CHAPTER 3/4 REVIEW

How many personality types are identified in Holland's theory of vocational choice?

• 3

• 4

• 6

• 8

What is the main idea behind Holland's theory of vocational choice and adjustment?

• People should choose careers based on their parents' recommendations.

• Individuals seek career paths that align with their personality types.

• Career choices should be solely based on financial prospects.

• To get a job

According to Holland's theory, vocational adjustment occurs when:

• Work environments accommodate individuals' preferences.

• Individuals change their personality traits to fit their job environment.

• Individuals stop complaining.

• Individuals choose jobs with the highest salary.

What is one of the main principles of Holland's theory of vocational choice?

• Personality types are irrelevant in career decision-making.

• Individuals should prioritize societal expectations over personal interests.

• Capricorns are the smartest.

• A congruence between an individual's personality type and their work environment leads to better vocational outcomes.

How does Holland's theory impact career counseling and guidance?

• It suggests that counselors should select careers for individuals.

• It doesn't really help.

• It provides a framework for assessing personality types and exploring suitable career options.

• It emphasizes that individuals' interests and values are irrelevant in career decision-making.

According to the life-span, life-space career theory, career development is seen as:

• A linear process

• A cyclical process

• A fixed outcome

• A random event

The life-span, life-space career theory emphasizes the importance of:

• Early career decision-making

• Occupational prestige

• Work-life balance

• Job security

The concept of "life-space" in the life-span, life-space career theory refers to

• The physical spaces where individuals live and work

• The different roles and environments individuals occupy throughout their lives

• The stages of career development

• The geographical location of job opportunities

Which of the following is a key assumption of the life-span, life-space career theory?

• Individuals have a single career goal throughout their lives

• Career development is solely determined by external factors

• Career decisions are irreversible

• Career development is influenced by multiple factors and evolves over time

The life-span, life-space career theory suggests that career development is influenced by:

• Genetic factors only

• Environmental factors only

• Both genetic and environmental factors

• None of the above