CPCE Career Development 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The progressive narrowing of occupational aspirations based on gender and prestige

Answer

Circumscription describes how children gradually eliminate occupational options that fall outside tolerable ranges of sex-type and prestige as they develop.

Question 2

A counselor is working with a client experiencing career burnout. Which intervention is MOST aligned with a career development framework?

Accepted Answer

Reassessing work values and exploring roles that align with core needs

Answer

Burnout often signals a mismatch between personal values and job conditions; career counseling addresses this by clarifying values and exploring better-fitting roles.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the counselor's role during the 'implementation' sub-stage of Super's exploration stage?

Accepted Answer

Supporting clients as they translate a career choice into concrete action steps

Answer

Implementation involves entering training or work that actualizes the career choice, and the counselor supports this transition with practical strategies.

Question 4

A counselor uses the card sort technique during a career session. The PRIMARY benefit of this tool is that it:

Accepted Answer

Facilitates active, experiential exploration of values, interests, and preferences

Answer

Card sorts are qualitative tools that promote active self-reflection and conversation about priorities without relying on standardized norms.

Question 5

According to the National Career Development Association (NCDA) guidelines, career counselors working with diverse populations should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Adapting career interventions to account for systemic barriers and cultural context

Answer

NCDA guidelines emphasize that culturally competent counselors recognize systemic barriers and tailor interventions to each client's sociocultural context.

Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam Practice Test

Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam Practice Test

CPCE Career Development 5