CCA CCA Career Transitions & Life-Span Development 2

Question 1

Schlossberg's '4 S' model for coping with career transitions includes Situation, Self, Support, and:

Accepted Answer

Strategies

Answer

Schlossberg's 4 S Model identifies four resources that affect transition coping: Situation (context of the change), Self (personal characteristics), Support (social resources), and Strategies (coping behaviors).

Question 2

Erikson's stage of 'Generativity vs. Stagnation' is most relevant to career counseling clients who are:

Accepted Answer

Middle-aged adults questioning their career legacy and contributions to others

Answer

Erikson's Generativity vs. Stagnation stage (roughly ages 40-65) involves the desire to contribute meaningfully to the next generation or society—highly relevant to mid-career meaning and purpose issues.

Question 3

A CCA working with a recently retired client who is struggling with loss of professional identity should FIRST address:

Accepted Answer

Role discontinuity and rebuilding self-concept outside of occupational identity

Answer

For many retirees, professional role loss creates identity disruption; the CCA should first help the client explore new sources of meaning, identity, and social connection beyond work.

Question 4

Which concept from career development theory describes an individual's internal career anchor that resists change even when external opportunities arise?

Accepted Answer

Schein's career anchor

Answer

Edgar Schein's career anchor theory describes enduring patterns of self-perceived talents, values, and motives that guide and constrain career decisions—anchors individuals return to even if pulled away.

Question 5

A 35-year-old client in a stable but unfulfilling career is considering a major pivot. According to career development theory, this is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A voluntary career transition driven by intrinsic motivation and values realignment

Answer

Voluntary career pivots driven by intrinsic motivation—desire for meaning, alignment with values, or personal growth—are distinct from involuntary disruptions and require purpose-focused counseling approaches.

(CCA) Certified Career Analyst Practice Test

(CCA) Certified Career Analyst Practice Test

CCA CCA Career Transitions & Life-Span Development 2