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?

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?

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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