Question 1

One of the first steps in making a career change should be to ________.

Accepted Answer

Assessing your likes and dislikes is important in making a career change because it helps you identify what you want to do and what type of career will be best suited for you. By taking the time to assess your skills, values, and interests, you can make a more informed decision about the type of work that you will find fulfilling and enjoyable. This will make the process of making a career change much smoother and more successful in the long run.

Question 2

An important consequence of having a teenage brain is that the person carefully evaluates the environment and then deliberates before taking action.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. The teenage brain is still developing, particularly in areas related to impulse control and risk assessment. This can lead to impulsive behavior and poorly thought-out decisions. Adolescents often act first and think later, especially in high-emotion situations or when influenced by peers.

Question 3

A job is least likely to be outsourced when it involves ________.

Accepted Answer

Personal connections with people cannot be replaced by technology, and building trust and relationships are important in many industries such as healthcare, education, and government. Therefore, a job that involves personal connections with people is less likely to be outsourced.

Question 4

According to a study of 698 senior adults, it appears that the executive function of the brain remains so strong up until the end of life, and that commercial airlines should allow pilots to fly up to age 85.

Accepted Answer

The statement is not supported by the given study, which only looked at executive function in senior adults and did not make any recommendations about pilots' age limits.

Question 5

Professional football player Deon is released from his team, and cannot find a new job as a player or coach. Which one of the following might be a realistic career change for Deon?

Accepted Answer

Purchasing a franchise would be a realistic career change for Deon as he has saved money from his playing days, and this would require a different skill set than playing or coaching football. Option A would require physical training and Option D would require a different set of skills such as public speaking and comedy writing which Deon may not possess. Option B would require a different skill set altogether and is not a realistic or feasible option based on the information given.

Question 6

One of the major reasons that many employees consider a new career is that they crave more independence.

Accepted Answer

Many employees feel constrained in their current job and desire more autonomy in their work. This can lead them to consider switching to a career that allows for more independence and control over their tasks and projects.

Question 7

You know you are part of the sandwich generation when you are juggling taking care of your own children and parents.

Accepted Answer

The sandwich generation refers to those who are caring for both their children and their aging parents at the same time, hence the term "sandwiched" between two generations.

Question 8

Matilda is employing a useful tactic for coping with a major change in her work life when she looks for the personal value that could be embedded in the change.

Accepted Answer

Matilda is using a tactic known as reframing, where she looks for the positive aspects and benefits of the change rather than solely focusing on the negative aspects. This can help her cope with the change more effectively.

Question 9

Kristen, a paralegal supervisor, is switching employers, getting married, relocating, and getting a knee replacement all within the next 60 days. It would be helpful for Kristen if she could ________.

Accepted Answer

Recognizing that change is inevitable can help Kristen approach all the changes with a more positive mindset and adapt to them more easily. The other choices will not provide any useful solution to the situation.

Question 10

Middle age is typically a period of substantial decline in verbal abilities and abstract reasoning.

Accepted Answer

While there may be some decline in these abilities during middle age, it is generally not "substantial." Some studies suggest that these abilities may actually improve during middle age before showing a decline later in life. Overall, the impact of aging on cognitive abilities is highly individualized and can depend on a range of factors, including genetics, lifestyle, and environment.

Quiz 15: Learning Strategies, Perception, and Life Span Changes