Question 1

Which of the following is/are TRUE regarding a comparison of younger and older workers?

Accepted Answer

Research and workplace studies have shown that older workers tend to have better attendance records, fewer accidents, and higher job satisfaction compared to their younger counterparts. These trends can be attributed to various factors including experience, work ethic, and a different attitude towards work.

Question 2

___________ is one of the best predictors of job performance in older adults.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive ability is a strong predictor of job performance across all age groups, including older adults. It encompasses various mental capabilities, such as memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, which are crucial for most job tasks.

Question 3

The probability of working after age 65 has been found to be positively correlated with several factors. According to your textbook, which of the following is NOT one of these factors?

Accepted Answer

The probability of working after age 65 is not directly correlated with one's salary level. Factors such as a strong psychological commitment to work, being married to a working spouse, and good health are more directly influential in determining the likelihood of working beyond the traditional retirement age. Salary level does not necessarily predict the decision to continue working past 65.

Question 4

Randy is thinking about choosing a career. What would you recommend to him as a first step?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating one's academic and personal skills realistically is crucial as a first step in choosing a career because it helps in identifying strengths and interests, which can guide the selection of a suitable career path.

Question 5

Concerning the U.S. Department of Labor's information about career skills, the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) emphasizes three types of skills:

Accepted Answer

The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) report emphasizes three types of foundational skills necessary for workforce success: basic skills (such as reading, writing, and arithmetic), thinking skills (problem-solving, decision-making, etc.), and personal qualities (working with others, responsibility, etc.). These categories encompass the essential skills needed for effective job performance across various industries.

Question 6

Vocational theorist _________ believes that when individuals find careers that fit their personality, they are more likely to enjoy the work and stay in their jobs than if they work at jobs not suited for their personality.

Accepted Answer

John Holland is known for his theory that people and work environments can be loosely classified into six different groups, and that satisfaction, stability, and career success come from finding a match between one's personality type and one's occupational environment.

Question 7

Which of the following is one of Holland's six career-related personality styles?

Accepted Answer

Holland's six career-related personality styles include Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. "Enterprising" is one of these six styles, focusing on those who are ambitious, assertive, and confident in leading or managing others.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of Holland's six career-related personality styles?

Accepted Answer

Holland's six career-related personality styles include Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. "Conservative" is not one of the six styles, making it the correct answer.

Question 9

According to the personality type theory, those with a realistic type of personality would be BEST suited for:

Accepted Answer

Realistic personality types, according to the Holland Codes or RIASEC model, are practical, physical, hands-on, and tool-oriented. They excel in environments that allow them to work with objects, machines, tools, plants, or animals. Therefore, blue-collar positions, engineering, and piloting are careers that align well with their strengths and preferences.

Question 10

According to the personality type theory, those with a social type of personality would be BEST suited for:

Accepted Answer

Social personality types are best suited for careers that involve significant interpersonal interaction, helping, teaching, or caring for others, making options like teaching, social work, or counseling ideal for them.

Question 11

According to the personality type theory, those with an enterprising type of personality would be BEST suited for:

Accepted Answer

Enterprising personalities are known for their outgoing, persuasive, and ambitious nature, making them well-suited for roles in sales, management, or politics.

Question 12

According to the personality type theory, those with a conventional type of personality would be BEST suited for:

Accepted Answer

Conventional personalities prefer structured tasks and environments, making them well-suited for roles that involve organization, data management, and following established procedures, such as bank tellers or secretaries.

Question 13

Mark is physically robust and enjoys the outdoors and manual labor. He has difficulty in demanding situations and prefers to either work alone or with other like-minded people. According to personality type theory, Mark would most likely fit within which career-related personality style?

Accepted Answer

Mark's preference for outdoor activities, manual labor, and working alone or with like-minded individuals aligns with the characteristics of the "realistic" personality type in career-related personality theory. This type often enjoys physical tasks and prefers practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

Question 14

Grant would be described as very intelligent, and he enjoys working with ideas. However, he is rather indifferent to social relationships and is even troubled by very emotional situation s. According to personality type theory, Grant would most likely fit within which career-related personality style?

Accepted Answer

Grant's preference for working with ideas and his indifference to social relationships suggest a fit with the investigative personality type, which is characterized by a preference for tasks that involve thinking, organizing, and understanding.

Question 15

Helen dislikes conformity, values freedom and ambiguity, and sometimes has difficulty in interpersonal relations. She loves working with ideas and materials and expressing them in new ways. According to personality type theory, Helen would most likely fit within which career-related personality style?

Accepted Answer

Helen's traits align with the artistic personality style, as it emphasizes creativity, nonconformity, and a preference for working with ideas and materials to express oneself in new ways.

Question 16

Marian is a special education teacher, and enjoys assisting people in need. Marian would most likely fit into which of Holland's career-related personality styles?

Accepted Answer

Marian's enjoyment in assisting people in need aligns with Holland's "Social" personality style, which is characterized by a preference for working with others and helping, teaching, or supporting them.

Question 17

Ross is CEO of a major corporation and is very good at coordinating the work of others and at persuading other people to adopt his attitudes and choices. He's thinking about going into politics. According to personality type theory, Ross would most likely fit within which career-related personality style?

Accepted Answer

Ross's skills in coordinating the work of others and persuading people to adopt his attitudes and choices align with the enterprising personality type. This type is characterized by leadership, persuasion, and a preference for roles that involve directing others and taking initiative, which are essential traits for a career in politics.

Question 18

Lavera is excellent at working with numbers and details and prefers working in well-structured job situations, such as her job at the local bank. According to personality type theory, Lavera would most likely fit within which career-related personality style?

Accepted Answer

Lavera's preference for working with numbers and details in structured job situations, like a bank, aligns with the characteristics of the conventional personality type. This type is associated with people who are detail-oriented, organized, and prefer structured environments, often found in clerical, administrative, or financial roles.

Question 19

According to your textbook, the _________ type has the lowest prestige level of the six occupational interest types.

Accepted Answer

The realistic type is often associated with manual or technical work, which traditionally has lower prestige compared to other occupational interest types.

Question 20

According to your textbook, the _________ type has the highest educational level and the highest prestige level of the six occupational interest types.

Accepted Answer

The investigative type is associated with the highest educational level and prestige among the six Holland occupational interest types, as it typically involves careers in science and research which often require advanced degrees and are highly regarded in society.

Quiz 10: Achievement, Careers, and Work