Title: Career Success Ch. 7 Quiz
Course: Fundamentals of Laboratory Technology > Section: Day 9

Based on Chapter 7 'Decision Making' from "Creating Career Success" by Fabricant, et. al., 2014 Wadsworth, Cengage Learning

Q: A "gap year:"
- Is always the right proposition for students who want to leave college
- Is an opportunity to explore before committing to a program of study
- Is required if you fail your first year of college
- Is an alternative to joining the military in some countries
A: Is an opportunity to explore before committing to a program of study

Q: A positive approach to being "undecided" is being "open-minded."
- True
- False
A: True

Q: A strong belief that through your own abilities you can make things happen is called:
- Self-esteem
- Self-efficacy
- Self-motivation
- Self-worth
A: Self-efficacy

Q: A twenty-five year-old female who can't make a decision about a major unless she has her boyfriend's approval is utilizing the following approach to decision-making:
- Avoidance
- Procrastination
- Pleasing
- Intuitive
A: Pleasing

Q: According to Happenstance Learning Theory, every event should be planned ahead of time in order to avoid an unexpected and uncomfortable situation.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: According to the information in the chapter, if you are avoiding making a decision about a major on-the-job issue:
- You should continue to put off making the decision, even if you have deadlines
- You should avoid making the decision, by reading a good book to take your mind off of it
- You should ask someone who is not involved in the project to make the decision for you
- You should be aware of physical reactions, such as headaches or drowsiness, that may be related to your feelings about the need to make a decision
A: You should be aware of physical reactions, such as headaches or drowsiness, that may be related to your feelings about the need to make a decision

Q: All but one of the following is a technique for minimizing decision-making regret when confronted with too many options.
- Create new alternatives
- Go with your first choice
- Focus on the larger question
- Spend less time on decisions that don't matter
A: Go with your first choice

Q: An internship is not a good method to assist in clarifying your goals
- True
- False
A: False

Q: Avoidance is a healthy way to deal with a tough decision.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: Before making a major decision, a series of smaller decisions usually need to be made first.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Experiential learning can add value to a college degree.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Intuitive decision makers are more likely to "go with their gut."
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Savvy career seekers know the value of taking advantage of unplanned events and opportunities.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: The CASVE model for career problem solving and decision-making suggests that decision- making is a cyclical process.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: The fourth phase of the CASVE model of evaluating a decision's impact and the prioritizing of options is called ____________________.
A: valuing

Q: The growth of technology available to filter and access information has made decision-making easier.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: The logical decision-maker gathers facts, analyzes them, assesses outcomes, and ____________________.
A: takes action

Q: There is a distinct linear path for securing most careers after college.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: To make good decisions:
- You must be born as a good decision-maker
- You can use a decision making strategy
- You should never reconsider or change an earlier decision
- You should avoid asking questions
A: You can use a decision making strategy

Q: Which of the following can increase the probability of having an unplanned event?
- Accepting a friend's last minute invitation
- Staying home and reading a good book
- Sticking to your routine
- Having a 'glass-half-empty' attitude
A: Accepting a friend's last minute invitation

Q: Which of the following phases is not part of the CASVE model of decision-making?
- Deliberation
- Communication
- Synthesis
- Execution
A: Deliberation

Q: Which of the following questions will not be helpful when pondering a decision about whether or not to pursue graduate school?
- Am I prepared for the costs involved?
- What kind of career paths have other graduates of this program followed?
- What are the salary ranges of graduates from this program?
- What jobs are guaranteed for graduates?
A: What jobs are guaranteed for graduates?

Q: Your major dictates your career options, especially if it involves specialized training and skills.
- True
- False
A: False