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  1. Which theoretical framework proposes that career indecision stems from dysfunctional career thoughts, and uses cognitive restructuring as a primary intervention?

    Answer: Cognitive Information Processing (CIP) Theory

    CIP theory, developed by Peterson, Sampson, and Reardon, uses the CASVE Cycle and targets negative career thoughts using the Career Thoughts Inventory.

  2. In Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT), which variable is considered the PRIMARY mediator between interests and career choice?

    Answer: Self-efficacy beliefs

    SCCT posits that self-efficacy beliefs are the central mechanism influencing the development of interests, goal setting, and ultimately career choice behavior.

  3. A client completes a values card sort and ranks 'helping others' and 'creativity' as top values, but these conflict with their high-paying finance job. The counselor's BEST next step is to:

    Answer: Explore whether the client's work environment can be modified to align with their values

    Exploring how to align work values with current or future roles allows the counselor to help the client make informed decisions without prematurely pushing career change.

  4. According to Super's theory, the career development stage characterized by tentative exploration, crystallization, and specification of a vocational preference primarily occurs during which age range?

    Answer: 14–24

    Super's Exploration stage spans roughly ages 14–24 and involves tentative choices, crystallizing a vocational self-concept, and specifying an occupational preference.

  5. The MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) is BEST used in career counseling as:

    Answer: A tool for exploring personality preferences and their relationship to work styles

    The MBTI identifies personality preferences across four dichotomies and is used to help clients understand their work style and potential fit with various career environments.

  6. Which ethical principle is MOST directly violated if a career counselor encourages a client to pursue a specific occupation primarily because the counselor finds that career personally fulfilling?

    Answer: Autonomy

    Autonomy requires counselors to respect clients' rights to make their own career decisions; imposing the counselor's preferences undermines client self-determination.

  7. A client reports feeling 'stuck' between a career change that aligns with their values but offers lower pay and staying in a lucrative but unsatisfying job. This situation BEST exemplifies which concept?

    Answer: Approach-avoidance conflict

    Approach-avoidance conflict occurs when a single option has both attractive and unattractive features, creating ambivalence—as in this career change scenario.