Question 1

A common example of __________ is the woman who decides to return to college or the job market after her children reach high school age.

Accepted Answer

The term "midlife change" refers to a significant change or transition that an individual undergoes in their career or personal life typically during middle age. The example given in the question fits this description, as the woman is making a significant decision to return to education or work after a prolonged absence from the workforce. The other options (occupation, career, and job) are too broad or too narrow to be the best choice for this example.

Question 2

Social personality types possible occupations include:​

Accepted Answer

Social personality types are typically drawn to occupations that involve helping, teaching, or providing care to others, which aligns with the roles listed in option D.

Question 3

Investigative personality types possible occupations include:​

Accepted Answer

Investigative personality types are often drawn to occupations that involve research, analysis, and problem-solving, such as biologist, veterinarian, surgeon, pharmacist, and actuary.

Question 4

Enterprising personality types possible occupations include:​

Accepted Answer

The occupations listed in option A require skills such as creativity, risk-taking, and business acumen, which are characteristics of an enterprising personality type. These occupations involve tasks such as starting a new venture, persuading others, and negotiating deals.

Question 5

Conventional personality types possible occupations include:​

Accepted Answer

Conventional personality types are typically suited for roles that involve organization, data management, and attention to detail, such as cashier, fire inspector, data manager, accountant, and proofreader.

Question 6

Each of Holland's personality types can best be understood through the following diagram:​

Accepted Answer

Holland's personality types are often represented by a hexagon diagram, with each point of the hexagon representing one of the six types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. This diagram helps to visualize the relationships between the types and how they relate to each other.

Question 7

It is important to remember that career decision:​

Accepted Answer

Career decision-making is not a one-time task, but rather a process that involves ongoing self-reflection, exploration, and goal-setting. It is important to continuously assess and adjust career goals throughout one's professional journey.

Answer: C
 While implementing one's career decision is important, doing so without any fear is not a realistic expectation. It is natural to experience some level of uncertainty or anxiety when making a career choice or navigating a new job or industry.

Answer: None of the choices
 Option D is not an accurate representation of the career decision-making process. It involves a myriad of factors, including interests, values, skills, experiences, and opportunities within the job market, and cannot be reduced to a simple matching exercise. Option B is also incorrect since many people switch careers multiple times throughout their working lives.

Question 8

Which personality type tends to be creative, expressive, original, intuitive, individualistic, and strives to stand out from the crowd?​

Accepted Answer

The characteristics described in the question are often associated with the artistic personality type. This type typically has a strong desire for self-expression and creativity, and may be less concerned with fitting in or conforming to societal expectations.

Question 9

Which personality type is well-organized, persistent, and practical; enjoys clerical and computational activities that follow set procedures; enjoys the security of belonging to groups and organizations; and makes a good team member although does not usually aspire to high positions of leadership?​

Accepted Answer

The description matches the traits of a conventional type, who are detail-oriented, organized, and prefer structured environments. They are content with working in hierarchies and following established procedures rather than being in leadership positions.

Question 10

Which personality type tends to be the most understanding and insightful concerning the feelings and problems of others and likes to be helpful by serving in facilitative roles?​

Accepted Answer

The social type is known for being understanding, insightful, and helpful, often serving in roles that facilitate and support others.

Question 11

Roger is a friendly, enthusiastic, outgoing individual. People seek him out with their problems because they perceive Roger to be understanding, supportive and caring. In fact, he often takes on the role of counselor when dealing with others. According to Holland, Roger has the following type of personality:​

Accepted Answer

According to Holland's personality types, the social personality type is outgoing, friendly, and enjoys helping others. This description matches Roger's personality. Therefore, Roger has a social type personality.

Question 12

According to Holland, social types of personality dislike​

Accepted Answer

According to Holland's theory of vocational choice, social personality types are outgoing people who enjoy working with others, particularly in jobs that involve helping, nurturing, or developing others. They are skilled in communication, empathy, and understanding others' needs. Therefore, they are unlikely to dislike being in the company of other people when they have problems or expressing their emotions. They may not prefer being the center of attention but they can handle it well if needed. However, they are likely to dislike working with machines, data, and at highly organized, routine, and repetitive tasks as these activities do not allow them to use their social skills and creativity.

Question 13

Shannon enjoys working in clerical and computational activities. She works as an administrative assistant and is appreciated by her supervisor for being dependable, efficient, and conscientious. According to Holland, Shannon has the following type of personality:​

Accepted Answer

Shannon's enjoyment of clerical and computational tasks suggests a preference for tasks that are routine and require attention to detail, which are characteristics of the conventional personality type described in Holland's theory. Her supervisor's appreciation of her as dependable, efficient, and conscientious further supports this assessment.

Question 14

An increasing number of people are now able to work from:

Accepted Answer

The question states that an increasing number of people are able to work from different locations, and specifically mentions working from home and telecommuting. Therefore, option D - home and telecommute - is the best choice.

Question 15

Theresa is getting a degree in fine arts. She is a non-conformist, dressing to suit her personality, and expresses her personality by writing poetry and taking drama classes at the local community theater. According to Holland, Theresa has the following type of personality:​

Accepted Answer

Holland's theory of vocational personalities states that people with an artistic personality are creative, imaginative and original. Theresa's pursuit of a degree in fine arts, her poetry writing and her interest in drama classes are all indicative of an artistic personality.

Question 16

Research on personality and situational variables that contribute to coworker abuse showed that​

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that employees who have negative personality traits, such as being neurotic or having low agreeableness, are more likely to engage in coworker abuse. Situational variables, such as job stress and lack of social support, can also contribute to coworker abuse. There is no evidence to suggest that a mental illness diagnosis is a common factor among employees who abuse their coworkers or that small companies are more prone to coworker abuse. Additionally, accusations of coworker abuse should be taken seriously and investigated rather than dismissed as overreactions.

Question 17

Bob made a decision that he must remain in a job that allows little scope for personal effort and satisfaction. It would be best if he​

Accepted Answer

While it is important to acknowledge and address feelings of dissatisfaction in one's job, it may not always be possible to change the current situation. Instead, finding fulfillment in other areas of life such as hobbies or volunteering can provide a sense of purpose and satisfaction. It is also important to recognize that job dissatisfaction does not always lead to illness, but it can negatively impact overall well-being if not managed properly.

Question 18

Which personality type likes to organize, direct, and control the activities of groups, places a high value on status, power, money, and material possessions, and also sees itself as popular and having leadership abilities?​

Accepted Answer

The enterprising type is characterized by a desire to organize, direct, and control the activities of groups. They place a high value on status, power, money, and material possessions, and they see themselves as popular and having leadership abilities.

Question 19

Realistic personality types possible occupations include:​

Accepted Answer

Realistic personality types are often suited for hands-on, practical jobs that involve working with tools, machinery, or physical tasks, which aligns with the occupations listed in option B.

Question 20

Self-esteem can be eroded when a person experiences all of the following EXCEPT:​

Accepted Answer

Receiving a promotion is likely to increase a person's self-esteem, as it is a recognition of their abilities and potential. The other options involve negative experiences that can decrease self-esteem.

Quiz 10: Work and Recreation

A common example of __________ is the woman who decides to return to college or the job market after her children reach high school age.

Social personality types possible occupations include:​

Investigative personality types possible occupations include:​

Enterprising personality types possible occupations include:​

Conventional personality types possible occupations include:​

Each of Holland's personality types can best be understood through the following diagram:​

It is important to remember that career decision:​

Which personality type tends to be creative, expressive, original, intuitive, individualistic, and strives to stand out from the crowd?​

Which personality type tends to be the most understanding and insightful concerning the feelings and problems of others and likes to be helpful by serving in facilitative roles?​

According to Holland, social types of personality dislike​

Shannon enjoys working in clerical and computational activities. She works as an administrative assistant and is appreciated by her supervisor for being dependable, efficient, and conscientious. According to Holland, Shannon has the following type of personality:​

An increasing number of people are now able to work from:

Theresa is getting a degree in fine arts. She is a non-conformist, dressing to suit her personality, and expresses her personality by writing poetry and taking drama classes at the local community theater. According to Holland, Theresa has the following type of personality:​

Research on personality and situational variables that contribute to coworker abuse showed that​

Bob made a decision that he must remain in a job that allows little scope for personal effort and satisfaction. It would be best if he​

Which personality type likes to organize, direct, and control the activities of groups, places a high value on status, power, money, and material possessions, and also sees itself as popular and having leadership abilities?​

Realistic personality types possible occupations include:​

Self-esteem can be eroded when a person experiences all of the following EXCEPT:​

Social personality types possible occupations include:

Investigative personality types possible occupations include:

Enterprising personality types possible occupations include:

Conventional personality types possible occupations include:

Each of Holland's personality types can best be understood through the following diagram:

It is important to remember that career decision:

Which personality type tends to be creative, expressive, original, intuitive, individualistic, and strives to stand out from the crowd?

Which personality type tends to be the most understanding and insightful concerning the feelings and problems of others and likes to be helpful by serving in facilitative roles?

According to Holland, social types of personality dislike

Shannon enjoys working in clerical and computational activities. She works as an administrative assistant and is appreciated by her supervisor for being dependable, efficient, and conscientious. According to Holland, Shannon has the following type of personality:

Theresa is getting a degree in fine arts. She is a non-conformist, dressing to suit her personality, and expresses her personality by writing poetry and taking drama classes at the local community theater. According to Holland, Theresa has the following type of personality:

Research on personality and situational variables that contribute to coworker abuse showed that

Bob made a decision that he must remain in a job that allows little scope for personal effort and satisfaction. It would be best if he

Which personality type likes to organize, direct, and control the activities of groups, places a high value on status, power, money, and material possessions, and also sees itself as popular and having leadership abilities?

Realistic personality types possible occupations include:

Self-esteem can be eroded when a person experiences all of the following EXCEPT: