Question 1

When finding a day care program for children or dependent adults, all of the following are important EXCEPT ____.

Accepted Answer

The sex/gender of the caregivers should not be the deciding factor when selecting a day care program. It is important to consider the hours of availability, quality of care, and price, but gender should not play a role in the decision-making process. It is important to focus on the qualifications and experience of the caregivers, rather than their gender.

Question 2

The single most important thing a company can do to support its employees' dependent care needs is to​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The single most important thing a company...

Question 3

Penny cares for her mother-in-law, and she and her husband have hired an in-home nurse/caregiver to be in the house for 6 hours each day. This time allows Penny to go to work without worrying that her mother-in-law will not be taken care of. One morning the nurse calls and has to cancel due to her own family emergency. If Penny's company offers ____, she will be able to take her mother-in-law with her and avoid losing a day of pay.​

Accepted Answer

Backup care refers to temporary, last-minute care options that can be arranged quickly in the event of a caregiver's absence or an emergency. This service can help working caregivers like Penny maintain their work schedule without compromising the care of their loved ones.

Question 4

The ____ and Medical Leave Act of 1993 entitles workers to take unpaid time off from work to take care of their dependents with the right to return to their jobs.​

Accepted Answer

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 entitles workers to take unpaid time off from work to take care of their dependents with the right to return to their jobs.

Question 5

A growing need in the workplace is for ____ care, which provides emergency day care for children or dependent adults so that the employee does not need to lose a day of work.

Accepted Answer

The term "backup care" specifically refers to emergency day care for children or dependent adults. Personal care, occupational care, and individualized care do not necessarily imply emergency or backup services.

Question 6

Ebberwein (2001) has done research that led to suggestions for adults who are dealing with occupational transitions. They include all EXCEPT which of the following?​

Accepted Answer

Ebberwein (2001) suggests acknowledging and reacting to change, being cautious of stopgap employment, and identifying realistic goals, but does not specifically mention approaching job loss with patience and calm.

Question 7

The ____ conflict is the feeling of being pulled in multiple directions by the competing demands of occupational and home obligations.

Accepted Answer

The term used in the question ("occupational and home obligations") corresponds with the concept of work-family conflict, which involves the clash between responsibilities at work and at home. Option A, vocational-personal, is not a commonly used term related to this issue. Option C, occupational-homestead, is not a recognized concept in the literature. Option D, boss-spouse, is too narrow and does not encompass all the demands and responsibilities of work and family.

Question 8

In which country do men average the highest number of hours spent on housework each week?​

Accepted Answer

Men in Ukraine average the highest number of hours spent on housework each week compared to the other countries listed.

Question 9

Tim is in a terrible bind. He has promised his son that he would go to his concert but is now expected to meet a job candidate at the airport at the same time. Tim is experiencing

Accepted Answer

Tim is experiencing work-family conflict, where his work responsibilities are conflicting with his family responsibilities. He has promised his son to attend his concert, but he also needs to be present at the airport to meet a job candidate. This situation creates a conflict between his work life and family life.

Question 10

According to Kahlil Gibran, "_______________ is love made visible."​

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Kahlil Gibran, "_______________ is love...

Question 11

Miranda has recently had a child and is trying to decide whether to go right back to work or to take a year off to care for the baby. Research conducted in the United States suggests that:

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that women who take maternity leave are likely to experience negative effects, including being punished at work, even if they only take a short leave. Therefore, it may be best for Miranda to carefully consider her options and plan for potential challenges before making a decision about whether to take time off to care for her child or to return to work.

Question 12

In which country do women average the highest number of hours spent on housework each week?​

Accepted Answer

Ireland has the highest average number of hours spent on housework each week by women, at 16.5 hours.

Question 13

The best advice for managing occupational transition is to

Accepted Answer

Stopgap employment may provide temporary financial relief but can hinder long-term career goals. It is important to continue pursuing realistic career options instead of settling for temporary employment.

Question 14

With regard to the increase in men's participation in housework, which of the following is the MOST accurate statement?​

Accepted Answer

Research and surveys consistently show that while there has been an increase in men's participation in housework over the years, it has not significantly reduced the overall workload for women. Women still tend to do a larger share of housework, even in dual-career relationships.

Question 15

If Melissa and Gilbert are a typical married couple when it comes to the division of household labor,

Accepted Answer

According to research on the division of household labor, the most equitable way of dividing chores is on the basis of time spent on each task. If Melissa and Gilbert are a typical married couple, then Gilbert would also be willing to split household chores on this basis.

Question 16

Jason has recently learned that his mother is suffering from cancer. He is worried that he will have to take several months off from his job to help her with her treatments, and wants to know if he is going to be fired. "Don't worry," his wife tells him. "The ____ allows you take some time off without pay and gives you the right to return to your job later."​

Accepted Answer

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for family or medical reasons, including caring for a seriously ill parent. It also guarantees the right to return to the same or equivalent position after the leave. This would be the applicable law for Jason's situation. B, C, and D are not relevant in this scenario.

Question 17

Surveys of mothers with preschool children reveal that the motivation for returning to work tends to be related to ____ and how attached mothers are to their work.​

Accepted Answer

Surveys have indicated that financial necessity is a primary motivator for mothers returning to work. However, the level of attachment mothers have to their work, such as a sense of worth or satisfaction, is also a contributing factor in their decision-making process. Social interaction needs or pressure from a spouse were not found to be significant reasons for returning to work in these surveys.

Question 18

In 2009, United States president Barack Obama signed into law the ____ Fair Pay Act, which highlighted the fact that unequal pay for women in the workplace is still a problem.​

Accepted Answer

The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed into law in 2009 by President Obama. It is named after Lilly Ledbetter, a woman who was paid significantly less than her male colleagues at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and fought for equal pay. The law aims to address and prevent pay discrimination based on gender.

Question 19

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics study in 2010, approximately ____ of mothers with children under six years of age are in the labor force.​

Accepted Answer

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics study in 2010, approximately two-thirds of mothers with children under six years of age are in the labor force, which means they are either employed or actively seeking employment. This highlights the increasing trend of women's participation in the workforce, despite having young children.

Question 20

Your authors suggest that the first step in eliminating the workplace pay inequity that exists in the United States is

Accepted Answer

Recognizing the existence of workplace pay inequity is the first step towards eliminating it. Without acknowledging the problem, it will be difficult to implement any meaningful solution. Once the issue has been identified, strategies can be developed to address it, such as reviewing and adjusting pay scales, promoting transparency in pay practices, and providing equal opportunities for career advancement. Lobbying politicians to enforce existing pay equity laws, encouraging women to earn additional degrees, and providing more paid leave following childbirth are all potential solutions, but they come after the first step of recognizing the problem.

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

When finding a day care program for children or dependent adults, all of the following are important EXCEPT ____.

The single most important thing a company can do to support its employees' dependent care needs is to​

The ____ and Medical Leave Act of 1993 entitles workers to take unpaid time off from work to take care of their dependents with the right to return to their jobs.​

A growing need in the workplace is for ____ care, which provides emergency day care for children or dependent adults so that the employee does not need to lose a day of work.

Ebberwein (2001) has done research that led to suggestions for adults who are dealing with occupational transitions. They include all EXCEPT which of the following?​

The ____ conflict is the feeling of being pulled in multiple directions by the competing demands of occupational and home obligations.

In which country do men average the highest number of hours spent on housework each week?​

Tim is in a terrible bind. He has promised his son that he would go to his concert but is now expected to meet a job candidate at the airport at the same time. Tim is experiencing

According to Kahlil Gibran, "_______________ is love made visible."​

Miranda has recently had a child and is trying to decide whether to go right back to work or to take a year off to care for the baby. Research conducted in the United States suggests that:

In which country do women average the highest number of hours spent on housework each week?​

The best advice for managing occupational transition is to

With regard to the increase in men's participation in housework, which of the following is the MOST accurate statement?​

If Melissa and Gilbert are a typical married couple when it comes to the division of household labor,

Surveys of mothers with preschool children reveal that the motivation for returning to work tends to be related to ____ and how attached mothers are to their work.​

In 2009, United States president Barack Obama signed into law the ____ Fair Pay Act, which highlighted the fact that unequal pay for women in the workplace is still a problem.​

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics study in 2010, approximately ____ of mothers with children under six years of age are in the labor force.​

Your authors suggest that the first step in eliminating the workplace pay inequity that exists in the United States is

The single most important thing a company can do to support its employees' dependent care needs is to

The ____ and Medical Leave Act of 1993 entitles workers to take unpaid time off from work to take care of their dependents with the right to return to their jobs.

Ebberwein (2001) has done research that led to suggestions for adults who are dealing with occupational transitions. They include all EXCEPT which of the following?

In which country do men average the highest number of hours spent on housework each week?

According to Kahlil Gibran, "_______________ is love made visible."

In which country do women average the highest number of hours spent on housework each week?

With regard to the increase in men's participation in housework, which of the following is the MOST accurate statement?

Surveys of mothers with preschool children reveal that the motivation for returning to work tends to be related to ____ and how attached mothers are to their work.

In 2009, United States president Barack Obama signed into law the ____ Fair Pay Act, which highlighted the fact that unequal pay for women in the workplace is still a problem.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics study in 2010, approximately ____ of mothers with children under six years of age are in the labor force.