receive higher grades.
B)poor academic performance.
C)less depression and anxiety.
D)fewer visits to the health clinic.
E)all of the above.

Question 17

Which of the following is not true about stressors minority students are confronted with?

A)discrimination and prejudice
B)parental pressure
C)abundance of resources
D)culture shock
E)all of the above

Question 18

Using the first letters of the sentence "Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge" to remember the notes of the treble clef is an example of using a mnemonic device.

Question 19

Keeping your study environment well organized will not help how a study prepares for his exams.

Question 20

Globalization of economy and constant social, economic, and technological changes contribute to the level of occupational stress.

Question 21

Occupational stress is when one's capabilities, resources, and needs match the requirements of the job.

Question 22

A recently published study indicates that burnout and depression overlap.

Question 23

Each year there are ________ college students who cannot be absorbed by the job market.

A)10000
B)50000
C)100000
D)250000
E)500000

Question 24

Which of the following statements best describes college stress?

A)academic competitiveness
B)rising costs of tuition
C)learning experiences outside the classroom
D)sexual experimentation
E)all of the above

Question 25

Nontraditional students are often defined as those over the age of ___.

A)18
B)20
C)25
D)30
E)older than 30

Question 26

Which of the following is true about nontraditional students' stress?

A)conflicting loyalties
B)fears and self-doubts
C)preexisting stress factors
D)all of the above

Question 27

Which of the following will aggravate financial stress faced by college students?

A)receiving college loans
B)parents offering to pay for education
C)having limited knowledge in financial matters
D)having sufficient savings

Question 28

Which of the following is not a source of occupational stress?

A)Job responsibilities are clearly defined.
B)Workplace does not offer room for growth and development.
C)There is much conflict between family and job responsibilities.
D)Co-workers experience strained relationships.

Question 29

What makes a college education memorable?

A)completing classes taught by college professors
B)participating in activities organized by student unions and campus clubs
C)interacting with faculty and staff
D)providing community services while being a student
E)all of the above

Question 30

According to the textbook, you should remember the following as far as career choices are concerned:

A)Making a career choice is an easy matter if you are smart.
B)There is no single best occupation for you or for anyone.
C)College campuses seldom have career counselors to consult with.
D)You should never change your direction once decided.

Question 31

"Conflicting loyalties" when used in describing the stressors of non-traditional students means:

A)non-traditional students are not loyal to their families.
B)non-traditional students are not sure what they want.
C)non-traditional students have too many conflicts with other students.
D)non-traditional students juggle with multiple responsibilities.

Question 32

What is burnout? Why is it so important with regard to working and studying in college? Provide reasons for burnout and ways that burnout can be prevented.