PSY 718 M1

In TWA Theory, the predictive model focuses on how the fit between the individuals and their environments is attained and maintained.

• True

• False

A counselor used the predictive model of TWA and identified with the client which variables explain why the client is currently dissatisfied with her work. This is a correct application of the predictive model.

• True

• False

The client felt that her work has not offered the flexibility and autonomy she had from her previous job. This state of misfit is described in the TWA theory as the ________.

• satisfactoriness

• correspondence

• discorrespondence

• satisfaction

The employer found that Jane, despite being an exceptional rank-and-file, was not able to meet the expectations of the position of a supervisor. In TWA, this may be referred to as the extent of _____.

• satisfaction

• satisfactoriness

• correspondence

• discorrespondence

According to the TWA, which of the following predicts work satisfaction?

• The adequacy of the salary

• The quality of work environment

• The fit between person and job

• The personal attributes of the employee

According to TWA, the employers evaluation of the satisfactoriness of the work performance does not influence the employee's sense of satisfaction.

• True

• False

According to the TWA, a person may still perform satisfactorily in his/her job even if he is dissatisfied with what he/she is doing.

• True

• False

According to TWA, if a person is dissatisfied with her work, the best possible solution is to change the characteristics of the job or the work environment.

• True

• False

All of the following are part of the six core values of TWA, EXCEPT:

• achievement

• autonomy

• altruism

• appreciation

The boss describes Janet as a person who is quick to make decisions and is rarely caught surprised or paralyzed by sudden work situations. Janet can be described as _____.

• high in celerity

• high in pace

• high in endurance

• high in rhythm