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Which of the following is a factor that may influence career choice?
Which of the following is a factor that may influence career choice?
- Favorite food
- Personality traits (correct)
- Preferred vacation spot
- Favorite color
What is one of the main purposes of career development theories?
What is one of the main purposes of career development theories?
- To determine favorite movies
- To analyze historical events
- To explain why and how we choose specific career fields (correct)
- To predict future weather patterns
Which theory recommends creating occupational profiles for specific jobs and identifying individual differences?
Which theory recommends creating occupational profiles for specific jobs and identifying individual differences?
- Color theory
- Trait-Factor theories (correct)
- Weather prediction theory
- Historical analysis theory
What field do career development theories belong to?
What field do career development theories belong to?
What do career development theories help us frame?
What do career development theories help us frame?
What are individuals recommended to identify when considering their skills and abilities?
What are individuals recommended to identify when considering their skills and abilities?
Which theory establishes a classification system that matches personality characteristics and personal preferences to job characteristics?
Which theory establishes a classification system that matches personality characteristics and personal preferences to job characteristics?
Who addresses the fact that we each play multiple roles in our lives and that these roles change over the course of our lives?
Who addresses the fact that we each play multiple roles in our lives and that these roles change over the course of our lives?
Which theory addresses factors related to our experiences with others and in previous work situations?
Which theory addresses factors related to our experiences with others and in previous work situations?
What has emerged as a specialized field to take cultural influences into consideration when counseling clients and students?
What has emerged as a specialized field to take cultural influences into consideration when counseling clients and students?
What is included as a factor in multiple career development theories and approaches?
What is included as a factor in multiple career development theories and approaches?
Who proposed a theory that describes three life stages related to career development, including the 'fantasy' stage?
Who proposed a theory that describes three life stages related to career development, including the 'fantasy' stage?
Which factor may impact career decisions based on one's values and expectations?
Which factor may impact career decisions based on one's values and expectations?
What is used to connect personality types and career fields?
What is used to connect personality types and career fields?
What theory addresses factors related to our experiences with others and in previous work situations?
What theory addresses factors related to our experiences with others and in previous work situations?
Which theory describes three life stages related to career development, including the 'fantasy' stage?
Which theory describes three life stages related to career development, including the 'fantasy' stage?
Who addresses the fact that we each play multiple roles in our lives and that these roles change over time?
Who addresses the fact that we each play multiple roles in our lives and that these roles change over time?
What has emerged as a specialized field to take cultural influences into consideration when counseling clients and students?
What has emerged as a specialized field to take cultural influences into consideration when counseling clients and students?
Study Notes
Factors Influencing Career Choice
- Personal values and expectations are factors that may influence career choice
Career Development Theories
- One of the main purposes of career development theories is to help individuals understand their strengths and weaknesses
- Career development theories belong to the field of Vocational Psychology
Holland's Theory
- Recommends creating occupational profiles for specific jobs and identifying individual differences
- Establishes a classification system that matches personality characteristics and personal preferences to job characteristics
Super's Theory
- Describes three life stages related to career development, including the 'fantasy' stage
- Addresses the fact that we each play multiple roles in our lives and that these roles change over time
Social Cognitive Career Theory
- Addresses factors related to our experiences with others and in previous work situations
Career Counseling
- Multicultural career counseling has emerged as a specialized field to take cultural influences into consideration when counseling clients and students
- Individuals are recommended to identify their skills and abilities when considering their career options
Career Development Factors
- Personal experiences and experiences with others are included as factors in multiple career development theories and approaches
- The Strong Interest Inventory is used to connect personality types and career fields
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Description
Explore the various factors that may influence career choices and decisions, as addressed by career development theories. Gain insight into how job descriptions, training, education, career outlook, salary, and other influences play a role in shaping career paths.
