Deck 2: Self-Awareness

Question 1

According to the text, _____________ is the process of paying attention to yourself.

A) self-honesty
B) self-awareness
C) self-direction
D) self-reflection

Answer 1

self-awareness

Question 2

Which of the following is cited in the text as a benefit of self-awareness?

A) It allows you to only see your positive attributes.
B) It makes it easier to adopt other people's viewpoints.
C) It helps you appreciate your unique personality, skills, and interests.
D) It allows you to focus on the negative aspects of yourself.

Answer 2

It helps you appreciate your unique personality, skills, and interests.

Question 3

The ability to see your strengths and weaknesses clearly is referred to as _________.

A) self-honesty
B) self-awareness
C) self-realization
D) self-consciousness

Answer 3

self-honesty

Question 4

Daphne often becomes nervous and anxious before going to parties even though her close friends tell her she shouldn't. She spends a great deal of time choosing the "right" thing to wear and rehearsing things to say to people that will make her appear smarter and less awkward than she really feels. Daphne probably has a high level of _____________.

A) self-honesty
B) private self-consciousness
C) public self-awareness
D) emotional awareness

Question 5

When talking about success, a ______ is an aspiration, a hope, or vision of the future that gives your life meaning.

A) desire
B) purpose
C) value
D) dream

Question 6

The beliefs and principles you choose to live by are called your _________.

A) ethics
B) values
C) goals
D) dreams

Question 7

__________ are the principles you use to define acceptable behavior and decide what is right and wrong.

A) Ethics
B) Values
C) Goals
D) Virtues

Question 8

The values of responsibility, tolerance, and independence are most likely promoted in the culture of which of the following countries?

A) China
B) Saudi Arabia
C) United States
D) New Zealand

Question 9

Cora is trying to find the right career match for her values. She knows that she most strongly values security, integrity, kindness, and social responsibility. Which of the following would be the best fit for Cora?

A) Graphic designer
B) Pilot
C) Social worker
D) Freelance journalist

Question 10

In the field of psychology, we refer to the relatively stable pattern of behavior that distinguishes one person from all others as ___________.

A) personality
B) character
C) disposition
D) temperament

Question 11

People's personalities can be described as collections of ________, which refer to the tendency to behave a certain way regardless of the situation.

A) values
B) traits
C) ethics
D) characteristics

Question 12

Which of the "big five" personality traits relates to trustworthiness and cooperativeness?

A) Extroversion
B) Openness
C) Conscientiousness
D) Agreeableness

Question 13

If someone has high self-discipline and the desire to achieve, which of the "big five" personality traits does she show a high degree of?

A) Openness
B) Emotional stability
C) Conscientiousness
D) Agreeableness

Question 14

Jonathan's friends describe him as very willing to try new things and always willing to listen to his classmates' ideas without criticism or dismissal. They also describe him as being a bit of a wallflower. Jonathan shows a high degree of __________ and a low degree of ___________.

A) agreeableness; extroversion
B) conscientiousness; openness
C) extroversion; conscientiousness
D) openness; extroversion

Question 15

In some of his earlier aptitude tests, Johnson O'Connor found a distinct correlation between career success and ______.

A) numerical reasoning
B) vocabulary
C) observation
D) analytical reasoning

Question 16

What is one way you could expand your interpersonal "intelligence"?

A) Join a local sports league.
B) Create a Zen garden for your home.
C) Start a diary or journal.
D) Begin practicing yoga at home.

Question 17

According to the text, the ability to do something specific as a result of learning and practice is called a(n) __________.

A) talent
B) strategy
C) skill
D) aptitude

Question 18

Skills are the result of ______ combined with experience.

A) dedication
B) knowledge
C) practice
D) natural aptitude

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a transferable skill?

A) Programming a computer
B) Replacing a carburetor
C) Preparing taxes
D) Writing coherently

Question 20

The text defines __________ as personal preferences for specific topics and activities.

A) interests
B) hobbies
C) skills
D) traits

Question 21

What do psychologists call the state of exhilaration and intense productivity that occurs when you are absorbed in an activity that makes full use of your skills?

A) Zen
B) Flow
C) Motivation
D) Drive

Question 22

One of the benefits of work is meaning. Which of the following is associated with meaning derived from work?

A) Learning from other people who share our interests.
B) Earning the respect and appreciation of others.
C) Working toward our life goals.
D) Gaining a sense of satisfaction from a job well-done.

Question 23

Of the six different work personality types, most people tend to be strongest in how many?

A) One to two
B) Two to three
C) Three to four
D) Four to five

Question 24

Which work personality type describes someone who values self-expression and dislikes structure?

A) Realistic
B) Investigative
C) Social
D) Artistic

Question 25

If someone's most dominant work personality type is realistic, which of the following careers would probably suit him best?

A) Elementary school teacher
B) Police officer
C) School counselor
D) Photographer

Question 26

Jackie is trying to match her work personality to a career path. She is very ambitious and persistent, and she has no hesitation to make decisions and take on a leadership role. She is most likely dominant in which one of the following work personality types?

A) Artistic
B) Conventional
C) Enterprising
D) Social

Question 27

Why is self-honesty important in your quest for success?

Question 28

Explain the relationship between values and ethics.

Question 29

Why should we assess our personality traits before trying to find a career we can be successful at? Why can't we just change our personality traits to fit any career?

Question 30

Explain the relationship between skills and interests.

Question 31

Explain how self-awareness and self-knowledge are important in choosing the right career path for you.

Question 32

Self-honesty is the foundation of self-awareness.

Question 33

Being self-aware allows you to be swayed by other people's values and opinions.

Question 34

People with private self-awareness are less likely to suffer from the physical ill effects of stress.

Question 35

It is more difficult to be emotionally aware when things aren't going well for you.

Question 36

Our values are often influenced by our family and friends.

Question 37

Our values can be influenced by our teachers, experiences, and political beliefs.

Question 38

Personality traits exist on a range of degrees, with some being better than others.

Question 39

Studies show that identical twins tend to have similar personality traits whether they are raised together or apart and adopted children tend to share personality traits with their adoptive parents.

Question 40

International studies suggest that every person shows varying degrees of the same five personality traits. Of openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and emotional stability.

Question 41

Most male surgeons encourage their sons to pursue a career in surgery because the aptitude for structural visualization is passed from father to son.

Question 42

Administering aptitude tests to help people make career decisions is best done in middle adulthood, when people's personalities have become more established.

Question 43

Job-specific skills are more important than transferable skills.

Question 44

Today, the average American worker changes jobs six times by the age of thirty.

Question 45

Most people have one career that is right for them.

Question 46

People who have similar personalities are often interested in and good at similar kinds of careers.