Deck 5: Careers As Action

Question 1

Protean careers are controlled by

A)The individual not the organization
B)The organization not chance
C)Chance not purpose
D)Purpose not context
E)The context not the individual

Answer 1

A

Question 2

In Krumboltz's social learning theory, which of the following factors is not identi- fied as a critical factor in determining career decisions?

A)Innate genetic endowment
B)Environmental conditions and events
C)Personality characteristics
D)Learning experiences
E)Task approach skills

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The 'pop' songs quoted in the book are all about career

A)Resources
B)Values
C)Flexibility
D)Control
E)Security

Answer 3

B

Question 4

According to the analysis in the book, Madonna's career was successful due to her

A)Luck
B)Family background
C)Agency
D)Values
E)Ability

Question 5

Savickas's extension of career construction theory was called

A)Grand theory of careers
B)Life design
C)Self-architecture
D)The creativity approach to careers
E)Success through Agency (STA)

Question 6

Recent career theorists emphasize the importance of … career success.

A)Subjective
B)Objective
C)Material
D)Social
E)Relative

Question 7

Proteus was a Greek god who

A)Was the god of trade and commerce
B)Could change his form at will
C)Was resistant to being controlled by others
D)Had immense physical strength
E)Was able to bend others to his will

Question 8

Super and Savickas agreed that careers were basically about

A)Growing through life's stages gracefully
B)Seizing every opportunity
C)Implementing a self-concept
D)Being sensitive to contexts
E)Making a difference

Question 9

Protean careers are self-directed and … -driven

A)Ability
B)Money
C)Success
D)Values
E)Adaptability

Question 10

Which of the following is not one of the four career 'adapt-abilities' identified by Savickas and Porfeli?

A)Becoming concerned about the vocational future (Concern)
B)Taking control of trying to prepare for one's vocational future (Control)
C)Displaying curiosity by exploring possible selves and futures (Curiosity)
D)Strengthening the confidence to pursue one's aspirations (Confidence)
E)Being sensitive to the views and concerns of others (Communication)