Question 1

Which of the following is not indicative of situational strength?

Accepted Answer

Clarity, consistency, constraints, and consequences are all factors that contribute to situational strength. However, comprehension refers to an individual's understanding or ability to grasp a situation, rather than a characteristic of the situation itself.

Question 2

You have decided to use Holland's Typology of Personality and Congruent Occupations to help your friends recognize which jobs they would be well-suited for. Monica is shy, stable, and persistent. Neil is ambitious and energetic and likes to dominate conversations. Jessica is idealistic, impractical, and very imaginative. Walter is efficient and practical, but he lacks imagination and tends to be inflexible. Chris is analytical, independent, and an original thinker. According to Holland's Typology, Monica's personality type is "________."

Accepted Answer

According to Holland's Typology, Monica's personality type would be considered "Realistic". This personality type values hands-on work and practical solutions over abstract thinking or creativity. Monica's traits of shyness, stability, and persistence align well with this personality type, as she may prefer tasks that are more concrete and require attention to detail.

Question 3

With reference to John Holland's personality-job fit theory, people belonging to the ________ type prefer verbal activities in which there are opportunities to influence others and attain powers.

Accepted Answer

According to John Holland's personality-job fit theory, people belonging to the enterprising type prefer verbal activities in which there are opportunities to influence others and attain power. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer.

Question 4

Merry is normally a very quiet person who remains somewhat quiet during conversations and social settings. Merry is also the reigning national debate club champion. According to the Trait Activation Theory, what happens to Merry at competitions?

Accepted Answer

According to the Trait Activation Theory, being in a competitive setting such as a debate competition can activate certain traits that are not typically displayed in day-to-day settings. In Merry's case, this could mean that she draws on traits such as competitiveness, assertiveness, and confidence that may not be as visible in her quieter, more reserved persona. This would allow her to excel in the competition setting despite her normally quiet nature.

Question 5

With reference to John Holland's personality-job fit theory, people belonging to the "investigative" type tend to be ________.

Accepted Answer

According to John Holland's personality-job fit theory, people with an investigative personality tend to be analytical, curious, and independent. They are interested in researching, analyzing information, solving complex problems, and exploring new ideas. They are often drawn to careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, where they can apply their analytical and problem-solving skills.

Question 6

John Holland's personality-job fit theory presents six personality types. Which of the following is one of these six types?

Accepted Answer

John Holland's personality-job fit theory includes six personality types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. "Investigative" is one of these six types.

Question 7

What are values?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are values?...

Question 8

With reference to John Holland's personality-job fit theory, people belonging to the "realistic" type will be most suitable for the job of a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

According to John Holland's personality-job fit theory, individuals who belong to the "realistic" type enjoy working with tools, machines, and physical materials. They are practical, down-to-earth, and prefer to work with their hands. A career as a mechanic involves these kinds of activities and would, therefore, be most suitable for individuals with a "realistic" personality type.

Question 9

Researchers have used labels such as Baby Boomers, Generation Xers, and Millennials to describe different cohorts in the U.S. workforce. While these categories are helpful, they represent ________, not the ________ of individuals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Researchers have used labels such as Baby...

Question 10

Values tend to be stable and enduring.

Accepted Answer

Values are typically deeply ingrained beliefs and attitudes that are unlikely to change easily or quickly. Therefore, they tend to be stable and enduring over time.

Question 11

When we rank an individual's values in order of their ________, we obtain the person's value system.

Accepted Answer

The correct term for ranking an individual's values to obtain their value system is "intensity." This refers to how strongly each value is held or prioritized by the individual.

Question 12

You have decided to use Holland's Typology of Personality and Congruent Occupations to help your friends recognize which jobs they would be well-suited for. Monica is shy, stable, and persistent. Neil is ambitious and energetic and likes to dominate conversations. Jessica is idealistic, impractical, and very imaginative. Walter is efficient and practical, but he lacks imagination and tends to be inflexible. Chris is analytical, independent, and an original thinker. Which of your friends is most likely to find a successful career as a writer?

Accepted Answer

Jessica's characteristics of being idealistic, impractical, and very imaginative align well with the creative and expressive nature of a writing career.

Question 13

You have decided to use Holland's Typology of Personality and Congruent Occupations to help your friends recognize which jobs they would be well-suited for. Monica is shy, stable, and persistent. Neil is ambitious and energetic and likes to dominate conversations. Jessica is idealistic, impractical, and very imaginative. Walter is efficient and practical, but he lacks imagination and tends to be inflexible. Chris is analytical, independent, and an original thinker. Which of your friends is best suited to being an accountant?

Accepted Answer

Walter's traits of being efficient, practical, and somewhat inflexible align well with the characteristics often associated with successful accountants, who need to be detail-oriented, methodical, and adhere strictly to rules and regulations.

Question 14

You have decided to use Holland's Typology of Personality and Congruent Occupations to help your friends recognize which jobs they would be well-suited for. Monica is shy, stable, and persistent. Neil is ambitious and energetic and likes to dominate conversations. Jessica is idealistic, impractical, and very imaginative. Walter is efficient and practical, but he lacks imagination and tends to be inflexible. Chris is analytical, independent, and an original thinker. Who might be well-suited to being a lawyer?

Accepted Answer

Neil's ambitious and energetic nature, along with his tendency to dominate conversations, aligns well with the characteristics often beneficial for a lawyer, such as assertiveness and strong communication skills.

Question 15

Joe, a paramedic, is a very self-directed person and does not need step-by-step instructions in his work. According to the idea of situational strength, if Joe's supervisor gives him detailed instructions on how to bandage a broken finger, Joe will perceive this as ________.

Accepted Answer

Situational strength suggests that individuals vary in their level of task-specific self-efficacy and that the level of strength may vary depending on the situation. In this case, Joe is a self-directed person and doesn't need step-by-step instructions. Therefore, if his supervisor gives him detailed instructions, he may perceive it as a lack of faith in his abilities. Hence, the best answer is E.

Question 16

Which of the following terms describes basic convictions that "a specific mode of conduct or end-state of existence is personally or socially preferable to an opposite mode of conduct?"

Accepted Answer

Values are fundamental beliefs or principles that guide behavior and decision-making. They represent basic convictions that a specific mode of conduct or end-state of existence is personally or socially preferable to an opposite mode of conduct. Attitudes refer to a positive, negative, or neutral evaluation of an object, person, or situation. Affects refer to emotions or feelings, while customs and traditions refer to social practices or behaviors that have been passed down through generations.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is not true regarding values?

Accepted Answer

There is substantial variability in values across cultures, as cultural norms, beliefs, and traditions all influence an individual's values.

Question 18

Lydia works as a 911 operator. Her job strength is dictated most likely by ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lydia works as a 911 operator. Her...

Question 19

With reference to John Holland's personality-job fit theory, people belonging to the "enterprising" type prefer ________.

Accepted Answer

According to John Holland's personality-job fit theory, people belonging to the "enterprising" type prefer activities in which there are opportunities to influence others and attain power. They are typically confident, assertive, and competitive, and enjoy taking charge and achieving results. They are often drawn to careers in sales, marketing, leadership roles, and entrepreneurship.

Question 20

You are seeking to fill the position of corporate accountant, and have administered Holland's Vocational Preference Inventory questionnaire to all candidates. The best candidates for the position would have which of the following personality types?

Accepted Answer

Conventional personality types are best suited for positions like accounting where attention to detail, organization, and adherence to rules and regulations are important. This personality type prefers working with numbers, data, and following established procedures.

Quiz 5: Personality and Values