Question 1

Approximately ____ percent of all women over the age of 16 in the United States of America are working.​

Accepted Answer

As of my last update, approximately 60% of all women over the age of 16 in the United States are participating in the workforce. This percentage reflects the significant presence of women in various sectors of employment, although it varies by age, education, and other demographic factors.

Question 2

Harry is about to finish his college degree, and he is worried that he'll never find a job that will make him happy. He hears people complaining about their work all of the time, and wonders if he is destined to wake up every day for the next 40 years dreading going to work. Based on the chapter you've read, what would you advise him?

Accepted Answer

The chapter suggests that most people eventually find a job in which they are reasonably happy. It is important for Harry to explore his options, identify his passions, and research potential careers that align with his interests and skills. It may take some time and effort, but finding a fulfilling job is possible.

Question 3

Noel is sitting on his sofa one night, looking absolutely miserable. His wife asks if he is okay, and he says, "I am just so physically and mentally exhausted from work that I don't know what to do anymore. It has taken such an emotional toll on me that I don't even want to go in tomorrow." Noel is suffering from ____.​

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described by Noel, including physical and mental exhaustion, emotional toll, and reluctance to go to work, are all classic signs of burnout. Marginalization refers to being excluded from a group or society, disillusionment refers to losing faith in something or someone that was previously believed in, and alienation refers to feeling disconnected or isolated from others. None of these terms accurately describe Noel's situation.

Question 4

Klasen, Usher, and Bong studied teachers from three different countries to assess their levels of job satisfaction. These included all but which of the following countries?​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Klasen, Usher, and Bong studied teachers from...

Question 5

Which of the following individuals would be MOST LIKELY to experience job-related burnout?​

Accepted Answer

Tom, who is a pediatrician, is likely to experience job-related burnout due to the emotionally taxing nature of his job. Working with children who are sick or in pain can be emotionally draining and take a toll on a person's mental and physical health. Marvin (A) and Alfred (D) have relatively low-stress jobs and Ron (B) has a job that is likely more high-energy than emotionally taxing.

Question 6

Generally speaking, Klash, Usher, and Bong found that a teacher's ____ was highly related to his/her level of job satisfaction.​

Accepted Answer

The study found that a teacher's sense of self-efficacy, or their belief in their ability to successfully teach their students, was highly related to their level of job satisfaction. Salary level, number of students, and years in the occupation were not found to have as strong of a relationship with job satisfaction.

Question 7

Vallerand (2008) proposes a model that distinguishes between two different kinds of passion: ____ and ____.​

Accepted Answer

Vallerand (2008) proposes a model that distinguishes between obsessive and harmonious passion. Obsessive passion refers to a strong inclination towards an activity that the individual can't control, and it interferes with their daily functioning. In contrast, harmonious passion refers to a strong inclination towards an activity that the individual controls, and it finds an important place in their identity without endangering their well-being or interfering with other life activities.

Question 8

If Zack is like the alienated workers interviewed in Terkel's (1974) classic study, he would most likely describe himself as a

Accepted Answer

Terkel's classic study focused on the experiences of alienated workers who felt disconnected from their work and the larger societal structures that they operated within. The phrase "a cog in a faceless machine" captures this sense of disconnection and lack of agency that characterized many of the workers in the study. As such, it is the most accurate description of how Zack might see himself if he identified with this group. The other options, such as "ghost in the machine," "machine head," and "warrior against the machine," do not capture the same sense of powerlessness and disillusionment that Terkel's subjects experienced.

Question 9

Charlotte is a working woman in the United States. Statistically, she belongs to the ethnic group that has the highest workforce participation rate. Charlotte is most likely to be​

Accepted Answer

African American women have historically had the highest workforce participation rates among women in the United States.

Question 10

If you were told that research suggests that those in white-collar occupations generally experience an increase in job satisfaction with age, while those in blue-collar occupations do not, you should assume that these findings apply to​

Accepted Answer

The research findings refer to occupation and age, not gender. Therefore, it can be assumed that both men and women in white and blue-collar occupations would be affected.

Question 11

Which of the following is the MOST accurate statement regarding the quality of one's mentor?

Accepted Answer

It is better to have no mentor than to have a poor mentor as a bad mentor can harm your growth and development.

Question 12

Job ____ refers to the positive feelings that result from an appraisal of one's work.​

Accepted Answer

Job satisfaction refers to the positive feelings and emotions an individual experiences as a result of their work. A high level of job satisfaction is often associated with increased motivation, engagement, and commitment to the organization. Turnover and quality are not directly related to job satisfaction, while satisfactoriness is a vague term that does not specifically refer to positive emotions.

Question 13

Women represent roughly ____ percent of the workforce in the United States of America.​

Accepted Answer

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women represented 47% of the workforce in the United States as of October 2021.

Question 14

Researchers have found that certain personal characteristics are positively associated with job satisfaction. Which of the following is NOT one of those factors?​

Accepted Answer

Affiliation is not typically identified as a personal characteristic that is positively associated with job satisfaction. The other options, hope, resilience, and optimism, have all been found to contribute to higher levels of job satisfaction.

Question 15

Obsessive passion is to harmonious passion as​

Accepted Answer

Obsessive passion is characterized by a compulsion to engage in an activity, feeling as if one "has to" do it, often leading to stress and imbalance. Harmonious passion, on the other hand, is about engaging in an activity because one "chooses to," driven by intrinsic motivation, leading to a more balanced and fulfilling experience.

Question 16

Why is it that obsessive passion leads to difficulties in one's relationships?

Accepted Answer

Obsessive passion refers to a strong attachment to the activity, often to the point where the individual cannot disengage fully from thoughts about the specific activity. This can lead to difficulties in relationships as the person may prioritize their passion over spending quality time with loved ones, leading to feelings of neglect and frustration in their relationships.

Question 17

If he is like most alienated workers, Rocky would be most likely to explain his feelings about his job by saying,​

Accepted Answer

The statement "Nothing that I do at work really matters" reflects the sense of powerlessness and disillusionment commonly experienced by alienated workers. The other options do not reflect typical feelings of alienation.

Question 18

A worker described as ____ would feel devalued.

Accepted Answer

Alienation refers to the feeling of being disconnected or isolated from one's work, colleagues, or organizational mission. It can lead to a sense of devaluation and loss of motivation.

Question 19

____ is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that results from job stress.​

Accepted Answer

Burnout is a condition that results from excessive work-related stress that can lead to physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. Marginalization refers to the state of being pushed to the edge of a social group or society, while disillusionment is a feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be. Alienation is a feeling of isolation and disconnection from others or from society as a whole.

Question 20

A strong inclination toward an activity that individuals like (or even love), that they value and find important, and in which they invest time or energy is called ____.

Accepted Answer

The word "passion" is commonly used to describe a strong and intense liking, love, or enthusiasm for a particular activity or interest. It often involves investing significant amounts of time, energy, and effort into pursuing that activity or interest, and may be considered a defining aspect of a person's identity or purpose. Choices A, B, and D do not fully capture the depth and intensity of this concept as well as choice C does.

Quiz 12: Work: Occupational and Lifestyle Issues in Young and Middle Adulthood.

Approximately ____ percent of all women over the age of 16 in the United States of America are working.

Klasen, Usher, and Bong studied teachers from three different countries to assess their levels of job satisfaction. These included all but which of the following countries?

Which of the following individuals would be MOST LIKELY to experience job-related burnout?

Generally speaking, Klash, Usher, and Bong found that a teacher's ____ was highly related to his/her level of job satisfaction.

Vallerand (2008) proposes a model that distinguishes between two different kinds of passion: and .

If Zack is like the alienated workers interviewed in Terkel's (1974) classic study, he would most likely describe himself as a

Charlotte is a working woman in the United States. Statistically, she belongs to the ethnic group that has the highest workforce participation rate. Charlotte is most likely to be

If you were told that research suggests that those in white-collar occupations generally experience an increase in job satisfaction with age, while those in blue-collar occupations do not, you should assume that these findings apply to

Which of the following is the MOST accurate statement regarding the quality of one's mentor?

Job ____ refers to the positive feelings that result from an appraisal of one's work.

Women represent roughly ____ percent of the workforce in the United States of America.

Researchers have found that certain personal characteristics are positively associated with job satisfaction. Which of the following is NOT one of those factors?

Obsessive passion is to harmonious passion as

Why is it that obsessive passion leads to difficulties in one's relationships?

If he is like most alienated workers, Rocky would be most likely to explain his feelings about his job by saying,

A worker described as ____ would feel devalued.

____ is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that results from job stress.

A strong inclination toward an activity that individuals like (or even love) , that they value and find important, and in which they invest time or energy is called ____.

Quiz 12: Work: Occupational and Lifestyle Issues in Young and Middle Adulthood.

Approximately ____ percent of all women over the age of 16 in the United States of America are working.​

Klasen, Usher, and Bong studied teachers from three different countries to assess their levels of job satisfaction. These included all but which of the following countries?​

Which of the following individuals would be MOST LIKELY to experience job-related burnout?​

Generally speaking, Klash, Usher, and Bong found that a teacher's ____ was highly related to his/her level of job satisfaction.​

Vallerand (2008) proposes a model that distinguishes between two different kinds of passion: ____ and ____.​

If Zack is like the alienated workers interviewed in Terkel's (1974) classic study, he would most likely describe himself as a

Charlotte is a working woman in the United States. Statistically, she belongs to the ethnic group that has the highest workforce participation rate. Charlotte is most likely to be​

If you were told that research suggests that those in white-collar occupations generally experience an increase in job satisfaction with age, while those in blue-collar occupations do not, you should assume that these findings apply to​

Which of the following is the MOST accurate statement regarding the quality of one's mentor?

Job ____ refers to the positive feelings that result from an appraisal of one's work.​

Women represent roughly ____ percent of the workforce in the United States of America.​

Researchers have found that certain personal characteristics are positively associated with job satisfaction. Which of the following is NOT one of those factors?​

Obsessive passion is to harmonious passion as​

Why is it that obsessive passion leads to difficulties in one's relationships?

If he is like most alienated workers, Rocky would be most likely to explain his feelings about his job by saying,​

A worker described as ____ would feel devalued.

____ is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that results from job stress.​

A strong inclination toward an activity that individuals like (or even love) , that they value and find important, and in which they invest time or energy is called ____.

Approximately ____ percent of all women over the age of 16 in the United States of America are working.

Klasen, Usher, and Bong studied teachers from three different countries to assess their levels of job satisfaction. These included all but which of the following countries?

Which of the following individuals would be MOST LIKELY to experience job-related burnout?

Generally speaking, Klash, Usher, and Bong found that a teacher's ____ was highly related to his/her level of job satisfaction.

Vallerand (2008) proposes a model that distinguishes between two different kinds of passion: and .

Charlotte is a working woman in the United States. Statistically, she belongs to the ethnic group that has the highest workforce participation rate. Charlotte is most likely to be

If you were told that research suggests that those in white-collar occupations generally experience an increase in job satisfaction with age, while those in blue-collar occupations do not, you should assume that these findings apply to

Job ____ refers to the positive feelings that result from an appraisal of one's work.

Women represent roughly ____ percent of the workforce in the United States of America.

Researchers have found that certain personal characteristics are positively associated with job satisfaction. Which of the following is NOT one of those factors?

Obsessive passion is to harmonious passion as

If he is like most alienated workers, Rocky would be most likely to explain his feelings about his job by saying,

____ is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that results from job stress.