Question 1

Research has indicated that when a high school student begins to work over ____ hours a week at a part-time job during the school year, academic problems may arise.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that working over 15 hours a week can lead to academic problems for high school students, as it may interfere with their study time and increase stress.

Question 2

Yasmine has excellent verbal skills and relates well on an interpersonal level. According to Holland, Yasmine likely has a(n) ____ personality type.

Accepted Answer

Yasmine's excellent verbal skills and strong interpersonal relations align with Holland's "social" personality type, which is characterized by skills and interests in helping, teaching, and communicating with others.

Question 3

Which statement concerning part-time work and teenagers is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Jobs that require teenagers to use some skill can enhance their self-esteem by providing them with a sense of accomplishment and responsibility. This positive impact on self-esteem is supported by research indicating that engaging in skilled work can contribute to a teenager's personal development and confidence.

Question 4

Marcel's parents often ask about his day at school, set reasonable rules, and provide guidance when he is having difficulty in school. How likely is Marcel to smoke cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

Marcel's parents exhibit characteristics of authoritative parenting, which involves high responsiveness and high demands. This parenting style is associated with positive outcomes in children, including lower likelihoods of engaging in risky behaviors like smoking.

Question 5

Seventeen-year-old Alice drinks alcohol to deal with all the things that are difficult in her life. Which approach is MOST likely to decrease her alcohol use?

Accepted Answer

Engaging in therapy can provide Alice with healthier coping mechanisms for stress, potentially reducing her reliance on alcohol. Therapy can address underlying issues contributing to her alcohol use.

Question 6

Which drug do high school seniors use most?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is the most commonly used drug among high school seniors, surpassing the use of illegal substances. This is due to its legal status for adults and its widespread social acceptance, making it more accessible and commonly used among teenagers.

Question 7

Nan is an individual who enjoys working outside, taking care of park lands, planting trees, and building forest trails. Which of Holland's types BEST describes Nan's interests?

Accepted Answer

Nan's interests in working outside, taking care of park lands, planting trees, and building forest trails align with the Realistic type in Holland's typology. This type involves practical, hands-on problems and solutions, and working with materials, tools, and machinery, which fits Nan's described activities.

Question 8

Why is part-time work among teens associated with unrealistic expectations about how income can be allocated?

Accepted Answer

Part-time work among teens often leads to unrealistic expectations about income allocation because parents typically cover essential expenses, allowing teens to spend a larger portion of their earnings on non-essential items. This situation can skew their understanding of budgeting and financial responsibilities when they are required to manage all their expenses independently in the future.

Question 9

Fifteen-year-old Otis's parents are social drinkers who often stop at a bar after work. Research suggests that Otis is:

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that children and teenagers are influenced by their parents' behaviors and attitudes towards alcohol. If Otis's parents frequently drink, even socially, it may normalize the behavior for Otis, making him more likely to start drinking compared to his peers whose parents do not drink.

Question 10

When an individual's personality type and job match, they tend to be:

Accepted Answer

When an individual's personality type matches their job, they are generally more productive because they are likely to be more engaged and satisfied with their work. This increased satisfaction and productivity can lead to a more stable career path in the long run, as they are less likely to seek change due to dissatisfaction or lack of engagement.

Question 11

Teens with part-time jobs in excess of 15-20 hours per week tend to be:

Accepted Answer

Teens working more than 15-20 hours per week often face increased stress and time management challenges, which can contribute to higher levels of depression and anxiety compared to their peers who work fewer hours or not at all.

Question 12

According to social cognitive career theory, progress toward a vocation rests on:

Accepted Answer

Social cognitive career theory emphasizes the role of self-efficacy, which is the belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task, as a key factor in career development and decision-making.

Question 13

According to Holland, who is MOST poorly matched with their career type?

Accepted Answer

Holland's theory of career choice suggests that people are happiest and most successful in work environments that match their personal orientations. An enterprising personality, like Dagmar's, typically seeks leadership and persuasion roles, which are not characteristic of plumbing. This makes Dagmar the most poorly matched with their career type according to Holland's theory.

Question 14

Nell can't decide if she should pursue a career as a bank teller or as an accountant. Holland would suggest that Nell will find these career choices MOST fulfilling if she has a(n) ____ personality type.

Accepted Answer

Holland's theory of career choice suggests that people find work fulfilling when it matches their personality type. A "conventional" personality type, which is characterized by a preference for structured tasks and working with data, aligns well with the roles of both a bank teller and an accountant.

Question 15

Zeke enjoys expressing himself on unstructured tasks. This description indicates that Zeke most likely has a(n) ____ personality type.

Accepted Answer

Artistic personality types often enjoy expressing themselves and tend to thrive in environments that allow for creativity and unstructured tasks, which matches the description of Zeke's preferences.

Question 16

According to the textbook, which statement concerning summer employment and teenagers is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Following a summer of full-time employment, many high school students do better in school.

Question 17

According to Holland, who is BEST matched with their career type?

Accepted Answer

Holland's theory of career choice matches individuals with their job environments. Among the options, a real estate agent with an enterprising personality is the best match, as enterprising types are often good at persuading and leading others, skills important in real estate.

Question 18

Which statement concerning cigarette smoking is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Teens are influenced by their perceptions and beliefs about smoking. If they believe smoking is acceptable or carries a certain social status, they are more likely to start smoking. This is supported by research showing that attitudes and beliefs about smoking, often influenced by peer groups and social norms, play a significant role in the initiation of smoking among adolescents.

Question 19

A person with a(n) ____ personality type would be described as someone who is highly task-oriented and who enjoys abstract thinking.

Accepted Answer

Investigative personality types are often described as analytical, intellectual, and introspective, enjoying activities that involve thinking, organizing, and understanding. They are highly task-oriented and enjoy abstract thinking, making "investigative" the correct choice.

Question 20

____ percent of U.S. high school seniors report drinking alcohol in the previous year, and about _____ report having been drunk.

Accepted Answer

Fifty percent of U.S. high school seniors report drinking alcohol in the previous year, and about one-third report having been drunk.

Quiz 9: Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence