Ch 2 Guided notes Practice test

What is A+B=C

(A) plus or beliefs (B) equal the consequences (C) how we respond

As we read in The Late Paper, Kim received an "F" in psychology when she did not turn in her term paper on time. What would be the most likely response of Kim's Inner Guide? a. "I have made some poor choices. It's time to make a change: I will re-enroll in the class for next semester." b. "I should never have listened to Cindy or Mary—this is entirely their fault." c. "I knew that school wasn't for me. Arnold was right." d. "Who needs this class anyway? Prof. Freud never really liked me. This is proof."

A

Choose the TRUE statement below: A. You choose the thoughts that occupy your mind, and you can take responsibility for them. B. You cannot control the thoughts that occupy your mind.

A

Is this statement using Victim or Creator language: I'll try to do better. a. Victim b. Creator

A

When you ask yourself "Do I have a choice here?", the answer you always assume in the Wise-Choice Process is __________. a. Yes b. No c. Maybe

A

Which statement below best describes the ways Victims and Creators use their energy in any situation? a. Victims use all their energy in judging themselves or others, while Creators use their energy to solve the problem. b. Creators use all their energy in judging themselves or others, while Victims use their energy to solve the problem. c. Victims and Creators use their energy to find the best solutions for the problems they face. d. Creators and Victims use their energy to place blame on the causes of their problems.

A

Which of the following is NOT a belief accepted by Creators? a. I am proactive—I take action and seek solutions. b. I respect the power of the "luck of the draw," fate, and superstition in creating my success. c. I always have a choice. d. All of the answer choices e. None of the answer choices

B

Which of the following is NOT an effective way of disputing your irrational and self sabotaging beliefs? A. Offers evidence that your judgment are incorrect B. Remind yourself that many of the people you know believe the same way about situation or themselves C. Offers a positive explanation of the problem D. Questions the importance of the problem E. Consider that you may be correct in your judgment and offer a plan to improve the situation

B

A key ingredient of personal responsibility is __________. a. procrastination b. happiness c. choice d. Stereotyping

C

By listening to my Inner Defender voice, I can be sure that __________. a. I will identify who's to blame for circumstances in my life. b. I will trade long-term success for short-term comfort and self-justification. c. I will not have to face difficult changes that may need to be made in my life. d. all of the answer choices e. none of the answer choices

D

The intent of the Inner Critic's judgmental voice, ironically, is good. What is it? a. Listening to the Inner Critic is the only way to create a positive outcome. b. Inner Critic keeps me safe from change and new behaviors. c. Self-judgment is my realistic response to what others have told me about myself. d. Criticizing myself shows that I know my flaws, can eliminate them, and win others' approval. e. None of the answer choices

D

When it comes to finding career opportunities, a Creator will __________. a. read the newspaper daily, loudly complaining about the shortage of 'good' jobs b. tell a few friends that he or she is looking for a job and wait for the phone to ring c. blame their lack of good job experience on bosses that never gave them responsibilities or appreciated their skills d. read the newspaper daily seeking any opportunity that fits his or her skill set, go to an employment agency, take a Career Exploration course e. none of the answer choices

D

Which strategy can you use to disprove a stereotype threat? A. Offer evidence that the stereotype is wrong B. Questions the importance of the stereotype C. Offer a plan to address the stereotype D. All of the answer choices

D

The Inner Guide __________. a. seeks to make the best of any situation b. knows that judgment doesn't improve difficult situations c. observes each situation and asks, Am I on course or off course? d. tells us the impartial truth (to the extent that it is knowable) e. all of the answer choices

E

Creators make creator choices 100% of the time.

False

North American culture typically defines maturity as taking responsibility for one's own life. Based on this culture.

False

Rosa Parks stated that she was "tired of giving in" to the expectation that African Americans must give up their rights-and seats-to whites. This is an examples of the Inner Critic.

False

The belief that a higher power or fate is controlling the outcome of our lives is an examples 9of an internal locus of control.

False

True or False? When a Creator is unhappy in the workplace, he or she is likely to blame others or their own permanent flaws for their occupational woes.

False

I'll try to be here, just not in a morning person.

Inner critic

I'm stupid

Inner critic

No point in even signing up for that math course- I never do well in math.

Inner critic

He's stupid

Inner defender

I deserve a raise after all the work I have done,I've been here three weeks and my boss treats me like a slave.

Inner defender

I'll never do well as John

Inner defender

I've so much trouble with my girlfriend, if I fail a test, it's her fault.

Inner defender

The prerequisite for the Nirsing program is so hard, they don't want anybody to get in.

Inner defender

I'm not happy with my grade in English. I'll start going to the tutoring center in the mornings.

Inner guide

Okay, this isnt working,I'll make a plan to do it another way.

Inner guide

Inner critic

The critical voice that bombards you with constant negative self-talk.

Inner Guide

The wise inner voice that seeks to make the best of any situation

A friend says that she will call you, but she never does. Rather than phone or text her, you become angry and delete her from your social networking site with the thought," I'll show you." True or false: according to Albert Ellis, your response to your friend's behavior may be based on an irrational belief.

True

A strong part of the deep culture of North American higher education is a belief that college students are adults.

True

Rosa Parks' decision to not give up her seat is an example of a Creator mindset because she saw more than one option in a difficult situation.

True

The difference between responding to life as a Victim or a Creator is how we choose to use our energy.

True

True or False? As long as you resist your role in creating the outcome and experiences in your life, you will fall far short of your potential

True

True or False? Creators make use of the power of wise choices; they believe that there is always an option that will lead them toward the success they want- in college or in the work place.

True

True or False? Different cultures see locus of control differently.

True

wise choice process

What's my present situation? How would I like my situation to be? What are my possible choices? What's the likely outcome of each possible choice? Which choice(s) will I commit to doing? When and how will I evaluate my plan?

Creator Mindset

causes people to see multiple options, choose wisely among them, and take effective actions to achieve the life they want

Stereotype threat

is a fear that your behavior in a particular situations, might confirm a negative stereotype about a cultural group to which you belong.

Victim Mindset

keeps people from seeing and acting on choices that could help them achieve the life they want

Inner Defender

the inner voice that judges, blames, and criticizes others

external locus of control

the perception that chance or outside forces beyond your personal control determine your fate.

internal locus of control

the perception that you control your own fate