Career Development Theories

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According to Holland's Theory, what do people choose occupations to optimize?

  • Their job security and benefits
  • The prestige and salary of the occupation
  • The fit between their individual personality traits and occupational interests (correct)
  • The work-life balance and flexibility

What is the purpose of employability skills mapping?

  • To develop a career development plan
  • To identify job opportunities that match personality types
  • To help people identify job skills that are in demand with the skills they have and can demonstrate (correct)
  • To assess occupational interests and personality traits

At what stage do individuals typically try out different career choices and jobs?

  • Deceleration
  • Establishment
  • Maintenance
  • Implementation (correct)

What is the underlying theory behind Career Choice Theories?

<p>Bandura's social cognitive theory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when an individual's expectations about an occupation differ from the reality they experience?

<p>Reality shock (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an indicator of vocational maturity?

<p>Having congruent occupational behaviors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many personality types have been identified by Holland's Theory?

<p>Six (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common outcome of reality shock?

<p>A revision of personal priorities in life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of occupational choice according to Holland's Theory?

<p>It is a significant life decision (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the stage where individuals maximize their effectiveness in their chosen occupation?

<p>Maintenance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a main reason women leave well-paid occupations to work part-time?

<p>Family obligations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African American women have higher plans for education compared to which group?

<p>European American women (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is vocational identity?

<p>The degree to which one views their occupation as a key element of identity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason why women leave well-paid occupations?

<p>Vocational identity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue faced by women in high-level jobs?

<p>Bias and discrimination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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