Abstract
Questions relating to Hagner et al. (2015)
1. Which of the following best describes the attitudes of employees with and without disabilities toward inclusion in the culture of a workplace? Employees pay attention to job factors such as pay and benefits and by and large do not concern themselves with whether or not they fit in with the culture of a workplace Employees tend to take a passive approach and recognize that inclusion in the culture of a workplace will occur by itself over time Employees consider it the responsibility of the employer to ensure that the workplace culture meets their needs Employees typically use active strategies to negotiate acceptance and belonging within a workplace culture
2. Measurement of the strength of workplace cultures where individuals receiving employment specialists’ support were employed formed a distribution that was: Normally distributed Bimodal Positively skewed Negatively skewed
3. In their efforts to include the individuals they serve into the culture of a workplace, employment specialists reported that: The number of strategies they used was far greater than the number of barriers encountered The number of strategies used and the number of barriers encountered were about the same The number of barriers they encountered was far greater than the number of strategies used No strategies were needed and no barriers were encountered
4. When an employee with a disability does not have access to transportation on a flexible schedule, which element of workplace culture is the individual most likely to miss out on? Joint tasks that two or more workers perform together Company-sponsored social activities Special terms or jargon shared among the workers Following a specific dress code
5. The inclusion of employees with disabilities into workplace cultures could be improved by: Employment specialists becoming more proactive and creative in their use of strategies to promote inclusion at a worksite Employment service agencies encouraging support staff to adopt more of an employment consultation role with employers The importance of inclusion into the culture being considered during job development All of the above
Questions relating to O’Sullivan et al. (2015)
6. Which statement below is true according to the authors? The prevalence rates of substance use disorders among persons with disabilities are significantly lower compared with persons without disabilities Because meeting spaces for peer support groups are often not accessible, peer support groups are not recommended as part of a treatment plan for persons with disabilities seeking support for their addiction Persons with disabilities in recovery were found to have significantly higher levels of spirituality compared with nondisabled persons in recovery Access to treatment for persons in recovery with a disability may be problematic because of dual-stigma, lack of training about substance use disorders among rehabilitation service providers, and lack of health insurance
7. The SMART Recovery model is distinct from traditional 12-step models in which way(s)? SMART Recovery is based on the 12-steps; therefore, there are no significant differences Individual empowerment is emphasized using cognitive-behavioral techniques Support is viewed as finite and available to members as needed depending on individual needs Both b and c
8. The results of this investigation found that SMART Recovery members ranked which of the following recovery goals as being the three most important for successful recovery? Belief in a higher power, attending meetings regularly, and support from others Support from others, feeling better about oneself, managing relapse triggers Changing thoughts and behaviors, feeling better about oneself, and understanding how past experiences connect to the present Adjusting to disability, processing feelings of self and social stigma, support from others
9. The results of this investigation found that SMART Recovery facilitators ranked which of the following recovery goals as being the three most important for successful recovery? Abstinence, surrender to a higher power, attending regular meetings Abstinence, identification and correction of irrational thoughts and behaviors, learning how to cope with cravings and urges Abstinence, processing traumatic events associated with disability, taking prescribed medications Support from others, reduced use of substance/behavior, increased self-awareness
10. According to the authors, rehabilitation counselors can work with their clients in recovery to find the best peer support aftercare by doing which of the following? Administer an assessment that will screen clients according to values, such as spirituality Discuss the different meeting styles and formats, recovery goals, and demographics of the support groups with clients Explain that few people attending peer support groups report having a disability, and therefore, disclosure may be an important topic in counseling After referring clients to a peer support group, do not bring up the issue of recovery in subsequent counseling sessions out of respect for the aftercare process
Questions relating to Smedema and Tansey (2015)
11. Which of the following is NOT one of the traits that make up core self-evaluations? Self-esteem Self-efficacy Locus of control Optimism Emotional stability
12. Which of the following was NOT found to be a partial mediator of the relationship between core self-evaluations and life satisfaction in people with spinal cord injuries? Hope Perceived health Autonomy Social support Positive coping
13. The strongest mediator of the relationship between core self-evaluations and life satisfaction in people with spinal cord injuries was: Hope Perceived health Autonomy Social support Positive coping
14. The second strongest predictor in the model was: Perceived health Autonomy Social support A tie between autonomy and social support The direct effect of core self-evaluations
15. Interventions designed to provide clients with opportunities to complete specific tasks, engage in vicarious experiences, talk with competent individuals regarding their capacity for change, and gain awareness of one’s own physiological states are geared toward improving: Self-esteem Self-efficacy Locus of control Optimism Emotional stability
Questions relating to Sprong et al. (2015)
16. What theory posits that consequences placed on an individual are based on internal and external causes in which an evaluator will review the context of behavior on the basis of degree of choice, expectedness of behavior, and the effect of this behavior? Theory of Relativity Correspondent Inference Theory Minimal Group Model Theory Causal Theory of Behavior
17. The researchers were interested in determining whether the Caucasian participants were more likely to recommend more rehabilitation services when the consumer was described as Caucasian, whereas the researchers predicted that African American participants were more likely to recommend more rehabilitation services for the consumer described as African American. The construct that explains this phenomenon is: Minimal group model Race-based discrimination In-group favoritism Attribution theory
18. Which of the following is utilized to describe an individual who is personally responsible for the cause of his or her own disability? In-group favoritism Acquired disability model External cause of disability Internal cause of disability
19. Which of the following statements is true? The results indicated that a racial disparity did exist between the consumer described as Caucasian and the consumer described as African American The results displayed in-group favoritism, in which Caucasian participants favored the consumer of the same race by recommending more rehabilitation services than the consumer described as African American The results revealed that individuals with internal causes of disability are likely to receive fewer recommendations for services than an individual with an external cause of disability None of the above statements are true
20. Previous research has suggested that which of the following groups are less likely to be accepted for vocational rehabilitation services or successfully closed from services? Caucasian consumers Hispanic/Latino(a) consumers African American consumers Asian American consumers
Questions relating to Papadopoulos et al. (2015)
21. Individuals with visual impairments experience greater difficulties in developing social networks in comparison with sighted individuals. Yes No Studies provide nonconfirmatory data of the one or the other opinion
22. Negative social support has a negative impact on the well-being of individuals with visual impairments. Yes No Studies provide nonconfirmatory data of the one or the other opinion
23. In the present study, do individuals with visual impairment receive more positive or negative social support (practical and emotional) from their social networks? More positive More negative Equal
24. In the present study, is “employment” a significant individual predictor of the range of social network of individuals with visual impairment? Yes No The study provides nonconfirmatory data of the one or the other opinion
25. In the present study, does the satisfaction derived from practical social support decrease the sense of happiness of individuals with visual impairments? Yes No The study provides nonconfirmatory data of the one or the other opinion