Question 1

Which of the following responses would be most appropriate to make after Jacob says: "I just learned an hour ago that I have been transferred to a city that I would hate to live in. I have been with the firm for seven years."

Accepted Answer

B is the most empathetic response, acknowledging Jacob's feelings and the surprise element of the situation without making assumptions or suggesting immediate actions.

Question 2

Which one of these career crises is more likely to effect women than men?

Accepted Answer

Sexual harassment is statistically more likely to affect women than men in the workplace. This is due to various societal, cultural, and structural factors that contribute to an environment where women are more vulnerable to such behavior.

Question 3

When an individual has reached the last stage of Hopson and Adams transition model, then is starting to take place.

Accepted Answer

In the last stage of Hopson and Adams transition model, internalization occurs. This is when the individual has fully integrated the change into their life, understanding and accepting the new roles or circumstances they are in.

Question 4

The term "double jeopardy" could refer to which of the following groups?

Accepted Answer

The term "double jeopardy" refers to the compounded discrimination faced by individuals who belong to more than one marginalized group, such as Latina women who may experience discrimination based on both their gender and ethnicity.

Question 5

According to Gutek and Koss (1993), which reaction to sexual harassment is likely to occur immediately after a sexual harassment incident?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Gutek and Koss (1993), which...

Question 6

According to Gutek and Koss (1993) which of these is NOT a way in which women may react to sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

Gutek and Koss (1993) did not list "searching for meaning" as a reaction to sexual harassment. Common reactions include anger, confusion, and self-blame, among others.

Question 7

Which of the following responses would be most appropriate to make after Jennifer says: "I just learned an hour ago that I have been fired from my job as a security guard. I have been with the firm for five years."

Accepted Answer

B is the most empathetic response, acknowledging Jennifer's feelings and the suddenness of the event without immediately jumping to solutions or placing blame.

Question 8

Carla originally had difficulty with her job termination. Now she has understood why she was fired and has taken steps to change her absenteeism so that it won't happen again. According to Hopson and Adams, she is likely to be in this transition stage.

Accepted Answer

Carla has understood why she was fired and has taken steps to change, indicating she is in the "search for meaning" stage, where individuals make sense of the transition and learn from it.

Question 9

Which one of these career crises is more likely to effect women than men?

Accepted Answer

B) Having to leave the labor force is more likely to affect women than men, often due to caregiving responsibilities for children or other family members.

Question 10

The term "double jeopardy" could refer to which of the following groups?

Accepted Answer

The term "double jeopardy" refers to the compounded discrimination faced by individuals who belong to more than one marginalized group. Asian women, for example, may face discrimination based on both their race and gender, thus experiencing "double jeopardy."

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true about Hopson and Adams's transition model.

Accepted Answer

The Hopson and Adams's transition model acknowledges the variability in how individuals experience change, indicating that not all people go through all the stages or follow the same sequence.

Question 12

Maria has been laid off from her job as an office manager for two years. For the first 18 months, she was quite depressed and made no efforts to find a new job. Now she realizes that she must look for a new job, and that she will never be able to work for her previous employer again. One of the two job interviews that she has had looks quite promising. According to Hopson and Adams, she is likely to be in this transition stage.

Accepted Answer

According to Hopson and Adams' model of transitions, Maria is in the "testing out" stage. This stage involves trying out new roles and experimenting with changes in one's life, which aligns with Maria attending job interviews and considering new employment opportunities.

Question 13

Andrew realizes that he will never work for his employer again. The doors of the plant closed three weeks ago and he has started to develop a resume and has talked to two employers. According to Hopson and Adams, he is likely to be in this transition stage.

Accepted Answer

Andrew is in the "letting go" stage, as he has accepted the closure of the plant and is actively moving forward by developing a resume and talking to potential new employers. This stage involves acknowledging the end of something and starting to look towards new opportunities.

Question 14

Which of these statements about research on the incidence of sexual harassment is true? Sexual harassment occurs

Accepted Answer

Research on the incidence of sexual harassment shows that it occurs in varying degrees depending on the reporting method and occupation. Different studies and surveys can yield different results based on how questions are asked and the context in which they are asked, as well as the specific occupations being studied.

Question 15

The most severe type of sexual harassment is

Accepted Answer

Sexual assault is considered the most severe type of sexual harassment because it involves physical contact or behavior without the consent of the victim, which can have significant physical and psychological impacts.

Quiz 10: Adult Career Crises and Transitions

Which of the following responses would be most appropriate to make after Jacob says: "I just learned an hour ago that I have been transferred to a city that I would hate to live in. I have been with the firm for seven years."

Which one of these career crises is more likely to effect women than men?

When an individual has reached the last stage of Hopson and Adams transition model, then is starting to take place.

The term "double jeopardy" could refer to which of the following groups?

According to Gutek and Koss (1993) , which reaction to sexual harassment is likely to occur immediately after a sexual harassment incident?

According to Gutek and Koss (1993) which of these is NOT a way in which women may react to sexual harassment.

Which of the following responses would be most appropriate to make after Jennifer says: "I just learned an hour ago that I have been fired from my job as a security guard. I have been with the firm for five years."

Carla originally had difficulty with her job termination. Now she has understood why she was fired and has taken steps to change her absenteeism so that it won't happen again. According to Hopson and Adams, she is likely to be in this transition stage.

Which one of these career crises is more likely to effect women than men?

The term "double jeopardy" could refer to which of the following groups?

Which of the following statements is true about Hopson and Adams's transition model.

Andrew realizes that he will never work for his employer again. The doors of the plant closed three weeks ago and he has started to develop a resume and has talked to two employers. According to Hopson and Adams, he is likely to be in this transition stage.

Which of these statements about research on the incidence of sexual harassment is true? Sexual harassment occurs

The most severe type of sexual harassment is