Question 1

Reasons for procrastination include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A lack of perfectionism is not a reason for procrastination. In fact, a high level of perfectionism can lead to procrastination due to the fear of not meeting high standards.

Question 2

Which of the following examples would be considered forms of procrastination?

Accepted Answer

All the examples provided illustrate different ways individuals may delay or avoid starting tasks, which are forms of procrastination. Josh rationalizes poor performance to avoid effort, Gina avoids engaging with her work by carrying books without using them, and Justin prioritizes less important tasks to delay starting his term paper.

Question 3

Clanton has a report to write for class tomorrow. He thinks to himself, "What's the problem with watching an hour of TV now and studying later?"Which of the following is NOT good advice for Clanton?

Accepted Answer

A) is not good advice because it encourages procrastination by justifying the break instead of focusing on the urgency of completing the report.

Question 4

Marian has just started to college and is preoccupied with a fear of failure. When criticized, she often becomes overly defensive and sees mistakes as evidence of her unworthiness. Marian is exhibiting characteristics of:

Accepted Answer

Marian's behavior is indicative of perfectionism, characterized by an extreme fear of failure, sensitivity to criticism, and viewing mistakes as personal flaws. This mindset often leads to being overly defensive and having unrealistic standards for oneself, which aligns with the description provided.

Question 5

Asma has just started to college. She sets high standards, sees mistakes as opportunities for growth and learning, and reacts positively to helpful criticism. Asma is exhibiting characteristics of:

Accepted Answer

Asma's attitude towards mistakes as opportunities for growth and her positive reaction to helpful criticism are indicative of a healthy striver. Healthy strivers set high standards but view their goals as challenges to be met rather than as imperatives. They tend to have a positive approach to learning and self-improvement, unlike perfectionists who may fear failure and criticism.

Question 6

Common outcomes of perfectionism include:

Accepted Answer

Perfectionism is often linked to various mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. The constant pressure to meet unattainably high standards can lead to significant emotional distress and contribute to the development of these conditions.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a common outcome of perfectionism?

Accepted Answer

Increased productivity is not a common outcome of perfectionism. Instead, perfectionism often leads to procrastination, burnout, and decreased productivity due to the fear of not meeting high standards.

Question 8

Good strategies for reducing or eliminating perfectionist tendencies include:

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are effective strategies for managing or reducing perfectionist tendencies. Making a list of pros and cons can help individuals see the unrealistic expectations and potential negative impacts of striving for perfection. Setting strict time limits can prevent over-focusing on details and help in prioritizing tasks. Learning how to deal with criticism is crucial for overcoming the fear of making mistakes, which is often at the heart of perfectionism.

Question 9

Which of the following would NOT be good advice for a person to reduce their perfectionism?

Accepted Answer

Reducing standards to accept average or poor performance does not address the underlying issues of perfectionism, such as fear of failure or equating self-worth with performance. It could also lead to decreased motivation and satisfaction. The other options encourage healthy coping mechanisms and self-reflection.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a way that individuals protect their self-worth and avoid failure?

Accepted Answer

The glass ceiling refers to an invisible barrier that prevents certain individuals, often based on gender or race, from advancing beyond a certain level in a hierarchy or organization. It is not a strategy employed by individuals to protect their self-worth or avoid failure, unlike the other options which are strategies to avoid the appearance or implications of failure.

Question 11

Sometimes students protect their self-worth and avoid the possibility of failure by:

Accepted Answer

Students might engage in various behaviors to protect their self-worth and avoid the possibility of failure, including dropping out or having excessive absences, pretending to pay attention during class discussions, or attributing poor test performance to factors like anxiety. These strategies can be seen as ways to deflect from their own perceived inadequacies or to avoid situations where their abilities might be directly challenged.

Question 12

Amber often waits till the last minute to study for a test so that she can tell herself that her failure was due to her poor time management rather than a lack of academic ability. Amber is using ________ to protect her self-worth.

Accepted Answer

Amber is using procrastination as a strategy to protect her self-worth by attributing potential failure to poor time management rather than a lack of ability. This allows her to maintain a positive self-image by blaming external factors (time management) rather than internal factors (academic ability).

Question 13

Terri always complains that she is overwhelmed by test anxiety during the algebra tests and if she could only relax she would have good grades in this class. By focusing on this anxiety, Terri does not have to acknowledge that she has very poor math skills. Terri is using the ________ to protect her self-worth.

Accepted Answer

Terri is using the "academic wooden leg" as a defense mechanism to protect her self-worth by attributing her poor performance in algebra to test anxiety rather than acknowledging her lack of math skills. This allows her to avoid confronting her actual academic weaknesses.

Question 14

Jerry and his friends often put off projects until the last minute or fail to even make an effort so that their subsequent poor performance is due to these circumstances rather than a lack of ability. These efforts to avoid feelings of failure are known as:

Accepted Answer

Self-handicapping strategies are behaviors or actions people take to avoid the possibility of failing. By not making an effort or procrastinating, individuals like Jerry can attribute their poor performance to these factors rather than their own lack of ability, thus protecting their self-esteem.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a strategy to help reduce one's preoccupation with protecting self-worth and avoiding failure?

Accepted Answer

Setting average and unchallenging goals is not a strategy to reduce preoccupation with protecting self-worth because it may lead to underachievement and does not encourage growth or resilience. Strategies like taking pride in effort, minimizing social comparisons, and having positive beliefs about abilities are more aligned with fostering a healthy self-concept and resilience in the face of challenges.

Question 16

__________ proposed three stages (fantasy, tentative, realistic) of career development, while __________ described five stages in career development (growth, exploration, establishment, maintenance, and decline).

Accepted Answer

Ginzberg proposed the three stages of career development (fantasy, tentative, realistic), while Super described the five stages in career development (growth, exploration, establishment, maintenance, and decline).

Question 17

Marty is seven years old and tells his grandparents that he wants to grow up to be a star quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and lead them to a Super Bowl victory. According to Ginzberg, Marty is in which stage of career development?

Accepted Answer

Marty is in the fantasy stage of career development, as described by Ginzberg. This stage typically occurs in childhood when individuals make career choices without considering their skills, job availability, or other realistic factors, often based on admiration or fantasy.

Question 18

From birth through early adolescence, children move from having no interest in vocations to having extensive fantasies about careers and then to career interests based on likes and dislikes. According to Super, children are in which stage of career development?

Accepted Answer

Super's theory of career development posits that from birth through early adolescence, children are in the growth stage, where they develop self-concept, attitudes, needs, and general world of work.

Question 19

According to Anne Roe, children who have warm parents are likely to select careers that:

Accepted Answer

Anne Roe's theory suggests that children who have warm, supportive parents are more likely to choose careers that involve working with people, as they develop in an environment that values interpersonal relationships.

Question 20

According to Anne Roe, children who have neglecting or rejecting parents are likely to select careers that:

Accepted Answer

Anne Roe's theory suggests that children with neglecting or rejecting parents tend to choose careers that do not require strong social skills, as their upbringing may affect their ability to form and maintain interpersonal relationships.

Quiz 10: Achievement, Careers, and Work

Reasons for procrastination include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following examples would be considered forms of procrastination?

Clanton has a report to write for class tomorrow. He thinks to himself, "What's the problem with watching an hour of TV now and studying later?"Which of the following is NOT good advice for Clanton?

Marian has just started to college and is preoccupied with a fear of failure. When criticized, she often becomes overly defensive and sees mistakes as evidence of her unworthiness. Marian is exhibiting characteristics of:

Asma has just started to college. She sets high standards, sees mistakes as opportunities for growth and learning, and reacts positively to helpful criticism. Asma is exhibiting characteristics of:

Common outcomes of perfectionism include:

Which of the following is NOT a common outcome of perfectionism?

Good strategies for reducing or eliminating perfectionist tendencies include:

Which of the following would NOT be good advice for a person to reduce their perfectionism?

Which of the following is NOT a way that individuals protect their self-worth and avoid failure?

Sometimes students protect their self-worth and avoid the possibility of failure by:

Amber often waits till the last minute to study for a test so that she can tell herself that her failure was due to her poor time management rather than a lack of academic ability. Amber is using ________ to protect her self-worth.

Jerry and his friends often put off projects until the last minute or fail to even make an effort so that their subsequent poor performance is due to these circumstances rather than a lack of ability. These efforts to avoid feelings of failure are known as:

Which of the following is NOT a strategy to help reduce one's preoccupation with protecting self-worth and avoiding failure?

proposed three stages (fantasy, tentative, realistic) of career development, while described five stages in career development (growth, exploration, establishment, maintenance, and decline) .

Marty is seven years old and tells his grandparents that he wants to grow up to be a star quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and lead them to a Super Bowl victory. According to Ginzberg, Marty is in which stage of career development?

From birth through early adolescence, children move from having no interest in vocations to having extensive fantasies about careers and then to career interests based on likes and dislikes. According to Super, children are in which stage of career development?

According to Anne Roe, children who have warm parents are likely to select careers that:

According to Anne Roe, children who have neglecting or rejecting parents are likely to select careers that:

Quiz 10: Achievement, Careers, and Work

Reasons for procrastination include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following examples would be considered forms of procrastination?

Clanton has a report to write for class tomorrow. He thinks to himself, "What's the problem with watching an hour of TV now and studying later?"Which of the following is NOT good advice for Clanton?

Marian has just started to college and is preoccupied with a fear of failure. When criticized, she often becomes overly defensive and sees mistakes as evidence of her unworthiness. Marian is exhibiting characteristics of:

Asma has just started to college. She sets high standards, sees mistakes as opportunities for growth and learning, and reacts positively to helpful criticism. Asma is exhibiting characteristics of:

Common outcomes of perfectionism include:

Which of the following is NOT a common outcome of perfectionism?

Good strategies for reducing or eliminating perfectionist tendencies include:

Which of the following would NOT be good advice for a person to reduce their perfectionism?

Which of the following is NOT a way that individuals protect their self-worth and avoid failure?

Sometimes students protect their self-worth and avoid the possibility of failure by:

Amber often waits till the last minute to study for a test so that she can tell herself that her failure was due to her poor time management rather than a lack of academic ability. Amber is using ________ to protect her self-worth.

Jerry and his friends often put off projects until the last minute or fail to even make an effort so that their subsequent poor performance is due to these circumstances rather than a lack of ability. These efforts to avoid feelings of failure are known as:

Which of the following is NOT a strategy to help reduce one's preoccupation with protecting self-worth and avoiding failure?

__________ proposed three stages (fantasy, tentative, realistic) of career development, while __________ described five stages in career development (growth, exploration, establishment, maintenance, and decline) .

Marty is seven years old and tells his grandparents that he wants to grow up to be a star quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and lead them to a Super Bowl victory. According to Ginzberg, Marty is in which stage of career development?

From birth through early adolescence, children move from having no interest in vocations to having extensive fantasies about careers and then to career interests based on likes and dislikes. According to Super, children are in which stage of career development?

According to Anne Roe, children who have warm parents are likely to select careers that:

According to Anne Roe, children who have neglecting or rejecting parents are likely to select careers that:

proposed three stages (fantasy, tentative, realistic) of career development, while described five stages in career development (growth, exploration, establishment, maintenance, and decline) .