Psychology of Personal Adjustment Mid Term

Questions and Answers

What term describes the fear or dislike of advanced technology?

Technophobia (correct)

Job Burnout

Digital Footprint

Cyberslacking

What is the term for all of the information about a person that can be found online?

Digital Footprint

What term describes a general sense of emotional exhaustion and cynicism in relation to one's job?

Job Burnout

What is the term for when workers spend an excess amount of time online for personal reasons?

Cyberslacking Signup and view all the answers

What is the scientific study of human functioning that promotes strengths and virtues?

Positive Psychology Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a technique used to gain personal information for identity theft?

Phishing Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a deficit in a bank account caused by drawing more money than the account holds?

Overdraft Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for working at home using a computer linked to one's place of employment?

Telecommuting Signup and view all the answers

What term describes working at a job for which one is overqualified?

Underemployed Signup and view all the answers

What is a large formal assembly of people called?

Convocation Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to a person's place of employment?

Workplace Signup and view all the answers

What is the learning management system used for online courses?

Canvas Signup and view all the answers

What can students do with PeopleSoft?

View grades, enroll or drop classes, view financial accounts Signup and view all the answers

What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid Signup and view all the answers

What is the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)?

A test that assesses graphic literacy, applied math, and workplace documents Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of failure to pay tuition?

You will be dropped from the class, not allowed to register for future classes, and your transcripts will be held. Signup and view all the answers

What does an 'FA' mean in academic terms?

Failure due to absences Signup and view all the answers

What are some key points of emailing etiquette?

Use name and title, be concise, and do not use all caps. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Dr. Jesse Smith?

The president of Jones College Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes full-time status in hours?

15 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is Mississippi Works?

A place for Mississippians to find jobs Signup and view all the answers

What are effective methods for job searching?

Online websites, job placement centers, job fairs Signup and view all the answers

What should not be mentioned during a job interview?

Salary Signup and view all the answers

What is important to consider when choosing a career?

Explore career options, set career goals, and know available jobs. Signup and view all the answers

What information can be included in a job application?

Education, experience, contact info, special skills Signup and view all the answers

What is a cover letter used for in a job application?

To highlight knowledge and skill for a specific job Signup and view all the answers

What are some ways to keep good credit?

Only charge what you can afford, pay bills on time, pay the balance off quickly. Signup and view all the answers

What should a household budget be based on?

Regular income, not fluctuating income like tax or grant refunds. Signup and view all the answers

What does the five-minute personality test determine?

Strengths and weaknesses of personality types in the workplace. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following career clusters with their fields:

Agriculture = Agriculture Architecture = Architecture Arts = Arts Business = Business Education = Education Finance = Finance Government = Government Health Science = Health Science Hospitality = Hospitality Human Services = Human Services Information Technology = Information Technology Law = Law Manufacturing = Manufacturing Marketing = Marketing Science = Science Transportation = Transportation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Terms in Personal Adjustment Psychology

Technophobia: Fear or dislike of advanced technology.
Digital Footprint: Accumulated information about a person found online, reflecting their online presence and activities.
Job Burnout: Emotional exhaustion and cynicism in the workplace, characterized by:
- Exhaustion
- Depersonalization
- Diminished personal accomplishment
Cyberslacking: Excessive personal online activity during work hours that does not benefit the employer.
Positive Psychology: Scientific study focused on human functioning, emphasizing strengths and virtues that promote individual and community thriving.
Phishing: Technique used to acquire personal information for identity theft via fraudulent emails.

Financial and Employment Terms

Overdraft: A deficit occurring when more money is withdrawn from a bank account than is available.
Telecommuting: Working from home through a computer linked electronically to the employer.
Underemployed: Individuals who work at jobs for which they are overqualified or those who desire full-time work but are working part-time.
Convocation: A large formal assembly of individuals, typically for academic purposes.
Workplace: The physical or virtual location where an individual is employed.
Canvas: Learning management system utilized for online courses.
PeopleSoft Features: Includes functionalities for students to view grades, enroll or drop classes, and manage financial accounts.
FAFSA: Stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, a form for federal financial aid.
NCRC: National Career Readiness Certificate that tests skills in graphic literacy, applied math, and understanding workplace documents.

Consequences of Tuition Non-Payment: Results in being dropped from classes, inability to register for future courses, and holding of transcripts.
"FA" Grade: Designation that denotes failure due to excessive absences.
Email Etiquette: Maintain professionalism by addressing recipients properly, being concise, and avoiding all caps or demanding language.

Institutional Leadership and Student Life

Dr. Jesse Smith: Currently the president of Jones College.
Full-Time Status: Defined as taking 15 hours of courses.
Mississippi Works: A resource platform for job opportunities for residents of Mississippi.

Job Search and Career Considerations

Effective Job Search Methods: Explore jobs through online platforms, placement centers, and job fairs.
Job Interview Tips: Avoid discussing salary, dress appropriately, and ensure punctuality for interviews.
Career Choosing: Should include exploration of options and goals, focusing on more than just salary.
Job Application Components: Can request education, experience, contact information, and special skills.
Cover Letter Purpose: Supplement application by showcasing relevant knowledge and skills for a specific job.

Financial Management

Good Credit Practices: Encourage charging only what can be afforded, timely bill payments, and paying off balances quickly.
Household Budgeting: Should be established based on regular income, avoiding reliance on fluctuating sources such as tax refunds.
Five Minute Personality Test: Assesses workplace personality types to highlight strengths and weaknesses, categorized into four animals: lion, beaver, otter, and golden retriever.

Career Clusters

16 Career Clusters: Categorized fields of study or work include:
- Agriculture
- Architecture
- Arts
- Business
- Education
- Finance
- Government
- Health Science
- Hospitality
- Human Services
- Information Technology
- Law
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
- Science
- Transportation

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