Question 1

What are the effects of being a low-wage worker? Why are women more likely than men to be low-wage workers? Discuss the effects of the glass ceiling and the wage gap on women and their families.

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Question 2

Many women workers have suspected that their work has been judged less positively simply because it was done by a woman. Is there any psychological research that would justify that suspicion? Discuss.

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Question 3

Discuss the costs and benefits of a two-person career for women.

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Question 4

Describe the qualities of high-achieving, successful women. How are these women different from women who do not achieve in the workplace and/or who do not feel able to pursue a true "career"?

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Question 5

Women are expected to be more caring and supportive than men, yet their caring is simultaneously devalued. Discuss this statement, providing evidence to support it.

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Question 6

Which of the following is a limitation of research on multiple roles and psychological well-being discussed in the text?
A) Most of the research investigates blue-collar workers.
B) Research samples are self-selected.
C) Most of the research investigates pink-collar workers.
D) All of these answers are correct.

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The limitation mentioned in the question is that research samples are self-selected. None of the other options are mentioned as limitations in the text.

Question 7

Sexism in the workplace is usually not direct or obvious. Discuss how "doing gender" in the workplace results in sex discrimination and disadvantages for women.

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Question 8

Why is it frequently difficult to see patterns of discrimination?

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Question 9

The director of an automobile manufacturer's assembly lines believes that only men should be promoted from assembly line worker to shift supervisor. The director says that research shows that many men do not like being supervised by women and, in addition, women are, on average, more concerned with workers' emotional well-being than with production. Criticize the director's policy.

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Question 10

What is sexual harassment? Why is it problematic?

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Question 11

Describe the effects of mentors and role models on women. Which would you rather have-a mentor or a role model? Explain your answer.

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Question 12

Which of the following is a reason multiple roles usually benefit psychological well-being?
A) Paid work is generally a source of increased self-esteem.
B) Paid work is generally a source of more social involvement.
C) Paid work is generally a source of an independent identity.
D) All of these answers are correct.

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All of these answers are correct. Having multiple roles often provides individuals with a sense of purpose and accomplishment, which can lead to increased self-esteem. It also provides them with opportunities to interact with others and build social connections. Additionally, multiple roles can help individuals establish their own identity outside of any single role, providing a sense of independence and autonomy.

Question 13

After reading the chapter on work and achievement, how might you respond to the phrase "She's just a housewife"?

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Question 14

What are the differences between horizontal and vertical occupational segregation?

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Question 15

Which of the following is a quality of successful, high-achieving women?
A) being persistent despite setbacks
B) setting high standards for themselves
C) a desire to be financially independent
D) All of these answers are correct.

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Successful, high-achieving women possess all of these qualities. Persistence despite setbacks helps them overcome challenges and obstacles, setting high standards motivates them to strive for excellence and financial independence gives them the freedom and autonomy to pursue their goals.

Question 16

Discuss some of the ways in which sexism affects women's job satisfaction and achievement.

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Question 17

Which of the following was revealed from a study of over 200 successful African American women attorneys?
A) Their families and teachers had encouraged them to work hard.
B) They had benefited from having access to Black women role models.
C) They had benefited from having access to equal opportunity programs.
D) All of these answers are correct.

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The study revealed all of these factors as contributing to the success of African American women attorneys: encouragement from families and teachers to work hard, access to Black women role models, and access to equal opportunity programs.

Question 18

Elisa has just been hired as a secretary in a large corporation. Describe what she may face as a female in the workforce, why these problems exist, and what she can do about it. Include information from the text to support your answer.

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Question 19

Has housework become easier in the last 50 years? Why or why not?

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Question 20

________ refers to the psychological effects of being faced with two or more sets of incompatible expectations or demands, while ________ describes the difficulties of meeting these expectations.
A) Role conflict; role overload
B) Split-role conflict; performance pressure
C) Role neurosis; role regulation
D) Script-role conflict; role-script conflict

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Role conflict refers to the psychological distress resulting from facing two or more sets of incompatible expectations or demands, while role overload describes the difficulties of meeting these expectations. The other options (B, C, D) do not accurately define these terms.

Quiz 10: Work and Achievement