Debt and Credit Score
List 3 ways to avoid debt.
Examples: focus on what you need rather than what you want, budget, have an emergency fund.
Name 3 characteristics of a healthy relationship.
Examples: compromise, good communication, honesty
The belief that skills, intellect, and talents are unchangeable is a ____ mindset.
Fixed
In general, how early should you arrive to your interview?
A. Right on time
B. 30 minutes before it begins
C. 10-15 minutes before it begins
D. Whenever you feel like showing up
C. 10-15 minutes before it begins.
Which of the following is not a healthy way to cope with stress?
A. Exercise
B. Meditation
C. Drinking Alcohol
D. Taking a deep breath
C. Drinking Alcohol
In 2019, college students in the United States graduated with an average debt of ______.
A. $15,000
B. $20,000
C. $25,000
D. $30,000
D. $30,000
Name 3 characteristics of an unhealthy relationship.
Examples: control, physical violence, dishonesty
True or False: Those with a growth mindset tend to underachieve.
False
Which of the following is not a common interview mistake?
A. Using your phone during your interview
B. Not paying attention
C. Talking too much
D. All of the above are common interview mistakes
D. All of the above are common interview mistakes
What is your favorite way to deal with stress?
Answers may vary
Which of these is not an effective way to build/maintain a credit score
A. Spending your money responsibly
B. Monitoring your account
C. Paying your bills son time and in full
D. Co-sign on one of your friend's credit card
D. Co-sign on one of your friend's credit card
Which of the following should you not do if you know your friend is an unhealthy relationship?
A. Be a good listener
B. Confront your friend's significant other
C. Know resources in your community which may offer help to your friend
D. Let your friend know that you support them
Which of the following is not a strategy to develop a growth mindset?
A. Acknowledge and embrace your weaknesses
B. Avoid challenging yourself
C. Be able to give and receive constructive criticism
D. Focus on the process more than the end result
B. Avoid challenging yourself
True or False: It is important to do research beforehand about the company you are interviewing for.
True
A. 49%
B. 45%
C. 61%
D. 31%
B. 45%
List two benefits of having a good credit score.
Examples: easier to rent houses/apartments, low interest rates, better insurance rates
How many men and women will be in an abusive relationship at some point in their life?
A. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men
B. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men
C. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 4 men
D. 1 in 5 women and 1 in 3 men
Turn this fixed mindset phrase into a growth mindset phrase: "I only stick to what I already know."
Example: "I enjoy trying new things"
About what percentage of employers look at your social media?
A. 20%
B. 40%
C. 60%
D. 80%
C. 60%
Which of the following can be a result of extreme stress?
A. Increase risk of heart attack and stroke
B. Sped up aging process
C. Suppression of your immune system
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What is the average credit score for college aged students (people between the ages of 18 and 24)?
A. 630
B. 550
C. 650
D. 590
A. 630
How many college students have given their partner their computer, email, or social network passwords?
A. 25%
B. 58%
C. 15%
D. 36%
Turn this fixed mindset phrase into a growth mindset phrase: "I do not want to apply to this job because I know I will not get hired."
Example: "I am going to apply for this job even though it looks challenging."
The interviewer asks you a question you do not know the answer to. What do you do?
Examples: Take your time to think, ask the interviewer to repeat themselves, redirect the question to an area you are more familiar with.
The right dose of stress can be beneficial. Can you think of a positive result of stress?
Examples: Being more productive, being more alert, motivation to succeed.