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How does a vocation differ from a job?
How does a vocation differ from a job?
- A job is some type of employment, but a vocation involves a strong calling to fulfill a career path. (correct)
- Jobs involve getting paid, but vocations are usually voluntary activities.
- A vocation is a short-term pursuit, whereas a job is usually retained for a longer period.
- Vocations pay better than jobs do.
Which person is most likely to perceive herself as overqualified for a job?
Which person is most likely to perceive herself as overqualified for a job?
- Bridgette, who is high in agreeableness
- Carla, who is high in extraversion
- Anita, who is high in conscientiousness
- Sara, who is high in narcissism (correct)
Which job is an individual who has followed a leadership career path (according to the Oregon Vocational Interest Scales) likely to have?
Which job is an individual who has followed a leadership career path (according to the Oregon Vocational Interest Scales) likely to have?
- physicist working for the federal government
- personal chef for an international banker
- upper management of a corporation (correct)
The organization career type on the Oregon Vocational Interest Scales is correlated with which Big Five personality trait?
The organization career type on the Oregon Vocational Interest Scales is correlated with which Big Five personality trait?
Research has shown that job satisfaction and job performance are ______.
Research has shown that job satisfaction and job performance are ______.
In an occupation in which it is important to voice one's opinions, the _____ dimension of the Big Five would lead to better performance.
In an occupation in which it is important to voice one's opinions, the _____ dimension of the Big Five would lead to better performance.
The term _____ behaviour is used to describe the behaviour of a worker who does positive things for an organization beyond a defined job description.
The term _____ behaviour is used to describe the behaviour of a worker who does positive things for an organization beyond a defined job description.
High _____ and low _____ are personality traits that predict higher pay.
High _____ and low _____ are personality traits that predict higher pay.
_____ is especially important for jobs that require face-to-face interactions with others, such as that of being a host in a restaurant.
_____ is especially important for jobs that require face-to-face interactions with others, such as that of being a host in a restaurant.
How is attachment defined in attachment theory?
How is attachment defined in attachment theory?
Gabe's mother, Ann, is a chronic alcoholic. Gabe is difficult to comfort when he is scared. He is clingy. He becomes upset when Ann leaves because he is afraid that she will not come back. These behaviours illustrate _____ attachment.
Gabe's mother, Ann, is a chronic alcoholic. Gabe is difficult to comfort when he is scared. He is clingy. He becomes upset when Ann leaves because he is afraid that she will not come back. These behaviours illustrate _____ attachment.
Viktor is placed in the Strange Situation, causing him to be upset. When his mother returns, Viktor looks away from her and refuses to acknowledge her presence. What kind of attachment style is Viktor demonstrating?
Viktor is placed in the Strange Situation, causing him to be upset. When his mother returns, Viktor looks away from her and refuses to acknowledge her presence. What kind of attachment style is Viktor demonstrating?
The dimensional approach to attachment measures how people score on _____ and _____.
The dimensional approach to attachment measures how people score on _____ and _____.
_____ is the attachment dimension assessing a person's desire not to be connected emotionally to relationship partners.
_____ is the attachment dimension assessing a person's desire not to be connected emotionally to relationship partners.
Which type of attachment is associated with high anxiety and low avoidance?
Which type of attachment is associated with high anxiety and low avoidance?
Wally sees the world through his eyes only. When his frustrated girlfriend asks him to please try to see situations as she sees them, he responds with a blank stare and mumbles, "I don't know what you mean." Wally would appear to be low in _____.
Wally sees the world through his eyes only. When his frustrated girlfriend asks him to please try to see situations as she sees them, he responds with a blank stare and mumbles, "I don't know what you mean." Wally would appear to be low in _____.
People high in the components of the dark triad are more likely to engage in game-playing in their relationships, as well as _____, compared to people not displaying those traits.
People high in the components of the dark triad are more likely to engage in game-playing in their relationships, as well as _____, compared to people not displaying those traits.
Which characteristic is the best predictor of attraction among dating partners?
Which characteristic is the best predictor of attraction among dating partners?
Compared to a mentally healthy person, a person with borderline personality disorder typically displays _____.
Compared to a mentally healthy person, a person with borderline personality disorder typically displays _____.
_____ is the trait on the Personality Inventory for DSM-5 associated with extreme introversion.
_____ is the trait on the Personality Inventory for DSM-5 associated with extreme introversion.
Which constellation of personality traits describes people who are more likely to suffer from depression?
Which constellation of personality traits describes people who are more likely to suffer from depression?
Which personality pattern is associated with bipolar disorder?
Which personality pattern is associated with bipolar disorder?
Fundamentally, what is the source of many behavioural problems?
Fundamentally, what is the source of many behavioural problems?
Casey is high in the personality trait that best predicts who will live the longest. Which trait is that?
Casey is high in the personality trait that best predicts who will live the longest. Which trait is that?
How is self-control best conceptualized?
How is self-control best conceptualized?
Which of the Big Five personality traits is linked to social inhibition?
Which of the Big Five personality traits is linked to social inhibition?
What are the defining features of hostility?
What are the defining features of hostility?
Flashcards
What is a vocation?
What is a vocation?
A strong calling to fulfill a career path, differing from a job.
Who feels overqualified?
Who feels overqualified?
Someone high in narcissism might overestimate their abilities and qualifications, leading them to feel overqualified.
Leadership career path job
Leadership career path job
Upper management of a corporation typically involves leadership responsibilities and strategic decision-making.
Oregon Scales & Conscientiousness
Oregon Scales & Conscientiousness
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Job Satisfaction vs. Performance
Job Satisfaction vs. Performance
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Extraversion at Work
Extraversion at Work
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Organizational citizenship
Organizational citizenship
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Pay-Predicting Traits
Pay-Predicting Traits
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Jobs needing Agreeableness
Jobs needing Agreeableness
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Attachment definition
Attachment definition
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Anxious attachment behaviors
Anxious attachment behaviors
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Avoidant attachment style
Avoidant attachment style
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Attachment Dimensions
Attachment Dimensions
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Attachment: Avoidance Defined
Attachment: Avoidance Defined
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High Anxiety, Low Avoidance
High Anxiety, Low Avoidance
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Deficient perspective-taking
Deficient perspective-taking
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Dark Triad: Mate poaching
Dark Triad: Mate poaching
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Predicting Attraction Success
Predicting Attraction Success
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Comparing traits Borderline
Comparing traits Borderline
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DSM-5 and Introversion
DSM-5 and Introversion
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Study Notes
- A job is a type of employment, but a vocation involves a strong calling to fulfill a career path.
- People high in narcissism are likely to perceive themselves as overqualified for a job.
- An individual who has followed a leadership career path is likely to have upper management of a corporation.
- The organization career type on the Oregon Vocational Interest Scales correlates with conscientiousness.
- Job satisfaction and job performance are positively correlated but more weakly than expected.
- In an occupation where voicing opinions is important, extraversion leads to better performance.
- Organizational citizenship behavior describes a worker doing positive things beyond their job description.
- High conscientiousness and low neuroticism are personality traits that predict higher pay.
- Agreeableness is important for jobs requiring face-to-face interactions, like being a host in a restaurant.
- Attachment theory defines attachment as the link between a child and their primary caregiver.
- Anxious attachment is illustrated by behaviors where an individual is difficult to comfort when scared and becomes upset when a caregiver leaves due to fear of abandonment.
- Avoidant attachment is demonstrated when a child looks away from their mother and refuses to acknowledge her presence upon her return in the Strange Situation.
- The dimensional approach to attachment measures how people score on anxiety and avoidance.
- Avoidance is the attachment dimension measuring a person's desire not to be emotionally connected to relationship partners.
- Preoccupied attachment is associated with high anxiety and low avoidance.
- Wally, who cannot understand his girlfriend's perspective, appears to be low in perspective-taking.
- Those high in the dark triad are more likely to engage in mate-poaching.
- Physical attractiveness is the best predictor of attraction among dating partners.
- A person with borderline personality disorder typically displays higher neuroticism, lower conscientiousness, and lower agreeableness.
- Detachment is the trait on the Personality Inventory for DSM-5 associated with extreme introversion.
- High neuroticism, low extraversion and low conscientiousness describe people are more likely to suffer from depression.
- High neuroticism, high extraversion and high openness to experience characterize the personality pattern associated with bipolar disorder.
- Many behavioral problems stem from low self-control, low conscientiousness, and impulsivity.
- Conscientiousness is the personality trait that best predicts who will live the longest.
- Self-control is best conceptualized as a muscle.
- Low extraversion is linked to social inhibition.
- The defining features of hostility are feelings of anger and frustration.
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