Counseling Career Development and Counseling

Question 1

Holland's RIASEC model categorizes personality types and environments into how many types?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

Holland's RIASEC model identifies six types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional, applicable to both people and work environments.

Question 2

Krumboltz's Social Learning Theory of Career Decision Making emphasizes which factors?

Accepted Answer

Genetic endowment and learning experiences

Answer

Krumboltz identified four factors influencing career decisions: genetic endowments, environmental conditions, learning experiences, and task approach skills.

Question 3

The O*NET database is a primary resource used by career counselors to:

Accepted Answer

Access detailed occupational information including tasks, skills, and salary data

Answer

O*NET is a comprehensive U.S. Department of Labor database providing detailed descriptions of occupations, required skills, education, wages, and job outlook.

Question 4

Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) was developed by:

Accepted Answer

Robert Lent, Steven Brown, and Gail Hackett

Answer

SCCT was developed by Lent, Brown, and Hackett (1994), grounded in Bandura's self-efficacy theory, focusing on how beliefs about abilities shape career interests and choices.

Question 5

Frank Parsons is credited with founding the vocational guidance movement and emphasizing:

Accepted Answer

Matching individual traits to occupational requirements (Trait-and-Factor theory)

Answer

Frank Parsons, often called the 'father of vocational guidance,' developed Trait-and-Factor theory, matching individual traits (abilities, interests) to job requirements.

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Counseling Career Development and Counseling