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Q: Evelyn knew the moment that she met Lance that he was wonderful and exciting. According to Myers-Briggs type theory she is using a. convening. b. intuiting. c. sensing. d. thinking.

Q: When a counselor asks a client to pretend to interview for a job, and the counselor pretends to be an employer, the counselor is a. countering a troublesome belief. b. using cognitive rehearsal. c. using role playing. d. reinforcing the client.

Q: When Brad walks into a classroom, he has an impression of the surroundings and the way people talk to each other. According to Myers-Briggs type theory he is using a. feeling. b. intuiting. c. sensing. d. thinking.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a behavioral technique as described by Krumboltz? a. goal clarification b. role playing c. simulation d. using role models

Q: Dawn is very aware of the color patterns that she observes in her surroundings and in the art work that she produces. According to Myers-Briggs type theory she is using a. feeling. b. intuiting. c. sensing. d. thinking.

Q: Client: Police work is always exciting. Counselor: What information do you have that tells you that? The counselor is using an approach most similar to a. a spiritual perspective. b. Holland's theory. c. Krumboltz's social learning theory. d. work adjustment theory.

Q: Don is very aware of the objects that he sees in his job as a wait person. According to Myers-Briggs type theory he is using a. feeling. b. intuiting. c. sensing. d. thinking.

Q: This statement from a counselor, "Your A grade on the math test is a great accomplishment for you and one that you have worked hard towards achieving" could be classified by Krumboltz as a. a comment on an associative learning experience. b. a comment on an instrumental learning experience. c. a task-approach skill. d. reinforcement.

Q: Which of the following is not a Myers-Briggs type? a. extraversion b. introversion c. perception d. factor

Q: Counselor Z comments on Rita's generalizations about Rita's view of people with disabilities. Counselor Z is most likely conceptualizing from the point of view of a. cognitive information processing theory. b. Krumboltz's social learning theory. c. social cognitive career theory. d. work adjustment theory.

Q: Which of the following is not a Myers-Briggs type? a. conventional b. extraversion c. introversion d. perception

Q: Counselor X comments on Roger's self-observation generalizations about Roger's religious values. Counselor X is most likely conceptualizing from the point of view of a. cognitive information processing theory. b. Krumboltz's social learning theory. c. social cognitive career theory. d. work adjustment theory.

Q: According to Myers-Briggs type theory a preference for dealing with people and things rather than ideas would be considered a preference for a. extraversion. b. introversion. c. judgment. d. perception.

Q: Jade is considering being a web site designer. She has examined many web sites , made a few herself, and has talked to web site designers that one of her teachers knows. According to Krumboltz, this is an example of a(an) a. associative learning experience. b. instrumental learning experience. c. task-approach skill. d. none of the above.

Q: Which of the following trait and factor theories is the least comprehensive and is usually used in combination with other career development theories? a. general trait and factor theory b. Holland's theory c. Myers-Briggs type theory d. work adjustment theory

Q: Otto, in considering the occupation of social worker, is clarifying his values. According to Krumboltz, this is an example of a(an) a. associative learning experience. b. instrumental learning experience. c. task-approach skill. d. none of the above.

Q: Which of the following traits or factors does Myers-Briggs type theory most clearly address? a. ability b. interests c. personality d. values

Q: Peter has learned about being a firefighter by watching firefighters on the evening news. According to Krumboltz, this is an example of a(an) a. associative learning experience. b. instrumental learning experience. c. random skills. d. none of the above.

Q: Myers-Briggs type theory is based on the work of a. Carl Jung. b. Carl Rogers. c. Frank Parsons. d. Sigmund Freud.

Q: Troy has learned about being a cost estimator by hearing his father discuss his work at home. According to Krumboltz, this is an example of a(an) a. associative learning experience. b. instrumental learning experience. c. random skills. d. none of the above.

Q: Which of the following theories is concerned with the concept of vocational identity? a. general trait and factor theory b. Holland's theory c. Myers-Briggs type theory d. work adjustment theory

Q: Ramone has learned about being a history teacher by tutoring small children. According to Krumboltz, this is an example of a (an) a. associative learning experience. b. instrumental learning experience. c. self efficacy skill. d. none of the above.

Q: Whether measured by the Vocational Preference Inventory or the Self Directed Search, women usually score higher than men on which of the following types? a. Artistic b. Enterprising c. Investigative d. Realistic

Q: Ramona has learned about being a police officer by being in the National Guard. According to Krumboltz, this is an example of a(an) a. associative learning experience. b. instrumental learning experience. c. self efficacy. d. none of the above.

Q: Holland's theory can be used to a. classify occupational literature. b. conceptualize individual types. c. conceptualize environments. d. all of these

Q: In his approach to social learning theory, Krumboltz states that all but one of these factors influence career decision making. a. environmental conditions b. social conditions c. genetic endowment d. identity conditions

Q: Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that Holland's theory has generated so much research? a. The terms are defined clearly and simply. b. Longitudinal research is not required. c. His theory has more predictive validity than work adjustment theory. d. His concepts relate directly to practice.

Q: Krumboltz's social learning theory differs from other career development theories because of its emphasis on a. learning experiences. b. career maturity. c. career choice. d. relationships.

Q: Which of these pairs of Holland types is the most consistent? a. RI. b. CA c. SR d. EI

Q: Which of these is NOT a part of the triadic reciprocal interaction system? a. behaviors b. environment c. insight d. preferences and self perceptions

Q: The environment that is most congruent with an RIS personality is a. ACE. b. ECA. c. RIS. d. SIR.

Q: Using others as a sounding board in career decision-making is associated with this approach. a. Gottfredson's theory. b. Blustein's relational theory of working. c. narrative career counseling d. Phillips's developmental relationship model.

Q: Continually, Elvis must put tiny screws into a machine part and tighten them. This working environment fits which Holland environment? a. Artistic b. Conventional c. Enterprising d. Investigative e. Realistic

Q: The concept of unconditional support in career decision making is associated with this theory. a. attachment theory. b. family therapy. c. Phillips's developmental relational model. d. Roe's personality development theory.

Q: Elvis is getting tired of his job on an assembly line where he assembles the same parts over and over again. According to Holland, which term best describes this working environment? a. congruent b. differentiated c. incongruent d. undifferentiated

Q: In the study of the importance of relationships, the area of study that has done the most research in different countries is a. attachment theory. b. parent-child interaction theory. c. Blustein's relational theory of working. d. Phillips's developmental relationship model.

Q: The Acme Baking Company is looking for a manager that can manage a sales force, direct production, make credit decisions, supervise the bookkeeping staff, and develop new products. According to Holland, which term best describes this working environment? a. congruent b. differentiated c. incongruent d. undifferentiated

Q: Blustein's theory looks at relationships at work as a. providing an opportunity for advancement. b. a way to learn to tolerate poor working conditions. c. a means of providing occupational information. d. of utmost importance

Q: Brenda has known that she has wanted to be an accountant since she was in sixth grade. Most of her interests focus on organizing detail and working with numbers. According to Holland, which term best describes Brenda's situation? a. consistent b. differentiated c. incongruent d. undifferentiated

Q: Blustein's relational theory of working shows how relationships can provide individuals a. a way to get promoted to a new position. b. a means to network with others. c. a way to find others to substitute for you when you need to miss work. d. a feeling of self worth.

Q: Eliza enjoys all her subjects and does well in them. There is very little that she dislikes. Now that he is a freshman in college, she has no idea of what program of study to choose. According to Holland, which term best describes Eliza's dilemma? a. congruent b. differentiated c. incongruent d. undifferentiated

Q: Caregiving in the workplace is an emphasis of this theory: a. attachment theory b. Blustein's relational theory of working c. family therapy d. Phillips's theory

Q: Donna has been a high school science teacher for 20 years. Her interest has been primarily in the teaching aspects of her work rather than in biology, her primary subject matter responsibility. She has also coached volley ball, an assignment that she has very much enjoyed. Her daughter Carol is also interested in biology, as well as chemistry. However, she also is interested in art. A good student Carol would like to go to college next year where she can start a pre-med program. Donna is supportive of Carol's plans. To start to save money, Carol has started to work part-time as a bank teller, a job that she finds tedious and boring. Apply Holland's theory in answering these questions. Donna has a clear and stable view of her future, while Carol's is unclear. This concern about certainty about future goals is referred to by Holland as the concept of a. congruence. b. consistency. c. differentiation. d. identity.

Q: Dalia has impressed her guidance counselor with her thoughtful approach to career decision-making. According to Phillips's developmental career relational model, this is an example of a. cautious directedness. b. false confidence. c. forced guidance. d. a systematic approach.

Q: Donna has been a high school science teacher for 20 years. Her interest has been primarily in the teaching aspects of her work rather than in biology, her primary subject matter responsibility. She has also coached volley ball, an assignment that she has very much enjoyed. Her daughter Carol is also interested in biology, as well as chemistry. However, she also is interested in art. A good student Carol would like to go to college next year where she can start a pre-med program. Donna is supportive of Carol's plans. To start to save money, Carol has started to work part-time as a bank teller, a job that she finds tedious and boring. Apply Holland's theory in answering these questions. Carol's interests in science and art could best be described using Holland's theory as a. consistent. b. moderately inconsistent. c. inconsistent. d. stereotyped.

Q: Jodi's mother has told her that she can"t go to college next year, because her mother needs help in running her restaurant. According to Phillips's developmental career relational model, this is an example of a. criticism. b. forced guidance. c. non-active support. d. unsuccessful recruitment.

Q: Donna has been a high school science teacher for 20 years. Her interest has been primarily in the teaching aspects of her work rather than in biology, her primary subject matter responsibility. She has also coached volley ball, an assignment that she has very much enjoyed. Her daughter Carol is also interested in biology, as well as chemistry. However, she also is interested in art. A good student Carol would like to go to college next year where she can start a pre-med program. Donna is supportive of Carol's plans. To start to save money, Carol has started to work part-time as a bank teller, a job that she finds tedious and boring. Apply Holland's theory in answering these questions. Carol's interests and personality are __________ with her current part-time work environment as a bank teller. a. compatible b. congruent c. incompatible d. incongruent

Q: Basel's guidance counselor has redirected his choice to be a fashion model. According to Phillips's developmental career relational model, this is an example ofa. forced guidance.b. information provided.c. non-active support.d. systematic directedness

Q: Donna has been a high school science teacher for 20 years. Her interest has been primarily in the teaching aspects of her work rather than in biology, her primary subject matter responsibility. She has also coached volley ball, an assignment that she has very much enjoyed. Her daughter Carol is also interested in biology, as well as chemistry. However, she also is interested in art. A good student Carol would like to go to college next year where she can start a pre-med program. Donna is supportive of Carol's plans. To start to save money, Carol has started to work part-time as a bank teller, a job that she finds tedious and boring. Apply Holland's theory in answering these questions. Carol's interests and personality most closely fit this Holland type. a. Conventional b. Enterprising c. Investigative d. Realistic e. Social

Q: Blair has friends in the theater industry and has given Stevie information that would help Stevie develop her career options. According to Phillips's developmental career relational model, this is an example of a. alternatives provided. b. criticism. c. seeking information about self. d. unconditional support.

Q: Donna has been a high school science teacher for 20 years. Her interest has been primarily in the teaching aspects of her work rather than in biology, her primary subject matter responsibility. She has also coached volley ball, an assignment that she has very much enjoyed. Her daughter Carol is also interested in biology, as well as chemistry. However, she also is interested in art. A good student Carol would like to go to college next year where she can start a pre-med program. Donna is supportive of Carol's plans. To start to save money, Carol has started to work part-time as a bank teller, a job that she finds tedious and boring. Apply Holland's theory in answering these questions.Donna's interests and personality most closely fit this Holland type.a. Artisticb. Conventionalc. Enterprisingd. Investigativee. Social

Q: According to Phillips's developmental career relational model, the Actions of Others range from a. confident independence to insecure use of others. b. information provided to seeking information about self. c. non-active support to criticism. d. unsuccessful recruitment to weighing options.

Q: Melvin has been an accountant for 26 years. He enjoys keeping personal and office files in an organized fashion. His favorite television programs are about the daily changes in the stock market. However, his son Jake enjoys the theater and acting. He has been in several high school and college theater productions. Jake wants to continue in his theatrical career, but Melvin believes his son is not being practical. Jake has helped his father with accounting issues during summer and winter vacations but dislikes accounting, finding it boring. Apply Holland's theory in answering these questions. Melvin has a clear and stable view of his future, while Jake's is unclear. This concern about certainty about future goals is referred to by Holland as the concept of a. congruence. b. consistency. c. differentiation. d. identity

Q: Phillips and her colleagues have examined career decision-making as it relates to a. attachment to parents. b. conventional thinking. c. actions of others. d. specifying.

Q: Melvin has been an accountant for 26 years. He enjoys keeping personal and office files in an organized fashion. His favorite television programs are about the daily changes in the stock market. However, his son Jake enjoys the theater and acting. He has been in several high school and college theater productions. Jake wants to continue in his theatrical career, but Melvin believes his son is not being practical. Jake has helped his father with accounting issues during summer and winter vacations but dislikes accounting, finding it boring. Apply Holland's theory in answering these questions. Jake's participation in accounting and art could best be described using Holland's theory as a. consistent. b. moderately inconsistent. c. inconsistent. d. stereotyped.

Q: Which of the following is a major theme of Phillips's developmental relational career development model? a. Other Centeredness b. Other Directedness c. Self Centeredness d. Self Directedness

Q: Melvin has been an accountant for 26 years. He enjoys keeping personal and office files in an organized fashion. His favorite television programs are about the daily changes in the stock market. However, his son Jake enjoys the theater and acting. He has been in several high school and college theater productions. Jake wants to continue in his theatrical career, but Melvin believes his son is not being practical. Jake has helped his father with accounting issues during summer and winter vacations but dislikes accounting, finding it boring. Apply Holland's theory in answering these questions. Jake's interests and personality are with his current part-time work environment. a. compatible b. congruent c. incompatible d. incongruent

Q: Which of the following is a major theme of Philips's developmental relational career development model? a. Actions of Others b. Actions of Parents c. Actions of Self d. Actions of Employers

Q: Melvin has been an accountant for 26 years. He enjoys keeping personal and office files in an organized fashion. His favorite television programs are about the daily changes in the stock market. However, his son Jake enjoys the theater and acting. He has been in several high school and college theater productions. Jake wants to continue in his theatrical career, but Melvin believes his son is not being practical. Jake has helped his father with accounting issues during summer and winter vacations but dislikes accounting, finding it boring. Apply Holland's theory in answering these questions. Jake's interests and personality most closely fit this Holland type. a. Artistic b. Conventional c. Enterprising d. Investigative e. Realistic

Q: Studying the effect of relationships with other people on the career development of individuals is the focus of a. attachment theory. b. family therapy. c. Phillips's developmental relational model. d. Roe's personality development theory.

Q: Melvin has been an accountant for 26 years. He enjoys keeping personal and office files in an organized fashion. His favorite television programs are about the daily changes in the stock market. However, his son Jake enjoys the theater and acting. He has been in several high school and college theater productions. Jake wants to continue in his theatrical career, but Melvin believes his son is not being practical. Jake has helped his father with accounting issues during summer and winter vacations but dislikes accounting, finding it boring. Apply Holland's theory in answering these questions. Melvin's interests and personality most closely fit this Holland type. a. Artistic b. Conventional c. Enterprising d. Investigative e. Social

Q: The genogram is associated with this approach. a. attachment theory b. family therapy c. parent-child interaction therapy d. Roe's personality development

Q: In Holland's theory, the concept of identity is used to measure a. how different one type is from another. b. the clarity and stability of a person's goals. c. the similarity of two Holland types. d. the importance of matching personality and environment.

Q: A diagram of family relationships is called a a. career-o-gram. b. genogram. c. telegram. d. zen-o-gram.

Q: Besides the Self Directed Search, the research instrument that is most frequently used when doing research on Holland's theory is the a. California Personality Inventory. b. Myers Briggs Inventory. c. NEO-Five Factor Model. d. Values Scale.

Q: Parent-child career interaction theorists study a. early childhood attachment patterns. b. parents' attitudes towards their children. c. videotaped conversations between parents and their children. d. family genograms at various points in time.

Q: Brenda has enjoyed teaching and music but little else. Her interests are a. consistent. b. differentiated. c. incongruent. d. undifferentiated.

Q: Susan wants to be a machinist, but is concerned because all of her brothers and sisters have at least a bachelor's degree. Her counselor used a (an) to help her discuss her aspirations as they compare to those of her siblings. a. decision tree b. genogram c. interest inventory d. sequential decision making plan

Q: Marquita likes to type and use spread sheet programs; she is likely to be most with a conventional environment. a. congruent b. consistent c. differentiated d. identified

Q: The concept of disengagement is described differently by these two theories. a. family systems and Holland b. family systems and Super c. social cognitive and Holland d. social cognitive and Super

Q: A person who likes music is likely to be with the duties of a violinist. a. congruent b. consistent c. differentiated d. identified

Q: Vanessa works as a cashier at a grocery store She tells her counselor that the friends that she has met at work mean much more to her than the work itself, as she dislikes her job. This statement fits most closely with this theory: a. attachment theory b. Blustein's relational theory of working c. Roe's theory d. Phillips's theory

Q: Individuals who like to manage financial details are most likely to prefer this environment a. Artistic. b. Conventional. c. Enterprising. d. Investigative.

Q: In career counseling, a genogram can be used to a. assess abilities. b. assess interests. c. discuss career choices of relatives. d. send new career information to clients.

Q: Sales managers are most likely to prefer this environment a. Conventional. b. Enterprising. c. Investigative d. Social

Q: The Parent Involved Career Exploration Counseling Process (PICE) was developed by studying a. children's views of their relationships with parents. b. childhood recollections of a sample of adult workers. c. examining conversations between parents and their own children. d. parents' views of how they raise their children.

Q: Individuals working as curators in museums are most likely to be a. Artistic. b. Conventional. c. Enterprising. d. Social.

Q: The Parent Involved Career Exploration Counseling Process (PICE) features counseling which focuses on a. the parent's discussing career issues with a counselor and without the child present. b. the parents and children working together with a counselor. c. the child's attachment to the parents. d. furthering an enmeshed relationship between child and parent.

Q: People who like to persuade others about the usefulness of their own political ideas are most likely to be a. Artistic. b. Conventional. c. Enterprising. d. Realistic.

Q: Blustein points out that relationships at work a. are less important than the work itself. b. can prevent advancement. c. provide an opportunity for supervisory experience. d. can be a valuable part of work experience.