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Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Investigative

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

25–44 years

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Career self-efficacy

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

What aspects of work are most meaningful and important to them

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Learning experiences, both instrumental and associative

Answer

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

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