Ginzberg and Career Development & Other Theories

What are the three stages of Ginzberg’s developmental theory?

• Fantasy, Tentative, Realistic

• Growth, Exploration, Establishment

• Circumscription, Compromise, Optimization

• Self, Situation, Strategies

During which stage of Ginzberg’s theory do children simulate occupations through play?

• Tentative

• Realistic

• Fantasy

• Exploration

What is the primary focus of Super’s Life-Span Theory?

• The influence of gender on career choices

• The development of self-concept and life roles over time

• The impact of economic trends on job satisfaction

• The role of family in career decisions

What does the Life-Career Rainbow illustrate?

• The influence of stereotypes on career choices

• The intersection of life roles and life stages

• The impact of economic policies on career development

• The role of family in shaping career preferences

Which of the following is NOT one of Schlossberg’s 4S coping resources?

• Self

• Situation

• Strategies

• Stereotypes

What is the primary focus of Gottfredson’s Theory of Circumscription and Compromise?

• The influence of gender and social class on career choices

• The development of self-concept over time

• The impact of economic trends on job satisfaction

• The role of family in career decisions

What is “circumscription” in Gottfredson’s theory?

• The process of eliminating unacceptable career options based on gender and social class

• The process of modifying career choices due to job availability

• The development of self-concept over time

• The influence of family on career decisions

Which of the following is a key life role in Super’s Life-Space Theory?

• Student

• Artist

• Innovator

• Leader

What is the primary goal of Schlossberg’s Transition Theory?

• To analyze economic trends in the job market

• To help individuals adapt to life transitions using coping resources

• To prioritize family influence in career decisions

• To explore subjective career preferences

What is the main idea behind Super’s concept of “life-role salience”?

• The importance of balancing multiple life roles

• The influence of gender on career choices

• The impact of economic trends on job satisfaction

• The role of family in shaping career preferences