Question 1

Key issues someone should know about an occupation include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Extrinsic job satisfaction is not a key issue someone should know about an occupation. However, potential status, future outlook, and ongoing training are important factors to consider when evaluating an occupation.

Question 2

In addition to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, people searching for information on occupations can find it

Accepted Answer

People searching for information on occupations can find it through online searching, profession webpages, and also on The American Psychological Association's website. Therefore, the best answer is D, which includes all of the above options.

Question 3

Which of the following is the best predictor of the likelihood of making a good job choice?

Accepted Answer

Personal compatibility refers to the fit between an individual's personality, values, interests, and skills and the demands and rewards of a particular job or career. Research has consistently shown that individuals who choose careers and jobs that align with their personal characteristics tend to be happier, more satisfied, and more successful in their work. Math aptitude, identity, and level of intelligence are important factors in career choice, but personal compatibility is the strongest predictor of job satisfaction and success.

Question 4

What you can derive from a job in terms of helping people, being creative, or shouldering responsibility is most closely associated with which of the following job characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic job satisfaction refers to the personal fulfillment and enjoyment that individuals derive from their work. Helping people, being creative, and shouldering responsibility are all factors that are closely associated with intrinsic job satisfaction.

Question 5

According to a Gallup poll cited in your text, 73% of Americans consider work either "very important" or "extremely important" to their lives. Therefore, it would be reasonable to expect that

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to a Gallup poll cited in...

Question 6

The Occupational Outlook Handbook includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Outlook Handbook includes job descriptions, salaries, and education requirements, but it does not include employer listings.

Question 7

According to recent research cited in the text, _____    has more influence on careers than_____     .

Accepted Answer

Socioeconomic status has a more significant impact on career opportunities and advancements than ethnicity, according to recent research. This is because socioeconomic status often determines access to resources, education, and networks that can influence career paths.

Question 8

Which of the following is an increasingly important specific aptitude?

Accepted Answer

Social skills are increasingly important in both personal and professional contexts, enabling better communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution.

Question 9

Which of the following is a key predictor of occupational status?

Accepted Answer

Years of education is a key predictor of occupational status as higher levels of education are often required for higher-paying and more prestigious jobs. Parental expectations, high school grades, and occupational interest inventory scores may also play a role, but less significant than education.

Question 10

Psychologists who study human behavior in the workplace are called_____ psychologists.

Accepted Answer

Industrial/organizational psychologists study human behavior in the workplace, including topics such as employee selection, training, and assessment, as well as organizational development, leadership, and workplace culture. While work, developmental, and behavioral psychologists may also study workplace behavior to some extent, industrial/organizational psychology is a specialized field focused specifically on optimizing productivity, performance, and well-being in work settings.

Question 11

Carlito is thinking of changing majors and career choice. He should find out

Accepted Answer

It is important for Carlito to understand the day-to-day duties and responsibilities of a potential career choice before changing majors or careers. This will help him determine if he has a genuine interest and aptitude for the work, and can make an informed decision about his future. The location of a job and the opinions of friends may also be relevant factors, but they are less crucial than understanding the actual work he would be doing.

Question 12

Good sources of information about job characteristics include

Accepted Answer

All three sources - the Occupational Outlook Handbook, literature from professional organizations, and current members of an occupation - can provide valuable information about job characteristics. The Occupational Outlook Handbook provides detailed information about job duties, education requirements, salary ranges, and job outlooks for a wide range of occupations. Professional organizations often produce literature that includes information about job characteristics, career paths, and current trends in a particular industry or field. Talking to current members of an occupation can provide firsthand insight into day-to-day activities, challenges, and rewards of a particular job.

Question 13

Which of the following instruments is designed to predict the career in which you might expect to find the most job satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

The Strong Interest Inventory is specifically designed to help individuals identify their interests and match them to potential career paths that are likely to provide job satisfaction. The other instruments listed focus on different aspects of personality or preferences and are not as directly related to career satisfaction.

Question 14

Jessica recently took an occupational interest inventory. Which of the following was it NOT likely to be?

Accepted Answer

The Minnesota Multiphasic Interest Inventory (MMII) is a psychiatric assessment tool used to diagnose mental illness, not an occupational interest inventory. The other options listed are all commonly used occupational interest inventories.

Question 15

Maurice has an extremely high IQ-over 150. He has complained about never having held down a job that satisfied him. Which of the following possibilities is MOST likely, based on the research findings presented in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

Research has found that highly intelligent individuals may struggle with finding satisfaction in their job due to a lack of challenge or stimulation. This aligns with the possibility that Maurice has never found a job that satisfied him because he may not have been in a position that challenged him. The other options presented are not supported by research findings.

Question 16

After reading this chapter about familial impacts on career aspirations, which of the following statements is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

Children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds often receive messages that emphasize conformity and obedience from their parents, which can influence their career aspirations and attitudes towards education and work. This is in contrast to children from higher socioeconomic backgrounds who are more often encouraged to be curious and independent.

Question 17

Paula's parents taught her the importance of always being to work on time and showing deference to a supervisor's wishes. Most likely, Paula's parents

Accepted Answer

The importance placed on being punctual and respectful to authority figures is often emphasized in lower-status families as a means of demonstrating responsibility and respectability in the workplace. Higher-status families may place more emphasis on networking and social skills. College degrees are not necessarily a determining factor in a family's values and beliefs regarding work ethic.

Question 18

Business environmental psychology is the study of behavior in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

Business environmental psychology, more accurately referred to as environmental psychology, studies the interplay between individuals and their surroundings, including natural environments, social settings, built environments, and learning environments. It is not limited to the workplace.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about investing in a college education is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

While it may be true that it is difficult to statistically and monetarily justify earning a college degree in a liberal arts field compared to a field such as engineering or computer science, this statement is not true of investing in a college education as a whole. Therefore, choice C is the statement that is not true. The other statements are all supported by data and research.

Question 20

Occupational interest inventories helped channel women into gender-typed careers through gender bias.

Accepted Answer

Occupational interest inventories relied on gender stereotypes and biases to determine which careers were suitable for women, often steering them towards traditionally feminine roles such as teaching or nursing. This limited women's career options and reinforced gender discrimination in the workforce.

Quiz 13: Careers and Work