CPCC Career Development Theories & Coaching Models

Question 1

What does Super's Life-Span, Life-Space theory emphasize?

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That career development spans the entire life and reflects self-concept

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That career choice is based purely on salary.

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That career development is a one-time decision.

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That career paths are dictated by parents.

Question 2

Which theory focuses on matching personality types with work environments?

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Holland’s Theory of Career Choice

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Trait-Factor Theory

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Chaos Theory

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Ginzberg’s Developmental Theory

Question 3

What is a core concept of the Cognitive Information Processing (CIP) model?

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That people need structured knowledge for career decisions

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That decisions are best made emotionally.

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That external motivation is key.

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That intuition guides all career choices.

Question 4

Which model is used to explore career indecision and anxiety?

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Career Decision-Making Difficulties Model

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Krumboltz’s Theory

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Social Cognitive Career Theory

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Motivational Interviewing

Question 5

What role does self-efficacy play in Social Cognitive Career Theory?

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It affects confidence in making and pursuing career decisions

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It encourages random job selection.

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It reduces confidence in skill building.

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It limits career options.

Question 6

In career coaching, what is the purpose of the GROW model?

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To help clients navigate career goals and actions

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To offer medical guidance.

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To develop marketing strategies.

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To match jobs to clients without discussion.

Question 7

What does the Chaos Theory of Careers suggest?

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Career development involves chaos, adaptability, and unpredictability

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Careers follow a strict, predictable pattern.

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People should avoid uncertainty.

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One should always follow parental guidance in careers.

Question 8

Which of the following is a coaching technique to facilitate client awareness?

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Powerful questioning to spark reflection

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Telling them what to do.

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Ignoring their concerns.

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Repeating instructions verbatim.

Question 9

Why is goal setting critical in career coaching?

Accepted Answer

It provides structure and motivation to achieve career objectives

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It makes clients passive.

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It restricts career freedom.

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It focuses only on short-term solutions.