Career Development Theories & Coaching Models Flashcards

In Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, the career-relevant stage of 'Generativity vs. Stagnation' typically occurs during:

Answer: Middle adulthood (ages 40–64)

Erikson's Generativity vs. Stagnation stage occurs in middle adulthood, where individuals focus on contributing to society and future generations through work, parenting, or mentoring.

The 'Protean Career' model, introduced by Hall, differs from traditional career models primarily because it is:

Answer: Driven by the individual's personal values and self-direction rather than the organization

Hall's Protean Career model describes a self-directed, values-driven career where the individual — not the organization — manages their own career development and reinvention.

According to Bandura's Social Learning Theory, 'vicarious learning' in career development occurs when:

Answer: An individual observes and models the career behaviors of others

Vicarious (or observational) learning occurs when individuals develop career-related beliefs and behaviors by watching role models succeed or fail in career-related tasks.

The 'Boundaryless Career' concept, associated with Arthur and Rousseau, describes careers that:

Answer: Transcend single organizational or occupational boundaries across time

Boundaryless careers involve movement across employers, industries, and geographies, driven by the individual rather than constrained by organizational boundaries.

In Vygotsky's concept of the 'Zone of Proximal Development' (ZPD) applied to coaching, a coach should focus on tasks the client:

Answer: Can accomplish with coaching support but not yet alone

The ZPD is the space between what a client can do independently and what they can do with skilled support — effective coaching operates in this zone to stretch growth.

A career coach who frequently reflects client statements back in paraphrased form is demonstrating which core coaching competency?

Answer: Active listening

Paraphrasing is a key active listening technique that demonstrates understanding, builds rapport, and helps clients feel heard and gain new perspective on their own words.

The concept of 'self-efficacy,' most relevant to career coaching from Bandura's work, is best defined as:

Answer: One's belief in their ability to perform specific tasks and achieve goals

Self-efficacy is a person's belief in their own capability to execute the behaviors needed to produce specific outcomes, and it strongly influences career choice and persistence.