QUESTIONS
Question 1
Horacio and Jennifer are both settled into their careers. What is happening with their children according to the Carter and McGoldrick’s family life cycle stage?
- They are becoming parents themselves.
- They are exploring their interests and obtaining more independence from their parents.
- They are leaving home to start their careers.
- They are finding love partnerships and often getting married.
Question 2
What is meant by circular causality in systems theory?
- People try to maintain homeostasis in their family relationships.
- Family members do not like change and try to keep status quo.
- Problematic behavior of a family member is due to that person and not due to the family.
- Any change in the family system affects all the parts of the system.
Question 3
Generally, how much of people’s lives in the United States is spent working?
- 1/4
- 1/2
- 2/3
- 3/4
Question 4
Which of the following is an example of segmentation theory?
- Linda does not have any pictures of her children at work.
- Yolanda does not have any children living with her so works extra hours to take place of her family time.
- Jason teaches summer school so that he can pay to take his wife to Europe over spring break.
- Seth brings work home with him every night.
Question 5
Which of the following is an example of spillover theory?
- Robert leaves his work behind every day, never talking about it to his partner.
- Ina talks about all her children’s accomplishments to her co-workers.
- Bianca feels like her job does not use her skills, so spends as much time as possible doing volunteer work because that makes her happy.
- Anna works a second job over the summer months so she can buy a new car.
Question 6
What is something that a dual-earner couple can do to buffer their families from the demands of work?
- There is nothing that can be done because work tends to be inflexible.
- Have both individuals work part-time jobs.
- Have one person pursue a career and the other a job.
- Have both partners pursue a career in management.
Question 7
Which of the following is an example of the “sandwich generation?”
- Jake does not like to cook and eats most of his meals at fast food restaurants.
- Joseph has two middle school aged children at home and is taking care of his mother who has dementia.
- Carol has trouble juggling her family and work lives.
- Leticia is stressed because she is going through a divorce and feels depressed at work.
Question 8
Which of the following is a challenge that dual-career couples may face?
- Geographic moves for upward mobility in a company
- Competition issues if one is making more money
- Juggling responsibility for children and time needed to build career
- All of the above
Question 9
What is meant by conjoint counseling?
- One partner sees a counselor on one day and the other sees the counselor on another.
- Two counselors are present, one representing one partner and one representing the other.
- One counselor sees both partners at the same time.
- None of the above
Question 10
Which of the following is true about poverty in the United States?
- The numbers of people living below the poverty line is decreasing.
- About 14% of the total population lives below the poverty line.
- Whites represent the greatest number of people living below the poverty line.
- None of the above
Question 11
Which of the following is NOT a career development task in the integrative life planning model?
- Finding a job in the global market
- Exploring spirituality
- Valuing individualism
- Integrating family and work
Question 12
Which of the following is an example of using the out-of-the-box model in counseling?
- Marc realizes that his negative views of the homeless have impacted how he works with clients who no longer have a home.
- Bella listens to her clients with an open mind and tries not to judge choices clients have made.
- Darla believes it is important to adjust how she treats clients based on their cultural background.
- All of the above
Question 13
In what time period were most women slaves?
- Stone Age
- Ancient Greece
- Ancient Rome
- Medieval Times
Question 14
Which of the following is true about the differences between men and women’s wages?
- Women earn on average $.80 for every dollar earned by men.
- Women do not need to have a higher wage because they are not the primary wage earner in families.
- Wage discrimination is not against the law, but is considered unethical.
- All of the above
Question 15
Which of the following statements is true about gender?
- Gender is the same thing as biological sex.
- Gender is socially constructed.
- Gendered behaviors are present at birth.
- All of the above
Question 16
Which of the following is true about children’s perceptions of acceptable career options according to gender?
- Children have no preconceived perceptions of what society considers a male or female job.
- As children get older, the gender stereotypes held by society become less rigid as they develop critical thinking skills.
- Children become more rigid about acceptable career options based on gender between the ages of 5 and 10.
- By the age of 3, children can identify gender-stereotyped occupations.
Question 17
Which of the following is an outcome of the impact of stereotyping on girls?
- They have lowered expectations of success.
- They are expected to be more competitive.
- They avoid math.
- Both A and C
- All of the above
Question 18
Which of the following is an outcome of the impact of stereotyping on boys?
- They are expected to be strong and show no weakness.
- They are afraid to show emotions.
- They are expected to be winners.
- Both B and C
- All of the above
Question 19
Which of the following is true about how males and females perceive decisions about choosing a career?
- Men tend to make decisions based on separation, logic, and individuality.
- Women see family and work as being in conflict with one another.
- Men’s decisions are becoming more dichotomous, where work and life roles may compete with one another.
- Both B and C
- All of the above
Question 20
What is the meant by the “feminization of poverty?”
- Women are twice as likely to be categorized as working poor.
- Being poor is considered to be weak, and thus not masculine.
- Full time jobs are paid at lower rates for women.
- All of the above
ANSWERS:
Question 1
Horacio and Jennifer are both settled into their careers. What is happening with their children according to the Carter and McGoldrick’s family life cycle stage?
- They are becoming parents themselves.
- They are exploring their interests and obtaining more independence from their parents.
- They are leaving home to start their careers.
- They are finding love partnerships and often getting married.
Correct Answer: They are exploring their interests and obtaining more independence from their parents.
Question 2
What is meant by circular causality in systems theory?
- People try to maintain homeostasis in their family relationships.
- Family members do not like change and try to keep status quo.
- Problematic behavior of a family member is due to that person and not due to the family.
- Any change in the family system affects all the parts of the system.
Correct Answer: Any change in the family system affects all the parts of the system.
Question 3
Generally, how much of people’s lives in the United States is spent working?
- 1/4
- 1/2
- 2/3
- 3/4
Correct Answer: 2/3
Question 4
Which of the following is an example of segmentation theory?
- Linda does not have any pictures of her children at work.
- Yolanda does not have any children living with her so works extra hours to take place of her family time.
- Jason teaches summer school so that he can pay to take his wife to Europe over spring break.
- Seth brings work home with him every night.
Correct Answer:…..
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