NCE Career Counseling Competencies

Who is known as "the Father of Guidance"?

• EG Williamson

• Frank Parsons

• Sigmund Freud

• Erik Erickson

Which theorist developed this theory of vocational choice, known as the RIASEC hexagon.

• Donald Super

• Virginia Satir

• John L. Holland

• Aaron Beck

Which theory focuses on the individual's understanding if themselves that evolves throughout their life stages?

• Piaget's Theory of Development

• Trait-and-Factor Theory

• Holland's Typology

• Super's Developmental Self-Concept Theory

Which theory focuses on emphasizing learning experiences and chance events?

• Krumboltz's Social Learning Theory

• Holland's Typology

• Bandura's Social Cognitive Career Theory

• Feminist Theory

Trait-and-Factor Theory focuses on matching individuals characteristics, measured through assessment (Trait) to...

• framework in which that individual conceptualizes his/herself (Theory)

• a characteristic required for successful job performance (Factor)

• underpinnings of that person's world view (Philosophy)

• a framework where influential status can be achieved (Factor)

Which theorist is responsible for Trait-and-Factor Theory?

• Frank Parsons

• John Krumboltz

• Albert Bandura

• Donald Super

A client expresses a high degree of creativity and a need for self-expression. They also mention that they have always enjoyed artistic hobbies. Based on Holland's Theory of Personality Types, which career environment would the counselor most likely recommend exploring?

• C-Conventional

• E-Enterprising

• A-Artistic

• R-Realistic

A client is seeking assistance in understanding which activities, subjects, and occupations best suits their interests. Which of these career assessment instruments would be best suited for this client?

• Strong Interest Inventory (SII)

• Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)

• Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

• Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

According to Donald Super's Life-Span, Life-Space Theory, which stage of career development is characterized by an individual exploring various roles and identifying with role models?

• Growth

• Maintenance

• Exploration

• Establishment

A counselor is working with a client with limited educational background and is facing barriers to employment. The counselor focuses on building the client's self-efficacy and belief in their ability to succeed in the job market. Which theory is the counselor most likely using as a framework?

• Career Construction Theory (Mark Savickas)

• Theory of Work Adjustment (TWA) (Rene Dawis/Lloyd Lofquist)

• Trait-and-Factor Theory (Frank Parsons)

• Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) (Lent, Brown, & Hackett)