Perhaps the Best, Most Direct Way to Find Out If

question 21

Multiple Choice

Perhaps the best, most direct way to find out if you will enjoy the realities of teaching is to

• A) get frequent, long-term baby-sitting jobs.
• B) seek the services of a career placement counselor, who can then direct you.
• C) volunteer several hours a week at a school or supervise extracurricular activities.
• D) study the teachers' benefits and salaries where you would like to teach.

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Definitions:

External Locus of Control

The belief that one's life outcomes are largely determined by external forces beyond one's personal control or influence.

High Self-efficacy Expectations

The belief in one's own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task, which can play a significant role in how goals, tasks, and challenges are approached.

Self-defeating Behavior

Actions or attitudes that undermine one's own success or well-being.

Choleric Personality

A temperament characterized by energy, passion, and ambition, often leading to assertiveness and competitiveness.