Deck 15: Job Exploration and Success: Definitions, Factors, and Goals

Question 1

Goals should be as general as possible.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Although there are several ways to deal with stress, it is usually most effective to choose one approach for managing stress and stick to that.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

In the two-column note-taking format, the narrow column is filled in when you review your notes, not as you take them.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Logical-mathematical intelligence refers to the ability to form and use a mental model of a three-dimensional world.

Question 5

Taking notes during class makes it more difficult to listen actively.

Question 6

In a conversation, whenever you're not speaking you should be thinking about how you will respond once the current speaker finishes.

Question 7

Sometimes conformity in a group is a good thing.

Question 8

People who value trust, respect, and empathy avoid making SAD comments.

Question 9

A reactive approach to problem solving is essentially negative.

Question 10

The financial pyramid model is equally applicable to everyone.

Question 11

Self-belief is a byproduct of success.

Question 12

The sizes of the four sections of the Johari window may change as a relationship develops.

Question 13

Unpredictable events are more stressful than predictable events.

Question 14

A speaker's words have far greater impact on an audience than his or her appearance does.

Question 15

Having an alcoholic beverage before bed will help you stay asleep.

Question 16

Groupthink contributes to effective decision making.

Question 17

Enunciation refers to the clarity with which you speak.

Question 18

Memories from childhood are stored in sensory memory.

Question 19

One-way communication is less effective than two-way communication.

Question 20

To lose weight, you should eat from only one or two food groups each day.

Question 21

Distinguishing between fact and ____________________ is important for effective listening.

Question 22

____________________ fats are a type of saturated fat found in certain processed foods such as baked goods, chips, margarine, and some fried foods.

Question 23

The five steps of the PrOACT approach to problem solving are Problem, Objectives, ____________________, Consequences, and Trade-offs.

Question 24

____________________ communication includes body language, facial expressions, eye contact, and voice qualities.

Question 25

A(n) ____________________ learner is most comfortable gaining information from print or images.

Question 26

Confidence in and respect for your own abilities is called ____________________.

Question 27

Workers in every job must deal with all five categories of workplace skills to some degree.

Question 28

Once you have drafted a monthly budget, you should avoid changing it.

Question 29

To begin budgeting, you should track your income and expenses for a couple of months.

Question 30

Foundation skills are necessary for any type of employment.

Question 31

The ____________________ is the section of the Johari window that represents everything you know in a relationship but the other person doesn't know.

Question 32

____________________ motivation comes from within.

Question 33

It's best to avoid mentioning a specific salary during a job interview.

Question 34

When you ask a question in standard English, the ____________________ of your voice rises toward the end of the sentence.

Question 35

____________________ intelligence is the ability to understand yourself and use that knowledge to live an effective life.

Question 36

In ____________________ reasoning, the conclusion is always true if the premises are true.

Question 37

When you practice ____________________ listening, your mind is engaged with the message and the speaker.

Question 38

Body ____________________ refers to the proportion of muscle compared with fat.

Question 39

Swimming is a type of ____________________ exercise.

Question 40

The Food Guide ____________________ is a graphic guide to healthy eating habits developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Question 41

____________________ is the ability to respond to stress with a positive attitude.

Question 42

Rent, mortgage payments, car payments, and insurance payments are examples of ____________________ expenses.

Question 43

Mnemonics can be used to improve:

A) sensory memory
B) short-term memory
C) long-term memory
D) neurotransmitters

Question 44

A(n) ____________________ resume lists experience in reverse time order, with the most recent jobs first.

Question 45

____________________ is a defense mechanism in which you attribute your own unacceptable behaviors and feelings to another person.

Question 46

A(n) ____________________ is a short-term position designed to acquaint a student with a particular job or career.

Question 47

Stress has both psychological and ____________________ effects.

Question 48

Which creative thinking technique is used in a group?

A) mindstorming
B) back-burner thinking
C) associative thinking
D) brainstorming

Question 49

____________________ are the rules by which people in particular roles are expected to behave.

Question 50

Group ____________________ is the study of how people interact in groups.

Question 51

What kind of goal takes between one and five years to achieve?

A) short-term
B) intermediate-term
C) long-term
D) perpetual

Question 52

When you use a(n) ____________________ card, the money is automatically subtracted from your checking or savings account.

Question 53

A University of Chicago study found that the most important factor in success is:

A) talent
B) status
C) commitment
D) obedience

Question 54

Positive psychology focuses on:

A) mental illness
B) personal weaknesses
C) treatment
D) prevention

Question 55

Which of the following is the best definition of success?

A) achieving one very important goal
B) making lots of money
C) engaging in an ongoing process to achieve your potential
D) becoming famous

Question 56

In which type of reasoning is the conclusion probably true?

A) deductive
B) inductive
C) conductive
D) reductive

Question 57

A(n) ____________________ communication strikes the right balance between passivity and aggression.

Question 58

The premises and conclusions of sound deductive reasoning are generally:

A) facts
B) opinions
C) theories
D) orders

Question 59

What should you think of first when preparing an action plan?

A) your short-term goals
B) your long-term goals
C) your intrinsic motivators
D) your extrinsic motivators

Question 60

A person who volunteers time at a soup kitchen is pursuing what type of goal?

A) personal
B) professional
C) educational
D) community service

Question 61

Seeing, saying, and writing are part of which step of the PQR reading system?

A) previewing
B) questioning
C) reading
D) reviewing

Question 62

The most common STD is:

A) genital herpes
B) gonorrhea
C) syphilis
D) Chlamydia

Question 63

Fats should make up what percentage of your daily calories?

A) 5 percent or less
B) 5 to 10 percent
C) 10 to 20 percent
D) 20 to 35 percent

Question 64

Emphasizing the wrong syllable in a word is an error in:

A) enunciation
B) pronunciation
C) tone
D) rate

Question 65

Which of the following does not promote effective communication in a conversation?

A) knowing what you want to say
B) knowing what you don't want to say
C) establishing a positive atmosphere
D) ignoring feedback

Question 66

Selective attention is:

A) a physical barrier to communication
B) a mental barrier to communication
C) an emotional barrier to communication
D) none of these choices

Question 67

Why is it easy to fall into the trap of daydreaming while listening?

A) daydreams are usually more interesting than what a speaker has to say
B) people are naturally self-absorbed
C) people have preconceptions about speakers
D) your brain can process words much faster than a speaker can say them

Question 68

A healthy BMI is:

A) 15 to 18.5
B) 18.5 to 25
C) 25 to 30
D) 30 to 35

Question 69

What is a good way to emphasize an important point when speaking?

A) speak faster
B) speak slower
C) change pitch
D) pause

Question 70

When taking a test, you should:

A) start answering questions right away
B) answer the hard questions first
C) keep in mind how much each question is worth
D) take frequent breaks

Question 71

What percentage of college students have engaged in binge drinking?

A) 10 percent
B) 20 percent
C) 30 percent
D) over 40 percent

Question 72

A good vocabulary allows you to present your ideas with:

A) precision
B) assertiveness
C) preparation
D) enunciation

Question 73

Two-way communication requires:

A) a sender
B) a receiver
C) feedback
D) all of these choices

Question 74

Effective listeners use critical thinking skills to:

A) judge the speaker
B) identify facts and ideas and the relationships between them
C) be physically prepared
D) all of these choices

Question 75

A good technique for active listening is to:

A) let your mind wander freely
B) sit where you cannot see the speaker
C) decide beforehand what the speaker is going to say
D) take notes

Question 76

An auditory learner prefers:

A) looking at diagrams and pictures
B) listening to information
C) sketching and diagramming
D) designing and building things

Question 77

Which of these fats is healthiest?

A) trans fats
B) monounsaturated fats
C) saturated fats
D) cholesterol

Question 78

A self-absorbed listener:

A) focuses on the speaker's message
B) focuses on his or her own planned responses
C) has preconceptions about the speaker
D) daydreams

Question 79

Which of the following is a barrier to effective communication?

A) noise
B) rapport
C) mirroring
D) all of these choices

Question 80

What is the most widely used illegal drug?

A) marijuana
B) cocaine
C) methamphetamine
D) club drugs