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-Unit 1 Exam Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1.Because abilities are learned students will | change with experience |
| 2.A leader’s willingness to take credit and blame for his/her actions is called: | Accountability |
| 3.Those that learn best by pursuing interests through an individual pace have which learning preference? | Intrapersonal |
| 4.Reading is important in the workplace because of the need to read: | Instructions from the supervisor |
| 5.When addressing someone involved in a conflict: | Talk to him/her in a private location |
| 6.Which often has the most effect on the understanding of a spoken message? | Nonverbal communication |
| 7.A person who learns best by making categories, classifying, and working with patterns, and who also likes to do experiments has which dominant learning preference? | Logical/mathematical |
| 8.Which group is most influenced by peer pressure? | Teenagers |
| 9.Which is a benefit of conflict? | Differences are often settled. |
| 10.Most ethics problems in the workplace involve: | Dishonesty |
| 11.The Family Medical Leave Act was designed to cover: | Males and females |
| 12.A natural reaction to the demands of daily life is: | Stress |
| 13.Which is an appropriate reaction to criticism? | Understanding |
| 14.According to research, attitudes toward work and personal responsibility are first formed as a/an: | Preschooler |
| 15.Getting adequate rest is related to: | Improved productivity |
| 16.When a person has a job that is enjoyable, mental health is generally: | Good |
| 17.When laid off from work, a person: | may qualify for unemployment insurance. |
| 18.Which term describes time spent reading a book or attending a day spa? | Leisure time |
| 19.What stage in the family life cycle occurs when couples decide to become parents? | Childbearing |
| 20.The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigates: | Charges of discrimination |
| 21.A positive self-concept is characterized by: | Exercising self-discipline and self-control |
| 22.Musical learners like to engage in: | rhythm and melody. |
| 23.The results of an interest inventory reveal: | How interests match careers |
| 24.A result of using teamwork in an organization is: | Increased production and output |
| 25.When speaking to someone at work about a conflict: | use "I" messages. |
| 26.Putting important items that need to be done first is referred to as: | Prioritizing |
| 27.Why is consensus important? | Group members can support a decision and move forward. |
| 28.Which represents ethical behavior in the workplace? | Reporting a coworker who is stealing merchandise |
| 29.A benefit paid for a limited time to eligible workers who are involuntarily unemployed is known as: | Unemployment insurance |
| 30.When a conflict arises between two coworkers, the best solution is to: | communicate with the coworker to seek a solution. |
| 31.When taking a telephone message at the workplace, it is best for the person to: | Write the message down |
| 32.To get along better with your coworkers: | listen and answer questions briefly and positively |
| 33.One condition that can be most dangerous on the job is: | Inadequate rest |
| 34.Which term describes time spent earning a living in order to support one's family? | Work time |
| 35.Which type of change is evident when a person is willing to move to a new position? | Voluntary |
| 36.Which term describes attending a ball game with one's parents? | Family time |
| 37.A person with a poor self-concept would: | Be afraid of failure |
| 38.Natural or acquired skills, or talents, describe a person’s: | Abilities |
| 39.In which stage of the family life cycle do families experience changes due to teens' school activities and need for more independence? | Parenting |
| 40.An example of a change that is beyond a person’s control is: | The death of a loved one |
| 41.What influence will self-knowledge have on a person’s life? | Knowing oneself will better enable a person to make wise career and lifestyle decisions. |
| 42.Having awareness of strengths and weaknesses in skill level helps an individual to: | set appropriate goals. |
| 43.For the employee, teamwork usually results in: | Increased morale |
| 44.Which exemplifies positive communication skills at work? | Responding to memos, phone messages, and e-mails promptly |
| 45.An aptitude test can show that a person: | Is skilled in the use of his/her hands |
| 46.During adolescence, a main concern should be | Establishing career goals |
| 47.What skill helps a person follow oral directions? | Listening carefully |
| 48.Communication skills include: | Reading |
| 49.When feedback is received, one should: | consider suggestions for improvement and positive comments. |
| 50.During which family life cycle stage do children leave for college, join the military, or seek employment? | Launching |
| 51.Identify a resource that would help individuals balance family and work roles. | On-site day care facility |
| 52.Being in good health will allow one to: | experience an increased energy level. |
| 53.One of the most effective ways of dealing with stress is to: | Identify the source of stress and address it directly |
| 54.Most workers lose a job because of: | Poor interpersonal skills |
| 55.During leisure time a person might be involved in which activity? | Favorite hobby |
| 56.Peers impact the behavior of others most frequently during: | Adolescence |
| 57.The way a person lives his or her life is known as a: | Lifestyle |
| 58.What stage in the family life cycle occurs when couples marry and establish a home? | Beginning |
| 59.Being healthy can help a person’s career by: | giving the energy needed to perform the job. |
| 60.Harmony between work life and personal life is called: | Balance |
| 61.Self-esteem can be developed through: | recognizing one’s abilities. |
| 62.A person with high self-esteem: | Has a better chance of doing a good job |
| 63.When peers at work offer suggestions to correct a weakness, a person should: | Consider their suggestions |
| 64.Across the board firing of people over age 40 to allow lower-salaried workers to fill the jobs is known as: | Age discrimination |
| 65.Learning by doing experiments, working with numbers, and participating in problem-solving identifies which kind of learner? | Logical/mathematical |
| 66.Which personality type might be compatible with a career as an engineer? | Rational |
| 67.When giving feedback to a coworker, it is important to: | Offer positive and negative comments |
| 68.Criticism that is presented in a way that can help a person learn and grow is: | Constructive |
| 69.The words "To," "From," "Date," and "Subject" appear in the heading of a: | Memorandum |
| 70.Which developmental group is mainly concerned with providing for a family | Middle-aged adults |
| 71.Life stages are defined as: | changes that occur as we move through life experiences. |
| 72.When answering the phone at work, it is appropriate to: | Identify oneself and the company |
| 73.The main reason why most young people seek a first job is: | To earn money |
| 74.A group of people who are caring for both their parents and their children are called: | The sandwich generation |
| 75.Someone who aspires to become a teacher or guidance counselor probably prefers to work with: | People |
| Career Management Unit 1 Exam Review |