LPC Career Development Theories 3

Question 1

A client says she avoids math-related careers despite being good at math because she 'just doesn't see herself as a math person.' This best illustrates which concept from Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT)?

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy beliefs

Answer

Self-efficacy beliefs—one's confidence in one's ability to perform specific tasks—can constrain career choices even when objective skills are present.

Question 2

Tiedeman and O'Hara's career decision-making model divides the process into two major phases. The second phase, 'Induction,' belongs to which broader stage?

Accepted Answer

Implementation and Adjustment

Answer

The Implementation and Adjustment phase includes Induction, Reformation, and Integration as the individual adapts to an actual work setting.

Question 3

In Roe's Personality Theory of Career Choice, early parent-child interactions are thought to influence:

Accepted Answer

Whether a person is oriented toward or away from people in their career

Answer

Roe proposed that parenting styles (overprotective, rejecting, accepting) shape whether individuals pursue person-oriented or non-person-oriented occupations.

Question 4

The 'happenstance learning theory' proposed by Krumboltz suggests that counselors should help clients:

Accepted Answer

Recognize and capitalize on unplanned events as career opportunities

Answer

Happenstance theory encourages clients to stay curious and flexible so they can take advantage of unexpected opportunities that arise.

Question 5

Which instrument is most closely associated with assessing Holland's personality types?

Accepted Answer

Self-Directed Search (SDS)

Answer

The Self-Directed Search (SDS), developed by Holland himself, directly assesses the six RIASEC types.

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LPC Career Development Theories 3