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What is the primary purpose of understanding the concepts of career and life goals?
To find a dream job that matches skills, personality, and interests
According to the Career Development Institute, how do they define a career?
A sequence and variety of work roles throughout life
What does the text suggest about the academic and business sectors' discussions on skills and workplace needs?
The discussions have been ongoing for many years
What is the nature of a career, as described in the text?
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What is meant by 'career' according to the Career Development Institute?
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Why might a person get into a profession, according to the text?
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According to the text, which theory suggests that our career decisions are influenced by genetic influence, environmental conditions, learning experiences, and task approach skills?
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According to the text, which theory emphasizes that humans are in constant change and our view of what career we want for ourselves changes as self-concept changes with development?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the categories of career development theories mentioned in the text?
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According to the text, which theory states that a person-environment fit is crucial for an individual to properly know what career is suited for them?
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In the text, which type of career choice theory matches skills, values, interests, and personality characteristics with job factors or an occupational profile?
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According to the text, who developed Holland’s Theory of Vocational Types?
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Which theory mentioned in the text emphasizes that our beliefs (thoughts) affect our behaviors and our cognitive processes such as self-efficacy help us decide what career we should take?
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'We develop our career through managing work and transitions to move forward.' - What does this statement suggest about career development according to the text?
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