Career Development Theories Worksheet

Roe believes that an individual with parents who are warm and nurturing is likely to choose an occupation which is ________.

• Person oriented

• non-person oriented

• technical

• high paying

Carla grew up with parents who were warm, supportive, and encouraged her independence. As an adult, she enjoys working as a guidance counselor, where she interacts closely with people daily. Which classification best fits Carla’s occupational orientation according to Anne Roe?

• Nonperson-oriented

• Person-oriented

• Technology-oriented

• Outdoor-oriented

Miguel is 19 years old and currently exploring various career paths while taking internships. According to Super’s stages, he is most likely in which stage of vocational development?

• Growth

• Exploration

• Establishment

• Maintenance

Liza, a 42-year-old marketing manager, focuses on mentoring younger colleagues and ensuring her company continues to thrive even without her direct supervision. Which life stage does this represent in Super’s model?

• Exploration

• Maintenance

• Establishment

• Decline

Ryan’s parents were overprotective and often discouraged him from exploring new activities as a child. According to Roe’s theory, which of the following outcomes is most likely?

• Ryan may seek independence through adventurous or outdoor careers.

• Ryan may prefer careers involving minimal social interaction.

• Ryan may develop dependence and prefer structured, people-focused jobs.

• Ryan will show little interest in any type of work.

Jessa’s parents were emotionally distant and often prioritized their work over her needs. She later pursued a career in computer programming and enjoys working independently. This illustrates what kind of parental attitude and occupational orientation?

• Acceptance – Person-oriented

• Avoidance – Nonperson-oriented

• Concentration – Person-oriented

• Avoidance – Person-oriented

When a student chooses a career that aligns with their self-concept, Super would describe this as:

• A process of circumscription and compromise

• An implementation of self-concept

• A response to unmet childhood needs

• A reflection of societal expectations

A career counselor observes that a student demonstrates awareness of her strengths, realistic career goals, and persistence in pursuing them. According to Super, this reflects a high level of:

• Vocational maturity

• Role adaptability

• Career stability

• Occupational consistency

A guidance counselor is helping a student whose parents are overly demanding, expecting high academic performance and perfection. According to Roe’s theory, this may lead the student to:

• Develop anxiety and avoid achievement-oriented careers

• Become rebellious toward authority

• Internalize high standards and pursue people-oriented careers requiring empathy

• Strive for excellence but possibly experience internal pressure

A 25-year-old engineer is taking certification courses to enhance her skills and secure her position in her company. According to Super, she is performing tasks associated with the stage of:

• Growth

• Exploration

• Establishment

• Maintenance