Exploring Career Theories

What are the six personality types in Holland's Career Typology?

• Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional

• Adventurous, Methodical, Charismatic, Systematic

• Creative, Analytical, Practical, Supportive

• Technical, Humanitarian, Artistic, Managerial

How does Super's Life-Span Theory define career development?

• Career development is a fixed process that ends at retirement.

• Career development is solely determined by educational qualifications.

• Career development is influenced only by personal interests.

• Career development is a lifelong process influenced by self-concept and societal factors.

What role does learning play in Krumboltz's Learning Theory?

• Learning only occurs in formal education settings.

• Learning plays a crucial role in shaping career decisions and behaviors through experiences and interactions.

• Learning has no impact on personal development.

• Learning is irrelevant to career choices.

Explain the concept of circumscription in Gottfredson's Theory.

• Circumscription is the process of narrowing career options based on self-concept and societal expectations.

• Circumscription refers to the expansion of career options based on personal interests.

• Circumscription is the process of selecting a career solely based on financial gain.

• Circumscription involves ignoring societal expectations in career choices.

What are the key components of Social Cognitive Career Theory?

• Financial stability, job satisfaction, work-life balance

• Self-efficacy, outcome expectations, personal goals.

• Work experience, networking, personality traits

• Career interests, job market trends, educational background

How can Holland's typology be applied in career counseling?

• Holland's typology is only applicable to academic advising.

• Holland's typology focuses solely on salary expectations.

• Career counseling should ignore personality types.

• Holland's typology can be applied in career counseling by assessing clients' interests and personality types to match them with suitable career paths.

What are the stages of Super's Life-Span Theory?

• Growth, Exploration, Establishment, Maintenance, Disengagement

• Discovery, Commitment, Growth, Stability, Exit

• Initiation, Development, Maturity, Decline, Renewal

• Preparation, Transition, Achievement, Reflection, Termination

How does Krumboltz's theory address the impact of chance events on career choices?

• Career choices are solely determined by personal interests.

• Chance events only create obstacles in career paths.

• Chance events have no impact on career choices.

• Krumboltz's theory highlights that chance events significantly influence career choices by creating unexpected opportunities.

What factors influence the circumscription process according to Gottfredson?

• Social class, gender, race, personal interests, abilities, and role models.

• Work experience, age, and physical appearance.

• Economic status, location, and personality traits.

• Educational background, hobbies, and family size.

How does self-efficacy relate to Social Cognitive Career Theory?

• Self-efficacy influences career choices and persistence in Social Cognitive Career Theory.

• Self-efficacy only affects personal relationships.

• Social Cognitive Career Theory ignores self-efficacy.

• Self-efficacy has no impact on career decisions.