CSP Career Counseling Theories & Techniques 2

Question 1

In John Krumboltz's Happenstance Learning Theory, which of the following best describes the counselor's role?

Accepted Answer

Encourage clients to capitalize on unplanned events as learning opportunities

Answer

Happenstance Learning Theory holds that unplanned events are normal and counselors should help clients recognize and exploit chance occurrences.

Question 2

Which concept in Donald Super's Life-Span, Life-Space Theory refers to the importance an individual assigns to a particular role?

Accepted Answer

Role salience

Answer

Role salience describes the degree of importance or significance a person attaches to a given life role such as worker, parent, or student.

Question 3

A client says, 'I've always been told I'm good with numbers, so I should be an accountant.' Which cognitive distortion in cognitive career counseling does this BEST illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Overgeneralization

Answer

Overgeneralization involves drawing sweeping conclusions from limited evidence, such as equating 'good with numbers' with a single career path.

Question 4

The Minnesota Theory of Work Adjustment (TWA) posits that job satisfaction results from which condition?

Accepted Answer

Correspondence between the worker's needs and the reinforcer system of the environment

Answer

TWA asserts that satisfaction occurs when the work environment fulfills the individual's vocational needs and values.

Question 5

In Savickas's Career Construction Theory, 'career adaptability' is measured along four dimensions. Which set correctly identifies all four?

Accepted Answer

Concern, Control, Curiosity, Confidence

Answer

Career Construction Theory defines adaptability through Concern, Control, Curiosity, and Confidence — the 4 Cs of career adaptability.

(CSP) Career Services Provider Certification Practice Test

(CSP) Career Services Provider Certification Practice Test

CSP Career Counseling Theories & Techniques 2