Human Relations Chapter 9 Multiple Choice Q&A

10. According to the Top Six Personal Values listed in your text, which of the following statements is true regarding gender differences and values? a. both genders indicate that happiness is one of their top six values b. women did not include having a fulfilling career as one of their top six values c. having a close family and close friends was identified as the second top value by both genders d. all of the above statements are true

a. both genders indicate that happiness is one of their top six values pg. 400

23. In making value compromises, it is very important that we understand our __________. a. priorities¬ b. purpose in life c. personal definition of meaning and purpose d. level of moral functioning

a. priorities

4. Individuation refers to: a. the separation from our family system and the establishing of our separate identity based on our life experience b. beliefs taught by our individual family rather than from society at large c. attitudes taught by society apart from religious teachings d. none of the above

a. the separation from our family system and the establishing of our separate identity based on our life experience pg. 397

20. According to the text, our __________ represent(s) the blueprint or guideline for the choices and decisions we make throughout our life. a. value system b. belief system c. moral values d. non-moral values

a. value system pg. 394

3. What would the most likely message of the book Tuesdays with Morrie (Albom, 1997) be about? a. treasuring the time we spend together b. finding the purpose and meaning of life c. learning to live well d. taking time to dance and smell the roses

b. finding the purpose and meaning of life

6. According to your text, a strong predictor of what individuals' value is determined by: a. how you spend your time and money b. how you treat your parents c. what you read d. how often you go to church

b. how you spend your time and money pg. ??

9. Which of the following is not one of the six pillars of character described in your text? a. respect b. love c. caring d. trustworthiness

b. love

16. Character traits such as honesty, loyalty, and fairness are often associated with: a. non-moral values b. moral values c. thing oriented value systems d. idea oriented value systems

b. moral values pg. 410

12. Cognitive dissonance accounts for: a. why we never achieve our goals b. reactions to inconsistencies in attitudes and beliefs c. much happiness as they relate to our values d. all of the above

b. reactions to inconsistencies in attitudes and beliefs pg. 405

22. Ethics is best defined as: a. the standard of beliefs we hold b. the standards of conduct or behavior we hold c. the standard of choices we hold d. the standard of attitudes we hold

b. the standards of conduct or behavior we hold pg. 410

24. Which one of the following is not a component to a prejudice? a. to hold certain beliefs against a member of a group b. to be inclined to individuate toward a member of a group c. to feel negatively toward a member of a group d. to be inclined to act negatively toward a member of a group

b. to be inclined to individuate toward a member of a group pg. 398

19. Desires, thoughts not acted on, opinions, interests, goals, aspirations, and beliefs are examples of: a. operative values b. value indicators c. cognitive dissonance d. value oriented conflicts

b. value indicators pg. 404

15. Some authorities have suggested that one criterion that is the natural outgrowth of values clarification is: a. you will feel like a new person b. wealth accumulates more naturally c. a value enhances the person's total growth d. education naturally becomes more important

c. a value enhances the person's total growth pg. 404

17. To claim a value, you must: a. clarify it frequently b. state it concisely c. act in accordance to what you say you believe d. be sure it isn't a partial value

c. act in accordance to what you say you believe

21. Your text lists, Ten Things that Matter to People who Know You. Which of the following are not included in this list? a. respect b. initiative c. generosity d. sincerity

c. generosity pg. 408

11. A direct relationship exists between our value structure and our: a. checkbook b. family background. c. motivation d. physical constitution

c. motivation

2. A value system could be defined as: a. rules and regulations b. positive and negative thoughts we have about something c. the underlying system of beliefs about what is important in life to a person d. doing what we say that we will do

c. the underlying system of beliefs about what is important in life to a person pg. 395

1. A value refers to the personal worth that we place on an: a. object b. thought c. idea d. all of the above

d. all of the above pg. 394

14. Values can give us: a. meaning and purpose in life b. happiness c. established and fulfilled goals d. all of the above

d. all of the above pg. 398

8. Partial values are those values: a. which are in the process of being formed b. that are classified as value indicators c. that are not always acted on d. all of the above

d. all of the above pg. 404

13. Prioritizing our values is an example of: a. values clarification b. deciding what is most important to us c. goal setting d. all of the above

d. all of the above pg. ??

25. According to Stephen Covey, __________ is a style of living based first and foremost on prioritized principles and values. a. emotional congruence b. personality ethic c. psychological congruence d. character ethic

d. character ethic pg. 407??

5. What is exhibited when you achieve congruence between what you know, what you say, and what you do? a. a positive attitude b. cognitive dissonance c. a healthy value system d. integrity

d. integrity pg. 410

7. All of the following are criteria involved in values clarification except: a. prizing or being willing to affirm the choice publicly b. thoughtful consideration of the consequences of each alternative c. choosing freely d. letting your unconscious mind have free reign

d. letting your unconscious mind have free reign pg. 403

18. According to Frankl, what distinguishes us as humans is: a. our search for value clarification b. our search for priorities c. our search for inconsistencies in our values d. our search for purpose

d. our search for purpose pg. 411