Question 1

Protean careers are controlled by&#10;A)The individual not the organization&#10;B)The organization not chance&#10;C)Chance not purpose&#10;D)Purpose not context&#10;E)The context not the individual

Accepted Answer

Protean careers are characterized by self-direction and the pursuit of personal values, interests, and goals. The individual takes control of their career, which is not dependent on the organization or context.

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?&#10;A)Innate genetic endowment&#10;B)Environmental conditions and events&#10;C)Personality characteristics&#10;D)Learning experiences&#10;E)Task approach skills

Accepted Answer

Krumboltz's social learning theory of career decision-making does not specifically identify personality characteristics as a critical factor in determining career decisions. Instead, it emphasizes the role of genetic endowments, environmental conditions, learning experiences, and task approach skills.

Question 3

The 'pop' songs quoted in the book are all about career&#10;A)Resources&#10;B)Values&#10;C)Flexibility&#10;D)Control&#10;E)Security

Accepted Answer

The 'pop' songs quoted in the book are all about values, as they often reflect themes and messages that resonate with personal beliefs and societal norms.

Question 4

According to the analysis in the book, Madonna's career was successful due to her&#10;A)Luck&#10;B)Family background&#10;C)Agency&#10;D)Values&#10;E)Ability

Accepted Answer

Madonna's career success is often attributed to her agency, which refers to her ability to make independent choices and take control of her career path, allowing her to adapt and thrive in the music industry.

Question 5

Savickas's extension of career construction theory was called&#10;A)Grand theory of careers&#10;B)Life design&#10;C)Self-architecture&#10;D)The creativity approach to careers&#10;E)Success through Agency (STA)

Accepted Answer

Savickas's extension of career construction theory is called "life design". It emphasizes that individual careers are not predictable, but instead, individuals have agency in shaping their careers through intentional actions and learning from experiences. It also focuses on the importance of adapting to changing circumstances and constructing a meaningful life, not just a successful career.

Question 6

Recent career theorists emphasize the importance of &#8230; career success.&#10;A)Subjective&#10;B)Objective&#10;C)Material&#10;D)Social&#10;E)Relative

Accepted Answer

Recent career theorists highlight the significance of subjective career success, focusing on individual perceptions and satisfaction rather than solely on objective, material, or socially defined achievements.

Question 7

Proteus was a Greek god who&#10;A)Was the god of trade and commerce&#10;B)Could change his form at will&#10;C)Was resistant to being controlled by others&#10;D)Had immense physical strength&#10;E)Was able to bend others to his will

Accepted Answer

Proteus was known for his shapeshifting abilities, which allowed him to change his form at will.

Question 8

Super and Savickas agreed that careers were basically about&#10;A)Growing through life's stages gracefully&#10;B)Seizing every opportunity&#10;C)Implementing a self-concept&#10;D)Being sensitive to contexts&#10;E)Making a difference

Accepted Answer

Super and Savickas both emphasized the importance of implementing a self-concept in career development, viewing careers as a means of expressing one's self-concept in work roles.

Question 9

Protean careers are self-directed and &#8230; -driven&#10;A)Ability&#10;B)Money&#10;C)Success&#10;D)Values&#10;E)Adaptability

Accepted Answer

Protean careers are characterized by the pursuit of personal values and fulfillment, so the best choice is D - values. The other options may play a role in one's career, but they are not the defining factor in a protean career. The term "protean" comes from the Greek god Proteus, who could change his shape to suit his current situation, so adaptability may also be a relevant attribute for someone with a protean career. However, it is not the best answer as it doesn't capture the driving force behind the individual's career choices.

Question 10

Which of the following is not one of the four career 'adapt-abilities' identified by Savickas and Porfeli?&#10;A)Becoming concerned about the vocational future (Concern)&#10;B)Taking control of trying to prepare for one's vocational future (Control)&#10;C)Displaying curiosity by exploring possible selves and futures (Curiosity)&#10;D)Strengthening the confidence to pursue one's aspirations (Confidence)&#10;E)Being sensitive to the views and concerns of others (Communication)

Accepted Answer

Being sensitive to the views and concerns of others is not one of the four career 'adapt-abilities' identified by Savickas and Porfeli. The four career adapt-abilities are Concern, Control, Curiosity, and Confidence.

Deck 5: Careers As Action