Question 1

According to the text, _____________ is the process of paying attention to yourself.

Accepted Answer

Self-awareness is the process of paying attention to oneself, involving the recognition of one's feelings, behaviors, and characteristics.

Question 2

Which of the following is cited in the text as a benefit of self-awareness?

Accepted Answer

Self-awareness helps individuals appreciate their unique personality, skills, and interests, which is a positive aspect of understanding oneself better.

Question 3

The ability to see your strengths and weaknesses clearly is referred to as _________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Daphne often becomes nervous and anxious before going to parties even though her close friends tell her she shouldn't. She spends a great deal of time choosing the "right" thing to wear and rehearsing things to say to people that will make her appear smarter and less awkward than she really feels. Daphne probably has a high level of _____________.

Accepted Answer

Daphne's behavior indicates a high level of public self-awareness, as she is overly concerned with how others perceive her, leading to anxiety and over-preparation for social interactions.

Question 5

When talking about success, a ______ is an aspiration, a hope, or vision of the future that gives your life meaning.

Accepted Answer

A dream is an aspiration, hope, or vision of the future that gives your life meaning.

Question 6

The beliefs and principles you choose to live by are called your _________.

Accepted Answer

Values are the beliefs and principles that an individual chooses to live by, guiding their behavior and decisions.

Question 7

__________ are the principles you use to define acceptable behavior and decide what is right and wrong.

Accepted Answer

Ethics are the principles that guide individuals in determining what is right and wrong, defining acceptable behavior.

Question 8

The values of responsibility, tolerance, and independence are most likely promoted in the culture of which of the following countries?

Accepted Answer

The United States culture emphasizes individualism, which promotes values such as responsibility, tolerance, and independence.

Question 9

Cora is trying to find the right career match for her values. She knows that she most strongly values security, integrity, kindness, and social responsibility. Which of the following would be the best fit for Cora?

Accepted Answer

Social work aligns well with Cora's values of security, integrity, kindness, and social responsibility, as it involves helping individuals, families, and communities to improve their well-being and address social issues.

Question 10

In the field of psychology, we refer to the relatively stable pattern of behavior that distinguishes one person from all others as ___________.

Accepted Answer

Personality is the term used in psychology to describe the relatively stable pattern of behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that distinguishes one person from another.

Question 11

People's personalities can be described as collections of ________, which refer to the tendency to behave a certain way regardless of the situation.

Accepted Answer

Traits refer to the tendency to behave a certain way regardless of the situation.

Question 12

Which of the "big five" personality traits relates to trustworthiness and cooperativeness?

Accepted Answer

Agreeableness is the personality trait that encompasses attributes such as trustworthiness, altruism, kindness, affection, and other prosocial behaviors, making individuals high in this trait more cooperative and friendly in their interactions with others.

Question 13

If someone has high self-discipline and the desire to achieve, which of the "big five" personality traits does she show a high degree of?

Accepted Answer

High self-discipline and a strong desire to achieve are characteristics of the "big five" personality trait known as conscientiousness. This trait involves being responsible, organized, and dependable.

Question 14

Jonathan's friends describe him as very willing to try new things and always willing to listen to his classmates' ideas without criticism or dismissal. They also describe him as being a bit of a wallflower. Jonathan shows a high degree of __________ and a low degree of ___________.

Accepted Answer

Jonathan's willingness to try new things and listen to others' ideas without criticism indicates a high degree of openness. Being described as a bit of a wallflower suggests he has a low degree of extroversion, as he might not seek out social interactions as actively.

Question 15

In some of his earlier aptitude tests, Johnson O'Connor found a distinct correlation between career success and ______.

Accepted Answer

Johnson O'Connor, a pioneer in the field of aptitude testing, found a distinct correlation between career success and vocabulary in his earlier research. He believed that a strong vocabulary was a key indicator of career success and intellectual development.

Question 16

What is one way you could expand your interpersonal "intelligence"?

Accepted Answer

Joining a local sports league can help expand interpersonal intelligence by providing opportunities to interact, communicate, and work as part of a team with others, enhancing social skills.

Question 17

According to the text, the ability to do something specific as a result of learning and practice is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A skill is defined as the ability to do something well, typically as a result of one's knowledge, practice, and aptitude in it. This contrasts with talent (innate ability), strategy (a plan of action), and aptitude (a natural ability to do something, which can be the foundation for developing a skill but is not a skill itself).

Question 18

Skills are the result of ______ combined with experience.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Skills are the result of ______ combined...

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a transferable skill?

Accepted Answer

Writing coherently is a transferable skill because it can be applied across various jobs and industries, unlike the other options which are more specialized skills relevant to specific fields.

Question 20

The text defines __________ as personal preferences for specific topics and activities.

Accepted Answer

Interests are defined as personal preferences for specific topics and activities, reflecting what individuals enjoy or find engaging.

Quiz 2: Self-Awareness