CCS CCS Career Counseling Theories & Models 2

Question 1

In Gottfredson's Theory of Circumscription and Compromise, 'circumscription' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The process of narrowing career options based on perceived social acceptability

Answer

Circumscription describes how children progressively eliminate career options that seem inconsistent with their developing sense of self, gender, and social class.

Question 2

A CCS using the Systems Theory Framework (STF) of career development would emphasize:

Accepted Answer

The interaction between individual, social, and environmental-societal influences on career

Answer

The STF views career development as a dynamic interaction among individual, social, and societal systems rather than a linear matching process.

Question 3

Donald Super's concept of 'career maturity' in adolescents is analogous to which concept in adults?

Accepted Answer

Career adaptability

Answer

Super later replaced 'career maturity' for adults with 'career adaptability' to reflect the ongoing, non-stage-bound nature of adult career development.

Question 4

Schein's Career Anchors model identifies eight self-concept anchors. A client who consistently prioritizes job security over advancement is most aligned with which anchor?

Accepted Answer

Security/Stability

Answer

The Security/Stability anchor describes individuals who prioritize predictable employment and financial security above other career rewards.

Question 5

The Narrative Career Counseling approach, associated with Mark Savickas, helps clients by:

Accepted Answer

Co-constructing a life story that reveals themes guiding career direction

Answer

Narrative career counseling uses storytelling and thematic analysis to help clients discover the personal meanings and patterns that guide meaningful work.

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CCS CCS Career Counseling Theories & Models 2