Question 1

Charles has to commute in heavy traffic each work day from his home in Staten Island to Manhattan. This is a(an)

Accepted Answer

Chronic hassle refers to ongoing, repetitive stressors such as daily heavy traffic during a commute. Charles's daily commute in heavy traffic is a repetitive and persistent source of stress, making it a chronic hassle.

Question 2

Myrna is a lawyer who has had to make many changes throughout her 4 years at her law firm. She has had to assist other lawyers with cases, recruit new clients, try cases in court, and research various laws and regulations. She finds these duties require different skills. Her experience can be called an example of a

Accepted Answer

A protean career is characterized by adaptability and self-direction, where the individual takes responsibility for their own career development, often requiring diverse skills and roles, as seen in Myrna's experience.

Question 3

Which of the following terms refers to a smooth movement from one stage to another?

Accepted Answer

Transition refers to the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another, which in this context means moving smoothly from one life stage or career phase to another.

Question 4

When considering retirement, Schlossberg would suggest that, among other things, Mason should consider how to deal with

Accepted Answer

Schlossberg's transition theory emphasizes understanding the situation one is in, including the context and conditions of the transition, such as retirement.

Question 5

In the three months that Amy has been working, she has received no feedback or supervision regarding her work. Now, Amy has just been fired from her job as a custodian. This is a(an)

Accepted Answer

Amy's firing is an unanticipated event because there was no prior feedback or indication that her job performance was unsatisfactory, making the termination unexpected.

Question 6

Outplacement counseling would most likely be done with

Accepted Answer

Outplacement counseling is typically provided to adults who are undergoing job transitions, such as layoffs or career changes, to help them find new employment or career paths.

Question 7

Maria has been waiting for a promotion from senior secretary to office manager. Now she is getting impatient as she has been working for Ace Rental for five years and she has not been promoted. This is a(an)

Accepted Answer

A nonevent refers to something that was expected or hoped for but did not happen. Maria's expectation of a promotion that has not occurred fits this description.

Question 8

Which of the following terms refers to a sudden disruption in a situation that requires that a person develop new methods to deal with it?

Accepted Answer

A crisis refers to a sudden disruption that necessitates new coping mechanisms, distinguishing it from the other options which relate to development, stages, or changes not necessarily characterized by sudden disruption.

Question 9

Making many decisions on a daily basis that impact other decisions would fit with the concept of

Accepted Answer

Kaleidoscope careers are characterized by changes and shifts in one's work-life balance, priorities, and career direction over time, much like the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope. This concept involves making numerous decisions that affect other areas of one's life and career, reflecting the idea of adjusting and re-evaluating career paths based on changing personal and professional circumstances.

Question 10

Josh has had many transfers and new assignments in his work for the Acme Bolts Company. In the last two years, he has had six different changes in assignments including one which includes moving to another part of the U. S. This experience can be called a

Accepted Answer

Boundaryless careers refer to career paths that are not limited to a single organization or a linear progression, often involving frequent changes and mobility, as seen in Josh's experience.

Question 11

Counselors who specialize in helping workers who have been laid off are called

Accepted Answer

Outplacement counselors specialize in assisting workers who have been laid off, helping them transition to new jobs or careers.

Question 12

Jeff has known for some time that the health clinic that he works at is planning to close permanently. However, he chooses to ignore this information and hopes that his employment will continue. According to Hopson and Adams, he is likely to be in this transition stage.

Accepted Answer

Minimization is the stage where individuals downplay or ignore the reality of a situation, hoping it will not affect them, which aligns with Jeff's behavior of ignoring the clinic's closure.

Question 13

Brandon is an advertising manager. Every hour of his working day he makes decisions that affect other decisions and various products. Which phrase best describes this type of career.

Accepted Answer

Kaleidoscope careers are characterized by changes and shifts in one's work-life balance, priorities, and roles, reflecting the dynamic nature of Brandon's job where decisions constantly affect other areas and products.

Question 14

Jim has been told that his job as an electrical engineer has been terminated immediately and that he has one hour to clean out his desk. According to Hopson and Adams, he is likely to be in this transition stage.

Accepted Answer

Immobilization is the initial shock or disbelief stage in response to sudden, unexpected change, such as job loss, which aligns with Jim's situation.

Question 15

Which of the following is associated with the concept of Aprotean careers?

Accepted Answer

A protean career is characterized by self-direction with the goal of psychological success in one's work life, emphasizing flexibility and adaptability in career management.

Question 16

After three weeks of not working, Anne is questioning whether or not any employer will be interested in her skills as an electronic technician. According to Hopson and Adams, she is likely to be in this transition stage.

Accepted Answer

According to Hopson and Adams' model of transitions, the stage of self-doubt typically follows an initial shock or immobilization phase, where individuals begin to doubt their abilities and worth, much like Anne is experiencing after not working for three weeks.

Question 17

Shana has just learned that she has been fired from her job as a sales clerk in a department store. According to Hopson and Adams, she is likely to be in this transition stage.

Accepted Answer

Immobilization is the initial stage of reaction to a significant life change or shock, such as losing a job, where the individual may feel stunned or numb.

Question 18

After four weeks of not working, Joel is questioning whether or not any employer will be interested in his skills as a bus driver. According to Hopson and Adams, he is likely to be in this transition stage.

Accepted Answer

According to Hopson and Adams' model of transitions, the stage of self-doubt typically follows an initial shock or immobilization phase. In this stage, individuals may question their self-worth and abilities, which aligns with Joel's concerns about his employability as a bus driver.

Question 19

Zelda has been laid off from the company where she works as a civil engineer. Her placement counselor believes she will be most effective in searching for a new job if she is in this stage of Hopson and Adams model of transitions.

Accepted Answer

In Hopson and Adams' model of transitions, the "testing out" stage is when individuals start to try out new roles and explore different opportunities, making it an effective stage for job searching.

Question 20

Which of the following is not associated with Mirvis and Hall's (1994) concept of "boundaryless" careers?

Accepted Answer

Mirvis and Hall's concept of "boundaryless" careers emphasizes flexibility, mobility, and adaptability in one's career path, including frequent job rotations, temporary assignments, and transfers within the company. It does not promise or imply "unlimited security," as the nature of boundaryless careers involves navigating through uncertain and changing employment landscapes.

Quiz 10: Adult Career Crises and Transitions