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  1. According to Holland's Theory of Vocational Choice, which personality type is characterized by a preference for working with data, ideas, and analytical tasks rather than people or physical activity?

    Answer: Investigative

    The Investigative type in Holland's RIASEC model is characterized by analytical, intellectual, and scientific interests, preferring tasks involving research and problem-solving.

  2. Super's Life-Span, Life-Space Theory identifies the 'Establishment' stage as occurring primarily during which age range?

    Answer: 25–44 years

    Super's Establishment stage (ages 25–44) involves stabilizing, consolidating, and advancing within a chosen career field.

  3. Which career development concept refers to an individual's belief in their ability to successfully perform tasks required for a specific occupation?

    Answer: Career self-efficacy

    Career self-efficacy, based on Bandura's social cognitive theory, refers to an individual's confidence in their ability to perform occupation-specific tasks.

  4. In the context of career counseling, 'work values clarification' primarily helps clients identify:

    Answer: What aspects of work are most meaningful and important to them

    Work values clarification assists clients in identifying intrinsic and extrinsic aspects of work — such as autonomy, security, or helping others — that are most meaningful to them.

  5. Krumboltz's Social Learning Theory of Career Decision Making emphasizes which primary factor in shaping career choices?

    Answer: Learning experiences, both instrumental and associative

    Krumboltz's theory holds that career decisions are shaped primarily by learning experiences — both instrumental (consequences of actions) and associative (observational learning).

  6. The 'circumscription and compromise' career development theory was developed by:

    Answer: Linda Gottfredson

    Linda Gottfredson developed the Circumscription and Compromise theory, which explains how children progressively narrow career choices based on gender, social status, and self-concept.

  7. When a rehabilitation counselor uses the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) with a client, the primary purpose is to:

    Answer: Provide detailed information about occupational requirements and characteristics

    O*NET is a comprehensive database providing detailed descriptions of occupational requirements, skills, tasks, and work conditions to support informed career decision-making.