Deck 7: Professional Development and Ethics

Question 1

Professional ______________________ can be described as how we define ourselves in a professional role.

A) disposition
B) identity
C) title
D) designation

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Professional dispositions are shared attitudes, values, beliefs, and behaviors in any given profession.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

One of the earliest steps in forming a professional identity in HDFS is to explore and identify foundational areas of interest.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

HDFS coursework is always the best way of acquiring knowledge and building expertise about human development and families.

Question 5

Besides coursework, another method of acquiring knowledge and expertise in the field of HDFS includes:

A) professional experiences
B) reading
C) webinars
D) all of the above

Question 6

Reports published by reputable non-governmental organizations may be considered a scholarly source.

Question 7

__________________ discipline means much of what is studied relates to actual real-world practice.

A) Broad
B) Focused
C) Applied
D) Active

Question 8

Evaluating sources is not critical if the information was found in a press release.

Question 9

The term presentation, or ________________, is often used in academic settings where there is a focus on research or theory.

A) speech
B) talk
C) dialogue
D) training

Question 10

Trainings and workshops are often less interactive than presentations.

Question 11

___________________ focus on research, theory, and/or application, and they are conducted online.

A) Traditional presentations
B) Workshops
C) Trainings
D) Webinars

Question 12

Which is not a typical characteristic of a webinar?

A) Participants are able to ask questions
B) Participants are given a link to join at a specified date and time
C) Participants are required to pay a fee to participate
D) Participants are able to engage in discussions

Question 13

Practica and internships are not likely to be a part of an HDFS undergraduate program.

Question 14

Which is not a characteristic of volunteer work?

A) There is relative flexibility in level of commitment.
B) The structure of volunteer opportunities can vary from long term to short term.
C) They are paid positions.
D) They are a professional experience.

Question 15

Research has shown that participation in service learning is associated with student gains in:

A) critical thinking
B) communication skills
C) academic achievement
D) all of the above

Question 16

Service learning is also referred to as community engagement.

Question 17

What percentage of college students work?

A) 40-50%
B) 50-60%
C) 60-70%
D) 70-80%

Question 18

According to Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce, what is not a primary reason college students seek paid employment while in school?

A) need financial support
B) gain useful skills and experiences
C) build a social network
D) complement what is being learned in school

Question 19

Susan has been offered an opportunity to work at an event for two days with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) where she will be managing a booth that delivers informational material. She will not be receiving compensation for her work. What kind of professional experience is this considered?

A) Internship
B) Practicum
C) Volunteer Work
D) Service Learning

Question 20

A meta-analysis conducted by Credé, Roch, and Kieszczynka in 2010 found that _______________________ is one of the strongest predictors of individual course grades and overall college GPA.

A) class participation
B) critical thought
C) professional communication
D) class attendance

Question 21

As long as Karen shows up for class, then she is considered to be fully participating.

Question 22

A ___________________ classroom climate is one that facilitates honest discussion and sharing of ideas and experiences.

A) safe
B) secure
C) sound
D) strong

Question 23

Engaging in healthy dialogue in the classroom does not include:

A) challenging ideas
B) criticizing theory
C) personal attacks
D) counterarguments

Question 24

______________________ communication involves the ability to use language, either oral or written, such that you are understood as intended.

A) Expressive
B) Receptive
C) Reflective
D) Interpersonal

Question 25

A digital identity is also sometimes called a digital ___________________.

A) mark
B) memory
C) footprint
D) fingerprint

Question 26

According to a recent survey conducted by Career Builder, what percentage of employers now conduct internet searches on prospective hires?

A) 25%
B) 45%
C) 65%
D) 75%

Question 27

Ethics are moral principles or ____________________ used to guide professional behavior.

A) rules
B) regulations
C) standards
D) beliefs

Question 28

What occurs when a decision has to be made on how to weigh competing morals?

A) ethical confusion
B) ethical dilemma
C) ethical quandary
D) ethical predicament

Question 29

Plagiarism involves mispresenting someone else's intellectual property as your own. Intellectual property includes:

A) words
B) words and ideas
C) words, knowledge, and ideas
D) words, knowledge, thoughts, and ideas

Question 30

Which guidelines are used in HDFS for how to credit sources in our written work?

A) American Psychological Association guidelines
B) Modern Language Association guidelines
C) Harvard Referencing System
D) The Chicago Manual of Style