Deck 13: Krumboltzs Social Learning Theory

Question 1

Which of the following techniques is not a cognitive technique used in Krumboltz's career counseling?

A) countering troublesome beliefs
B) cognitive rehearsal
C) goal clarification
D) reinforcement

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following techniques is not a cognitive technique used in career counseling?

A) countering troublesome beliefs
B) cognitive rehearsal
C) goal clarification
D) simulation

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a part of the triadic reciprocal interaction system?

A) behaviors
B) environment
C) insight
D) preferences and self perceptions

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Helping high school students experience jobs through the use of job experience kits is a form of

A) challenging beliefs.
B) goal clarification.
C) reinforcement.
D) simulation.

Question 5

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.

Question 6

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.

Question 7

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.

Question 8

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.

Question 9

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.

Question 10

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.

Question 11

Adapting to planned happenstance is a feature of

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

Question 12

Krumboltz's happenstance learning theory emphasizes'

A) the importance of taking advantage of unplanned events.
B) being aware of clients' self-efficacy.
C) listening to the harmony within oneself.
D) rewriting the story of one's' lives.

Question 13

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.

Question 14

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.

Question 15

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.

Question 16

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

Question 17

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.

Question 18

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

Question 19

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.

Question 20

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.

Question 21

According to Krumboltz, which of the following is NOT a counseling method for dealing with chance events?

A) Assist clients to transform curiosity into opportunities for learning and exploration.
B) Assist clients to develop a sense of self-efficacy.
C) Teach clients to produce desirable chance events.
D) Teach clients to overcome blocks to actions

Question 22

According to Krumboltz, which of the following is not a counseling method for dealing with chance events?

A) Assist clients to transform curiosity into opportunities for learning and exploration.
B) Assist clients to develop harmony and unity in their lives.
C) Teach clients to produce desirable chance events.
D) Teach clients to overcome blocks to actions.

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT an important aspect of happenstance learning theory?

A) curiosity
B) flexibility
C) harmony
D) risk taking

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT an important aspect of happenstance learning theory?

A) flexibility
B) persistence
C) risk taking
D) self-efficacy