Chapter Review

Over their lifetime, a high school dropout will make how much less money than a college graduate?

• $5,000
• $10,000
• $100,000
• $1 million

Which of the following statements about dropouts is not true?

• Dropouts are more likely to commit crimes and go to jail.
• Dropouts are less likely to be single parents
• If a company hires a dropout, it will likely pay him or her about 35 percent less than it would pay a high school graduate.
• Dropouts are more likely to receive assistance from the government.

Which of the following is not one of the major learning styles identified by researchers?

• verbal
• visual
• auditory
• tactile

Which of the following statements about decisions is true?

• Decisions give you power and control over your life.
• Not everyone will make the same decision in the same situation.
• Values, resources, and experience can all influence your decisions.
• All of the above.

Which of the following is the first step to making a decision?

• Consider all possible options.
• Make and implement a plan of action
• Identify the decision to be made.
• Evaluate the decision, process, and outcome.

Which of the following is the first step to making a decision?

• Consider all possible options.
• Make and implement a plan of action
• Identify the decision to be made.
• Evaluate the decision, process, and outcome.

Which of the following statements about consequences is not true?

• All poor choices lead to negative consequences.
• Consequences can have both positive and negative results.
• Sometimes we must live with the consequences of our actions for a long time.
• A person can have good intentions and make bad choices.

What's the first step to solving a problem?

• Figure out who owns the problem
• Recognize the real problem.
• Remove any obstacles.
• Discuss the problem with someone

Which of the following is the last step of the problem-solving process?

• Evaluate the solution, process, and outcome.
• Consider all possible solutions.
• Make and implement a plan of action.
• Select the best solution.

What's another way of saying "milestones"?

• long-term goals
• short-term goals
• goals
• consequences