CPCE Domain 4: Career Development Welcome to your CPCE Domain 4: Career Development 1. CPCE: Career Development Which theory posits that career choices are made in stages that reflect the individual's level of maturity and psychological development? A. Holland's Theory of Career Choice B. Bandura's Social Cognitive Career Theory C. Super's Developmental Self-Concept Theory D. Roe's Personality Theory of Career Choice None 2. CPCE: Career Development In the context of career counseling, the term "glass ceiling" refers to: A. The visible, yet unreachable, maximum career level for individuals lacking the necessary qualifications. B. The transparent yet informal barrier that prevents minorities and women from rising beyond a certain level in hierarchies. C. A metaphor for the clarity and openness of career paths in modern corporations. D. The psychological barriers that individuals impose on themselves, limiting their career achievements. None 3. CPCE: Career Development According to Krumboltz's Social Learning Theory of Career Decision Making, which of the following is NOT considered a factor influencing career choice? A. Genetic endowment and special abilities B. Environmental conditions and events C. Learning experiences D. Personal style preferences None 4. CPCE: Career Development Which of the following best describes the concept of "career salience"? A. The level of interest a person has in pursuing a career in a particular field B. The degree to which a career aligns with an individual's self-concept C. The importance of career success over other life roles D. The visibility of a career path within a societal or cultural context None 5. CPCE: Career Development In Gottfredson's Theory of Circumscription and Compromise, which stage is characterized by the process of aligning one's career aspirations with perceived social and personal constraints? A. Orientation to size and power B. Orientation to sex roles C. Orientation to social valuation D. The compromise stage None 6. CPCE: Career Development The concept of "work adjustment theory" primarily focuses on: A. The process through which individuals seek work environments that fit their values and skills. B. The stages of emotional and psychological adjustment after losing a job. C. The development of professional skills over the course of a career. D. The adjustment of work environments to accommodate the diverse needs of employees. None 7. CPCE: Career Development Which of the following is NOT a key factor in Tiedeman and O'Hara's Decision-Making Model of career development? A. Anticipation or preoccupation with a choice B. Implementation of the choice C. External validation of the career choice D. Appraisal and reappraisal of the outcome None 8. CPCE: Career Development The theory that emphasizes the role of happenstance and unplanned events in career development is known as: A. Planned Happenstance Theory B. Holland's Theory of Types C. Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory D. Super's Life-Span, Life-Space Theory None 9. CPCE: Career Development Which of the following best explains the term "boundaryless career"? A. A career confined within the boundaries of a single organization B. A career that transcends beyond traditional occupational categories C. A career characterized by frequent changes between fields or industries D. A career that is not limited by the traditional barriers of specific employers or industries None 10. CPCE: Career Development In career counseling, "lifestyle counseling" primarily addresses: A. The integration of work with other life roles and activities. B. Financial planning for life after retirement. C. The development of hobbies and leisure activities. D. Physical health and wellness strategies. None 11. CPCE: Career Development According to the concept of "career resilience," individuals are encouraged to: A. Pursue careers that are in high demand to ensure job security. B. Develop a range of skills that enable them to adapt to changes and setbacks in their careers. C. Focus solely on career advancement to achieve success. D. Stick with one career path to demonstrate commitment and reliability to potential employers. None 12. CPCE: Career Development In the Dual Career Family Research, what is a primary challenge identified for couples managing two careers? A. Deciding who takes primary responsibility for household chores B. Balancing work schedules with leisure activities C. Navigating career advancement opportunities for both partners without relocation D. Managing work-life balance and conflict between professional and personal roles None 13. CPCE: Career Development What does the term "career plateauing" refer to? A. The peak of one's career performance B. The period of fastest career growth C. The point in a career where the likelihood of additional hierarchical promotion is very low D. The initial stages of a career None 14. CPCE: Career Development Which of the following best describes the term "job crafting"? A. Altering one's job description to better match personal interests and skills B. Negotiating a higher salary for the current position C. Switching job roles within the same company D. Applying for different jobs in other companies None 15. CPCE: Career Development The concept of "psychological contract" in the workplace primarily concerns: A. The formal, written agreements between employer and employee B. The unwritten, implicit agreements and expectations between employer and employee C. The mental health policies and support systems within an organization D. The legal obligations of employers towards employee welfare None 16. CPCE: Career Development According to the concept of "career adaptability," which of the following is NOT considered a dimension? A. Concern B. Control C. Curiosity D. Competitiveness None 17. CPCE: Career Development In the SCCT (Social Cognitive Career Theory), which factor is NOT considered a part of the model? A. Self-efficacy beliefs B. Outcome expectations C. Personality traits D. Personal goals None 18. CPCE: Career Development The term "occupational segregation" refers to: A. The equal distribution of different genders across various occupations B. The tendency of certain jobs to be predominantly filled by workers from specific demographic groups C. The physical separation of workplaces based on the type of job D. The legal restrictions preventing individuals from working in certain professions None 19. CPCE: Career Development In terms of career development theories, the concept of "life space" is most closely associated with: A. Holland's Theory of Vocational Personalities and Work Environments B. Super's Life-Span, Life-Space Theory C. Bandura's Social Cognitive Career Theory D. Krumboltz's Social Learning Theory of Career Decision Making None 20. CPCE: Career Development What does the term "implicit career theories" refer to? A. The scientifically tested and validated theories about career development B. The personal beliefs and assumptions people have about careers and how they develop C. The formal theories taught in academic settings about career counseling D. The government policies that dictate career education and development None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
