Question 1

Satisfaction is ______ important when compared to satisfactoriness in predicting work adjustment.
A)more
B)less
C)equally as
D)statistically more

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

Bob is a 35-year-old male who greatly values independence and autonomy in the workplace.His new supervisor has a hands-on approach and has increased supervision of Bob's work nearly 25%.If Bob continues to engage in his job and tolerate the new level of supervision, what element of TWA is he using?
A)adjustment
B)perseverance
C)empowerment
D)denial

Accepted Answer

Perseverance in the Theory of Work Adjustment (TWA) refers to an individual's ability to continue working under less-than-ideal conditions, such as increased supervision, while maintaining job engagement.

Question 3

The ability to tolerate a mismatch between worker needs and rewards offered by the workplace is known as ______.
A)tolerance
B)flexibility
C)oppression
D)depression

Accepted Answer

The ability to tolerate a mismatch between worker needs and rewards offered by the workplace is known as flexibility. It refers to an individual's ability to adjust to changing circumstances and to adapt to new situations. This ability is crucial in today's rapidly changing work environment, where workers must frequently switch roles and responsibilities, learn new skills, and cope with unpredictable challenges.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the six crucial values in the Theory of Work Adjustment?
A)achievement
B)comfort
C)money
D)status

Accepted Answer

Money is not one of the six crucial values in the Theory of Work Adjustment. The six values are achievement, comfort, status, autonomy, safety, and social relationships.

Question 5

Which of the following concepts would predict job tenure?
A)satisfaction
B)pay
C)disequilibrium
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Satisfaction has been found to be a strong predictor of job tenure, with employees who are more satisfied with their jobs tending to stay with the company for longer periods of time. Pay and disequilibrium may also impact job tenure to some extent, but satisfaction is a more reliable predictor.

Question 6

The speed with which one initiates interaction with the environment is known as ______.
A)celerity
B)pace
C)rhythm
D)endurance

Accepted Answer

Celerity refers to the swiftness or speed with which an action is performed, including the initiation of interaction with the environment.

Question 7

As a theory, TWA is particularly well suited to help people with ______.
A)learning about the world of work
B)learning about one's interests
C)job adjustment
D)preparing for retirement

Accepted Answer

TWA (Transition-to-Work Adjustment) theory focuses on the process of adapting to new work or job conditions. Therefore, it is particularly well suited to help people with job adjustment.

Question 8

In TWA, ______ is changing the environment; ______ is changing the self.
A)flexibility; activeness
B)discrimination; flexibility
C)activeness; reactiveness
D)flexibility; inflexibility

Accepted Answer

In the Theory of Work Adjustment (TWA), "activeness" refers to changing the environment to better fit one's needs, while "reactiveness" refers to changing oneself to better fit the environment.

Question 9

The concepts of celerity, rhythm, pace, and endurance are central to which theory?
A)Super's Developmental
B)Theory of Work Adjustment
C)Social Cognitive Career Theory
D)Gottfredson's

Accepted Answer

These concepts of celerity (speed), rhythm (pattern), pace (tempo), and endurance (stamina) are central to the Theory of Work Adjustment, which emphasizes the fit between a person's skills and the demands of their job.

Question 10

Which assessment instrument would a counselor working from the Theory of Work Adjustment most likely use?
A)the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
B)the MMPI-2
C)the Minnesota Importance Questionnaire
D)the Strong Interest Inventory

Accepted Answer

The Minnesota Importance Questionnaire is a well-known assessment tool used by counselors working from the Theory of Work Adjustment. This theory emphasizes the importance of assessing a client's needs, values, and abilities in relation to their desired career path. The Minnesota Importance Questionnaire helps to identify these factors by measuring a client's perceived importance of various work-related tasks and skills. The other options (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, MMPI-2, and Strong Interest Inventory) are not specifically designed for use with the Theory of Work Adjustment.

Question 11

Which theory emphasizes that the individual has requirements of the workplace, and that the workplace has requirements of the individual?
A)Holland
B)TWA
C)Super's Developmental
D)Gottfredson's

Accepted Answer

The TWA (Theory of Work Adjustment) emphasizes that there is a fit between the individual and the work environment, and that both the individual and the workplace have requirements that must be met in order for there to be successful job performance and job satisfaction. Holland's theory emphasizes that people are attracted to work environments that match their personality, Super's Developmental theory emphasizes the stages of career development, and Gottfredson's theory emphasizes the influence of intelligence and gender on career choice.

Question 12

A teacher completes her first year as a kindergarten teacher, only to feel frustrated by the inappropriate curriculum demands placed on her students.She must decide if she will stay in her position or choose to leave.Briefly define the concepts of flexibility, activeness, reactiveness, and perseverance and give a concrete example of each for the above scenario.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A teacher completes her first year as...

Question 13

The degree to which an employee meets the needs of the organization is known as ______.
A)satisfaction
B)satisfactoriness
C)correspondence
D)reinforcement

Accepted Answer

"Satisfactoriness" refers to how well the employee's performance meets the needs and expectations of the organization. Satisfaction (A) refers to the employee's own feelings about their job, while correspondence (C) and reinforcement (D) are not directly related to employee performance.

Question 14

When a counselor works from the perspective of TWA, what line of questioning will that counselor most likely use?
A)In what jobs has the client been happiest?
B)What career path did the client envision when the client was young?
C)In what environments has the client experienced the most problems?
D)If the client could win the lottery and not have to work, what would the client do with their time?

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a counselor works from the perspective...

Quiz 8: The Theory of Work Adjustment

Satisfaction is ______ important when compared to satisfactoriness in predicting work adjustment.

Bob is a 35-year-old male who greatly values independence and autonomy in the workplace.His new supervisor has a hands-on approach and has increased supervision of Bob's work nearly 25%.If Bob continues to engage in his job and tolerate the new level of supervision, what element of TWA is he using?

The ability to tolerate a mismatch between worker needs and rewards offered by the workplace is known as ______.

Which of the following is NOT one of the six crucial values in the Theory of Work Adjustment?

Which of the following concepts would predict job tenure?

The speed with which one initiates interaction with the environment is known as ______.

As a theory, TWA is particularly well suited to help people with ______.

In TWA, is changing the environment; is changing the self.

The concepts of celerity, rhythm, pace, and endurance are central to which theory?

Which assessment instrument would a counselor working from the Theory of Work Adjustment most likely use?

Which theory emphasizes that the individual has requirements of the workplace, and that the workplace has requirements of the individual?

The degree to which an employee meets the needs of the organization is known as ______.

When a counselor works from the perspective of TWA, what line of questioning will that counselor most likely use?