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Question 1 In the context of psychological testing for appropriate…
Question 1
In the context of psychological testing for appropriate careers, which of the following is the best example of an occupation that has a “conventional” vocational interest theme?
a. clerk
b. writer
c. sales
d. mechanic
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Question 2
Who is hired by industries, government, or businesses to select, train, or evaluate people?
a. therapists
b. demographers
c. organizational psychologists
d. critics
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Question 3
Which of the following is the best example of a critical incident?
a. ability of a police officer to calmly talk down an active shooter
b. ability of an employee to negotiate a high starting salary
c. ability of a teacher to maximize the number of “A” grades given at the end of the term
d. ability of an actor to win a major professional award
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Question 4
Juries composed of women are more likely to vote for conviction in
a. theft and robbery trials.
b. child sexual assault trials.
c. sexual harassment trials.
d. domestic violence trials.
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Question 5
Caresa’s job is not enjoyable, she feels like she is not challenged by her duties, and she has not received a pay raise in three years. It is likely that Caresa is feeling
a. like she is not a good fit with her job.
b. she is rewarded fairly for doing a good job.
c. her needs, values, and wants are met by her job.
d. her job meets her expectations.
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Question 6
Which of the following is a mainstay of personnel psychology?
a. vocational interest tests
b. intelligence tests
c. physical strength tests
d. aptitude tests
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Question 7
Which is the definition of forensic psychology?
a. study of scientific evidence used by lawmakers
b. study of juries and their behavior
c. study of clinical aspects of the law
d. study of DNA evidence presented during trials
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Question 8
Femi teaches people how to relax, how to ignore distractions, and how to cope with stressors. It is most likely that Femi is a(n)
a. sports psychologist.
b. environmental psychologist.
c. psychology of law student.
d. educational psychologist.
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Question 9
Which is the study of behavioral dimensions of sports performance?
a. exercise science
b. kinesiology
c. stress management
d. sports psychology
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Question 10
What is a social dilemma?
a. a social situation that tends to provide immediate rewards for actions that will have undesired effects in the long run
b. a situation that tends not to provide immediate rewards for actions that will have undesired effects in the long run
c. a societal situation that tends to provide no rewards for actions that will have desired effects in the long run
d. a mixed situation that tends to provide future rewards for actions that will have undesired effects in the long run
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Question 11
Cenobio rides his bike to work, uses solar panels to generate his electricity, and plants a garden in his backyard every year. Cenobio is making efforts toward
a. living a carbon-neutral lifestyle.
b. going along with the tragedy of the commons.
c. increasing his ecological footprint.
d. increasing the size of his carbon footprint.
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Question 12
Which of the following is best described as a social environment?
a. shared office cubicles
b. speech and debate classroom
c. religious bookstore
d. mathematics club
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Question 13
Which of the following people is the best example of using a smart meter?
a. rationing energy use equitably among all customers
b. choosing to disconnect power to a wasteful customer
c. illustrating monthly water use to a utility customer
d. rationing energy supply during times of high-power usage
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Question 14
Dr. Lenta conducts research combining social, cultural, and political influences to promote health in individuals. Which type of psychology is most likely to interest Dr. Lenta?
a. environmental psychology
b. forensic psychology
c. community psychology
d. developmental psychology
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Question 15
Flora is an environmental psychologist and is conducting research on the behavior of children age seven in public parks when they are playing alone on the playground equipment. Flora is most likely using the playground equipment as a(n)
a. physical environment.
b. social environment.
c. behavioral setting.
d. aptitude test.
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Question 16
According to the textbook, in terms of following a job description, which of the following people are likely to best fit in within their organizational culture?
a. I delegate my menial duties to others.
b. I go beyond my assigned duties.
c. I follow my assigned duties without question.
d. I ask my supervisor to clarify my assigned duties.
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Question 17
What method is adopted by psychologists to find solutions to problems such as overcrowding, pollution, and overuse of resources?
a. resource management
b. environmental assessment
c. energy conservation
d. urban planning
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Question 18
The skills that include recognizing problems, evaluating the value and reliability of information, developing or assessing potential solutions to perspective thinking and metacognitive skills are related to
a. collaborative skills.
b. critical thinking skills.
c. complex skills.
d. communication skills.
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Question 19
Xiao sees a graph on her electric bill that indicates she is using 30 percent more electricity than others in her area. To change her attitude about electricity consumption, Xiao’s electric company is using
a. a social dilemma.
b. social norms marketing.
c. personalized normative feedback.
d. an illustration of Xiao’s environmental footprint.
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Question 20
Kettie started a plumbing business after college and wishes her employees to look beyond their self-interests to help the business compete. She encourages her employees to work ethically, tells her employees that their work is meaningful, holds “think outside the box” sessions with her employees to solve problems, and provides opportunities for training in new plumbing technologies. Kettie is favoring
a. Theory X leadership methods.
b. management by objective leadership methods.
c. transformational leadership methods.
d. Theory Y leadership methods.
