CCC Career Development Theories & Models 2

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the five skills Krumboltz identified for capitalizing on planned happenstance?

Accepted Answer

Conformity

Answer

Krumboltz's five skills are curiosity, persistence, flexibility, optimism, and risk taking; conformity is not among them.

Question 2

According to Gottfredson's theory of circumscription and compromise, which aspect of an occupation are people typically LEAST willing to sacrifice when compromising?

Accepted Answer

Sex-type

Answer

Gottfredson proposed that people give up interests first, then prestige, and protect sex-type (gender appropriateness) most strongly.

Question 3

On Holland's hexagon, which pair of personality types is the most consistent (adjacent)?

Accepted Answer

Realistic and Investigative

Answer

Realistic and Investigative sit next to each other on the RIASEC hexagon, indicating high consistency.

Question 4

A 45-year-old client is balancing roles as parent, worker, student, and citizen. Which Super model best illustrates these simultaneous life roles across the life span?

Accepted Answer

Life-Career Rainbow

Answer

Super's Life-Career Rainbow depicts the interplay of multiple life roles across life stages.

Question 5

In the Cognitive Information Processing CASVE cycle, a client who has narrowed options to three and is weighing each one's costs and benefits to self, family, and community is in which phase?

Accepted Answer

Valuing

Answer

In the Valuing phase, the client evaluates and prioritizes options based on their impact on self and significant others.

CCC - Certified Career Counselor Practice Test

CCC - Certified Career Counselor Practice Test

CCC Career Development Theories & Models 2