Deck 14: Social Cognitive Career Theory

Question 1

According to social cognitive career theory, Arlene's concern about her difficulty in learning new language skills is an example of

A) a goal statement.
B) associative learning.
C) outcome expectations.
D) self-efficacy concerns.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Terrell is concerned about whether he will be admitted into a law school. According to social cognitive career theory, he is concerned with

A) associative learning experiences.
B) goals.
C) outcome expectations.
D) self-efficacy concerns.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a part of social cognitive career theory?

A) choice goals
B) associative learning experiences
C) interests
D) outcome expectations

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following is a background contextual factor as described by social cognitive career theory?

A) financial support for current education
B) getting a poor elementary school education
C) few part time opportunities for jobs in your field
D) a poor labor market in your area

Question 5

According to social cognitive career theory, Tom's concern about his difficulty in learning biology is an example of

A) a goal statement.
B) associative learning.
C) outcome expectations.
D) self-efficacy concerns.

Question 6

Which of the following theories most emphasizes cognitive processes?

A) Savickas's career construction theory
B) Holland's theory
C) social cognitive career theory
D) Tiedeman's career decision-making theory

Question 7

According to social cognitive career theory, which of the following could be a proximal influence to choice behavior?

A) barrier
B) goal
C) outcome
D) self-efficacy

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a contextual influence proximal to choice behavior as described by social cognitive career theory?

A) having a supportive boss in your current job
B) having a second grade teacher ridicule you
C) being encouraged as a child by your grandmother
D) growing up in a bilingual community

Question 9

Which of the following theories is most concerned with career issues that affect women?

A) social cognitive career theory
B) Holland's theory
C) Krumboltz's social learning theory
D) work adjustment theory

Question 10

Which of the following theories is most concerned with career issues that affect culturally diverse populations?

A) social cognitive career theory
B) Holland's theory
C) Krumboltz's social learning theory
D) work adjustment theory

Question 11

Which of the following theories most emphasizes behavioral processes?

A) Holland's theory
B) Krumboltz's social learning theory
C) social cognitive career theory
D) Tiedeman's career decision-making theory

Question 12

According to social cognitive career theory, which of these is a model that has been developed? A social cognitive model of

A) energy
B) relationships
C) performance
D) story telling

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a part of social cognitive career theory?

A) choice goals
B) energy
C) interests
D) outcome expectations

Question 14

According to social cognitive career theory, which of these is a model that has been developed? A social cognitive model of

A) personality
B) relationships
C) unity
D) work and life satisfaction

Question 15

Janice is concerned about what will happen if she accepts a new job with an environmental engineering firm. According to social cognitive career theory, she is concerned with

A) goals.
B) instrumental learning experiences.
C) outcome expectations.
D) self-efficacy concerns.

Question 16

Which of the following is a background contextual factor as described by social cognitive career theory?

A) currently living in Arizona
B) being laid of one's job last week
C) mother having cancer when client was 8
D) a co-worker who is a poor role model.

Question 17

Bonita has decided that she wants to become a chemical engineer. According to social cognitive career theory she is demonstrating her

A) goals.
B) instrumental learning experiences.
C) outcome expectations.
D) self-efficacy concerns.

Question 18

According to social cognitive career theory, lack of career self-efficacy in an individual can lead to being to try career tasks.

A) called.
B) discouraged
C) encouraged.
D) required

Question 19

Tim has decided that he wants to go to graduate school to become a ceramic engineer. According to social cognitive career theory he is demonstrating his

A) goals.
B) instrumental learning experiences.
C) outcome expectations.
D) self-efficacy concerns.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a contextual influence proximal to choice behavior as described by social cognitive career theory?

A) being raised by a grandparent
B) being exposed to racism in elementary school
C) not having enough money to pay for tuition this semester
D) being told as a child that certain occupations are not open to people of your gender

Question 21

An example of a counseling approach that is especially associated with social cognitive career theory is

A) asking questions.
B) exploring feelings of low self-efficacy.
C) interpreting inventories.
D) reinforcing client progress.

Question 22

According to social cognitive career theorists, which of these factors is most likely to have the greatest affect on career choice?

A) abilities
B) beliefs about self
C) interests
D) values

Question 23

An example of a counseling approach that is especially associated with social cognitive career theory is

A) inquiring about planned happenstance.
B) estimating chances that barriers may be encountered.
C) using a life chapters exercise.
D) reinforcing client progress.

Question 24

Social cognitive career theory has addressed the concern that many women have about their ability to be successful in

A) art.
B) English.
C) math
D) psychology.

Question 25

According to social cognitive career theory, which of the following could be a proximal influence to choice behavior?

A) goal
B) outcome
C) self-efficacy
D) support

Question 26

Providing a support rather than a barrier to clients who struggle with career choice issues is a counseling technique used by this theory.

A) Holland's theory
B) Krumboltz's social learning theory
C) social cognitive career theory
D) work adjustment theory