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What is the major route for ATP production?
a. oxidative phosphorylation
b. hydrolysis
c. peroxidation
d. transformation
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In which organelle do the TCA cycle and fatty acid oxidation occur?
a. Golgi apparatus
b. nucleus
c. microsomes
d. mitochondrion
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All components of the electron transport chain are embedded in the _____.
a. mitochondrial inner membrane
b. mitochondrial outer membrane
c. mitochondrial matrix
d. cytoplasmic matrix
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The organelle responsible for production of most of the metabolic energy (ATP) is the _____.
a. Golgi apparatus
b. endoplasmic reticulum
c. nucleus
d. mitochondrion
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Enzymes of metabolic pathways that are associated with the cytoplasmic matrix so that the product of one enzyme is released in close proximity to the next enzyme for which it is a substrate to facilitate velocity of the overall pathway include enzymes of _____.
a. beta-oxidation
b. glycolysis
c. ketone production
d. the Krebs cycle
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In the cell structure the _____ provides support and controls the movement of cell organelles.
a. endoplasmic reticulum
b. mitochondrion
c. cytoskeleton
d. matrix space
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Proteins attached to the membrane through hydrophobic interactions and embedded in the membrane are called _____.
a. peripheral proteins
b. rough endoplasmic reticulum
c. integral proteins
d. Golgi apparatuses
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The carbohydrate moieties of the plasma membrane glycoproteins and glycolipids are oriented _____.
a. outwardly, away from the cytoplasmic matrix
b. inwardly, toward the lumen
c. equally inwardly and outwardly to maintain symmetry
d. between the bilayers of the membranes
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Which of the following is NOT an attribute common to all membranes?
a. Membranes are symmetrical.
b. Membranes form sheet-like structures.
c. Membranes are fluid structures.
d. Membranes protect cellular components.
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What is the role of cholesterol in plasma membrane structure?
a. produce bile
b. regulate fluidity
c. reduce stability
d. produce hormones
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Membrane proteins serve as all of the following EXCEPT _____.
a. pumps
b. detoxifiers
c. receptors
d. enzymes
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Membrane lipid bilayers consist primarily of _____.
a. phospholipids
b. cholesterol
c. proteins
d. saturated fatty acids
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Case 17.1
William is a 38-year-old computer systems executive. He has come to a point in his life where he is reassessing his ambitions and personal life. He attends professional development conferences regularly and is working on an MBA. Although he eats a low-fat diet and exercises regularly, he works 70-80 hours a week, seldom sees his children except after they are in bed, does not visit his place of worship except on religious holidays, and feels as though his wife is a stranger. William believes that if he can earn just 20 percent more, he can relax because his family will be financially secure.
Refer to Case 17.1. In order to attain a "right livelihood," William needs to
a. accept the myth of scarcity.
b. place money in a secondary position.
c. spend what he earns.
d. avoid discussing financial matters with his family.
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Case 17.1
William is a 38-year-old computer systems executive. He has come to a point in his life where he is reassessing his ambitions and personal life. He attends professional development conferences regularly and is working on an MBA. Although he eats a low-fat diet and exercises regularly, he works 70-80 hours a week, seldom sees his children except after they are in bed, does not visit his place of worship except on religious holidays, and feels as though his wife is a stranger. William believes that if he can earn just 20 percent more, he can relax because his family will be financially secure.
Refer to Case 17.1. In order to attain a "right livelihood," William needs to
a. get promoted so he can delegate more of his work.
b. lose weight and get in better shape.
c. de-emphasize the spiritual side of his life.
d. make a conscious choice to do so.
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Which of the following is trueabout developing a life plan for effective human relations?
a. It generally results in satisfying relations with others at the expense of career advancement.
b. It only works if you are working for a small, progressive company.
c. It can mean career advancement and financial benefits as well as strong, satisfying relationships with others.
d. It takes a long time and the benefits are generally minimal.
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Once you are aware of the need to change a certain habit in your life, you must
a. develop a commitment to change.
b. reward yourself for seeing the need for change.
c. keep the decision to change to yourself in case you are unable to change.
d. become critical of others who still have that habit.
Q:
Which of the following statements offers an effective way to break a negative habit or to form a positive habit?
a. Avoid feedback from others because they do not understand your situation.
b. Reward yourself only after you have achieved your final goal.
c. Plan a new form of change if you do not succeed within a few days.
d. Practice what you have learned to change your behavior.
Q:
Mary has decided she needs to quit smoking for her health and the health of her family. She has spoken with her doctor and has gathered information from the Internet and directly from friends who have quit smoking. What does Mary need to do next?
a. Reward herself in some way as reinforcement
b. Get some feedback from friends and family on her progress
c. Apply the information she has learned and practice the act of quitting smoking
d. Develop a desire to change her habit
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With regard to exercise, it is important to
a. participate in a physical activity every day.
b. avoid going to extremes.
c. take the "no pain, no gain" approach.
d. stop immediately upon developing a cramp.
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Good health can positively impact work life by
a. helping combat stress and tension.
b. providing a higher energy level.
c. preventing loss of work time due to sick days.
d. all of these ways.
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Which of the following is nota key guideline for a healthy diet?
a. Only eat low calorie foods so that you can eat more and not feel hungary.
b. Avoid too much sodium.
c. If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation.
d. Maintain a diet that is balanced and varied.
Q:
Dave and Becky spend one Saturday per month helping Habitat for Humanity build homes for poor families in their hometown. Their activity most likely directly enhances their
a. disposable income.
b. social standing.
c. spiritual health.
d. intellectual growth.
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People who have a large network of friends and social relationships
a. are given raises more often.
b. more easily cope with illnesses.
c. are not as overworked.
d. are more likely to get promoted.
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Malcolm is starting to turn down overtime opportunities, he's developed a personal reading list that he is working through, and he is cutting back from seven-day weeks to five-and-one-half-day weeks. Malcolm is most likely working on what kind of non-financial resource?
a. Work as self-expression
b. Education and training
c. Deeper spirituality
d. Developing more leisure time
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The New Economy rewards workers for being career activists. To acquire the skills and abilities, you need to
a. develop a strong personal brand by building your strengths and overcoming your weaknesses.
b. learn about as many different topics as you possibly can.
c. develop new working habits that allow you to spend more time in the office.
d. all of these.
Q:
Non-financial resources include things such as
a. a well-earned bonus check.
b. an award for achieving a sales goal.
c. a training seminar related to one's field of work.
d. all of these.
Q:
Which of the following examples best demonstrates mature money management?
a. Lina doesn't necessarily track her spending habits, but she does manage to at least break even each month.
b. Tyrese's spending habits are largely influenced by keeping up with the latest trends and conveniences.
c. Donna often borrows when interest rates are low.
d. Diego earns $1,900 a month and begins to curb his discretionary spending when he notices his savings account balance dip to $4,800.
Q:
Which of the following is a good money management strategy?
a. Save the equivalent of two or three months of salary for living expences if you lose your job.
b. Remember that dual-income families are more successful about limiting their spending than single-income families.
c. Don"t use credit cards.
d. Smart financial planning is only a matter of numbers.
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In the opening Chapter 17 vignette, you were introduced to Eric Chang and his burn out from working so hard at Google. He found guidance and support from a seminar offered by Google. How did the class help those people who attended?
a. It helped them take charge of their future career.
b. It created a "emotional and mental bank account" to offset the stress.
c. It encouraged them to pursue more leisure time.
d. They developed a right livelihood based on job stability.
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People who embrace right livelihood accept that money and security are
a. not to be taken for granted.
b. essential to maintaining a stable marriage and family life.
c. the key to personal satisfaction.
d. not the primary rewards in life.
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When it comes to a right livelihood,
a. most people cannot adopt it due to family and financial commitments.
b. seeking it is primarily a matter of conscious choice.
c. people who embrace this concept consider money their top priority.
d. those who choose it tend to require high amounts of leisure time.
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In his late 30s, Jerry quit his lucrative career in engineering to teach middle school science. His teaching salary is one-third less and his work hours are one-third more compared to his engineering work; however, he finds the work fulfilling. Jerry is happy that he finally found the courage to make a career switch that he had been considering for several years. Jerry's career change is an example of
a. religious awakening.
b. right livelihood.
c. natural progression.
d. professional advancement.
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Recent economic, social, and demographic disturbances have many people overworked or without jobs, depressed and anxious about their future, plagued by self-doubt and pity. Which of the following statements does notadequately put today's challenges into perspective?
a. Typical careers today rarely follow straight upward paths, but rather dart in many directions.
b. Such challenges provide motivation to focus more and work harder on stabilizing or reclaiming one's career and identity.
c. Despite loss, one can still discover success by redefining it in terms of other non-work related dimensions.
d. Challenges offer an opportunity to reexamine one's choices and to make new ones that uncover greater meaning and personal satisfaction.
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In light of today's economic and social climate, individuals across the ages are giving greater attention to
a. compensation packages and incentives.
b. job security and promotion schedule.
c. work-life balance and spiritual fulfillment.
d. health insurance and fringe benefits.
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What are the five steps people should follow to break old habits and form new positive habits?
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What is your definition of spirituality? How is this similar or different from the definition in the book? Are the definitions compatible? Besides involvement in religion, what are some ways to develop healthy spirituality?
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Explain how your physical and mental health is a resource for enriching your life.
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What are three ways to develop your intellectual growth by acquiring the skills and abilities you need?
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Offer four tips for personal financial management.
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What does the term right livelihoodmean? What are its three main characteristics? Do you believe it is possible to have a right livelihood if any one of the three characteristics is absent? Explain.
Q:
Describe the traditional success model. What are the consequences of following this traditional model?
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For many people, physical fitness means regular exercise three times a week for ____________________ minutes.
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The ability to perform daily tasks vigorously with enough energy left over to enjoy leisure activities is an appropriate definition of ____________________.
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Mei feels like it is becoming increasingly difficult to leave the office by 5:30pm and to leave her work behind on the weekends. Mei's trend of lengthening work days and weeks is known as ____________________.
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____________________ can be defined as an inner attitude that emphasizes energy, creative choice, and a powerful force for living.
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Some feel that their ____________________ resources are their real wealthgood physical and mental health, education, and leisure time.
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Individuals whose spending habits are compelled by owning bigger, better, or more up-to-date materials items are driven by the ____________________.
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The "right livelihood" concept recognizes that work should be a vehicle for ____________________.
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____________________ is a conscious choice that places money in a secondary position, and recognizes that work is a vehicle for personal growth.
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Companies that have a culture that respects both personal and work-related needs have adopted the concept of the ___________ model.
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The traditional measure of success is that a person have a ____________________.
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Once you understand the benefits of breaking a habit, it is important to seek advice or learn from the experiences of others.
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Feedback from others can be an important key to changing a habit.
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Helen hands Linda a self-development book and tells her that it will help her break her tendency to procrastinate. Helen's advice is unlikely to help if Linda isn't already motivated to change.
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For exercise to be effective, people must be physically active for at least 30 minutes on an everyday basis.
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To lose weight, choose one or two low-calorie food items to eat for a long period of time.
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Meditation, prayer, spiritual reading, and time with nature are all ways to achieve healthy spirituality.
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In the New Economy, people are most rewarded through education and intellectual growth when they spend years studying a broad array of subjects.
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Good health is receiving greater attention today because we are all thinking and read about it and spending more time in the gyms.
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In an effort to eat a healthy diet, one should know the pyramid of types of foods. It remains the best way to measure the foods you eat.
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Regular exercise and a healthy diet produce greater mental clarity, a higher energy level, and a more youthful appearance.
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Jim feels depressed in the months following his layoff. His concept of success is likely founded on the satisfaction of nonfinancial resources, like job title.
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Non-financial rewards can often make bigger contributions to a happy and fulfilling life than financial rewards can.
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The first step in managing your finances is only spending what you earn.
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Self-exploration and continual evaluation of your needs, goals, and job satisfaction are important.
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Choosing right livelihood is simply a matter of do what you like to do.
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When making important life choices, people who accept the "right livelihood" concept consider the importance of financial stability but place money and security in a secondary position.
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When developing your life plan, it is important to meet the expectations of othersespecially those of family, friends, and mentorsin the choices you make.
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According to the Total Person model, one experiences success when both personal and work-related needs are satisfied.
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Only the labor force in Sweden work harder and longer than Americans.
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Older workers who delay their retirement are creating a "gray ceiling" for the next generation.
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Case 17.1
William is a 38-year-old computer systems executive. He has come to a point in his life where he is reassessing his ambitions and personal life. He attends professional development conferences regularly and is working on an MBA. Although he eats a low-fat diet and exercises regularly, he works 70-80 hours a week, seldom sees his children except after they are in bed, does not visit his place of worship except on religious holidays, and feels as though his wife is a stranger. William believes that if he can earn just 20 percent more, he can relax because his family will be financially secure.
Refer to Case 17.1. William has decided to change a significant habit in his life. At this time, he is reading about the habit and gathering ideas on how to change it. William is in which stage of the change process?
a. Motivation
b. Knowledge
c. Practice
d. Reinforcement
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Case 17.1
William is a 38-year-old computer systems executive. He has come to a point in his life where he is reassessing his ambitions and personal life. He attends professional development conferences regularly and is working on an MBA. Although he eats a low-fat diet and exercises regularly, he works 70-80 hours a week, seldom sees his children except after they are in bed, does not visit his place of worship except on religious holidays, and feels as though his wife is a stranger. William believes that if he can earn just 20 percent more, he can relax because his family will be financially secure.
Refer to Case 17.1. Should William begin earning 20 percent or more, what is he likely to discover?
a. Money does not create or sustain happiness.
b. Money is ultimately the most effective way to developing security in life.
c. He needs more money beyond the 20 percent salary increase.
d. Money is more important than physical fitness.
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Case 17.1
William is a 38-year-old computer systems executive. He has come to a point in his life where he is reassessing his ambitions and personal life. He attends professional development conferences regularly and is working on an MBA. Although he eats a low-fat diet and exercises regularly, he works 70-80 hours a week, seldom sees his children except after they are in bed, does not visit his place of worship except on religious holidays, and feels as though his wife is a stranger. William believes that if he can earn just 20 percent more, he can relax because his family will be financially secure.
Refer to Case 17.1. The most glaring lack of a nonfinancial resource in William's life is which of the following?
a. Self-esteem
b. Education and training
c. Leisure time
d. Healthy diet
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What is the best way to deal with sexual harassment in the workplace?
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The implementation of flexible work schedules is one way that businesses are trying to be more family friendly. List and give a brief explanation of five types of flexible scheduling available to employees. Which option do you believe is most effective in today's economic and work climate and why?
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Who does pregnancy discrimination affect and how have they been discriminated against? Provide three factors that contribute to pregnancy discrimination.
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What is linguistic style? Identify two linguistic styles of men and two linguistic styles of women.
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What is the glass ceiling? Compare and contrast both the male and female perspectives regarding barriers of the glass ceiling. Which perspective do you believe is more accurate and why?
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What advice would you give a woman or man who wants to pursue a life that balances work with family?