Question 1

Mini wants to know what activities would be most conducive to creative thinking. Based on what people reported in Csikszentmihalyi's research, you would suggest that Mini would be at her creative best during activities that:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mini wants to know what activities would...

Question 2

In interviews with 12- to 22-year-olds about finding their purpose in life, William Damon found that:

Accepted Answer

William Damon's interviews with 12- to 22-year-olds about finding their purpose in life revealed that the largest percentage had engaged in some potentially purposeful activities but still did not have a real commitment or any reasonable plans for reaching their goals. This suggests that while many young people may have some direction or interest, they are still exploring and developing their sense of purpose.

Question 3

The _____ has increasingly become a myth for many individuals in middle-income occupations as global outsourcing of jobs and the 2007-2009 recession have meant reduced job security for millions of Americans.

Accepted Answer

The "career mystique" refers to the traditional belief that hard work and dedication to a single employer will lead to job security and upward mobility, which has become less attainable due to factors like outsourcing and economic recessions.

Question 4

A recent national survey of U.S. adults identified the leading source of stress at the workplace as:

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Question 5

_____, recently described by Phyllis Moen, reflects ingrained cultural beliefs that engaging in hard work for long hours through adulthood will produce a path to status, security, and happiness.

Accepted Answer

The career mystique, as described by Phyllis Moen, refers to the cultural belief that long hours of hard work throughout adulthood will lead to status, security, and happiness.

Question 6

Which of the following was NOT listed as a source of stress at work?

Accepted Answer

"Not enough hours to get a reasonable paycheck" is not typically listed as a source of stress at work, whereas low salary, lack of advancement opportunities, and uncertain job expectations are common stressors.

Question 7

Which of the following is a trend in the U.S. workforce?

Accepted Answer

The trend in the U.S. workforce is the disappearance of long-term careers for an increasing number of adults, as more people engage in gig work, freelancing, and frequently changing jobs.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about working while in college is TRUE?

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Question 9

Ever since she graduated from college, Jane has been working long hours at her job as an accountant with a small company in the hope that her hard work will pay off and that she will achieve good career growth and economic stability. Jane obviously believes in what Phyllis Moen describes as the:

Accepted Answer

The "career mystique" refers to the belief that hard work and dedication will lead to career success and economic stability, which aligns with Jane's expectations.

Question 10

Alice loves to work in her garden. Often she goes out in the morning, planning to do a small task, and it is the middle of the afternoon before she thinks about other things she needs to do. Mihaly Csikszentmihaly would say she is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Alice is experiencing "flow," a state of complete immersion and focus in an activity, often leading to losing track of time, as described by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.

Question 11

Which of the following is TRUE of work patterns in the United States?

Accepted Answer

More than a third of Americans work 40 hours a week, which is considered full-time employment. This is a common work pattern in the United States.

Question 12

According to the 2016-2017 Occupational Outlook Handbook, all of the following are projected to be the fastest growing job categories EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Lawyers are not projected to be among the fastest growing job categories according to the 2016-2017 Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Question 13

According to trends in the data, the percentages of current full-time and part-time college students who are also employed is _____.

Accepted Answer

The percentage of current full-time and part-time college students who are also employed is decreasing.

Question 14

Ishmael is experiencing a lot of stress at the workplace. The increased use of robots and computerized machines has caused several of his coworkers to lose their jobs. Trends indicated in a recent national survey of U.S. adults suggest that Ishmael:

Accepted Answer

Stress often negatively impacts productivity, and Ishmael is likely to be less productive due to the stress caused by job insecurity from automation.

Question 15

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, _____ of part-time U.S. college students were employed in 2013.

Accepted Answer

In 2013, the National Center for Education Statistics reported that a majority of part-time U.S. college students were employed.

Question 16

Candice has worked for a large company for 12 years. Her current position is so stressful that she took a pay cut to take a less prestigious position, but one that had less stress. Research would indicate her experience is typical of trends found in a recent national survey of U.S. adults, showing _____ of the participants would do the same thing.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that 52% of U.S. adults would take a pay cut for a less stressful job, reflecting Candice's decision.

Question 17

A recent national survey of U.S. adults revealed that 52% reported that they considered or made a career decision, such as looking for a new job, declining a promotion, or quitting a job, because of:

Accepted Answer

The survey indicated that stress in the workplace was a significant factor influencing career decisions for 52% of U.S. adults.

Question 18

Csikszentmihalyi points out that _____ capable of achieving flow.

Accepted Answer

Csikszentmihalyi's concept of flow suggests that everyone has the potential to achieve flow, regardless of their cognitive abilities or educational background.

Question 19

Which of the following is a reason for the disappearance of many long-term jobs?

Accepted Answer

Cheaper labor in other countries has led companies to outsource jobs, reducing the number of long-term positions available domestically.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps toward a more creative life as identified by Csikszentmihalyi?

Accepted Answer

Csikszentmihalyi emphasizes having goals and being open to possibilities, but not specifically waking up without a goal.

Quiz 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood