(THE NEXT FIVE QUESTIONS ARE DESIGNED TO BE USED AS a UNIT)

question 13

Multiple Choice

(THE NEXT FIVE QUESTIONS ARE DESIGNED TO BE USED AS A UNIT) Melvin has been an accountant for 26 years. He enjoys keeping personal and office files in an organized fashion. His favorite television programs are about the daily changes in the stock market. However, his son Jake enjoys the theater and acting. He has been in several high school and college theater productions. Jake wants to continue in his theatrical career, but Melvin believes his son is not being practical. Jake has helped his father with accounting issues during summer and winter vacations but dislikes accounting, finding it boring. Apply Holland's theory in answering these questions. Jake's interests and personality are with his current part-time work environment.

• A) compatible
• B) congruent
• C) incompatible
• D) incongruent

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Definitions:

Cognitive Theorists

Psychologists who study how we perceive, think, and solve problems, emphasizing the importance of mental processes in understanding behavior.

Autonomic Nervous

Refers to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.

Cognitive Appraisal Theory

A theory in psychology that describes how personal interpretation of a situation and its relevance to the individual affects their emotional response.