Question 1

Linda has been a dental assistant for six months. Now she plans to take a job as a pharmaceutical sales person. This is her fourth job in three years. According to Arnett, she is in this stage:

Accepted Answer

Arnett describes the "age of instability" as a period marked by frequent changes in jobs, relationships, and living situations, which aligns with Linda's experience of changing jobs multiple times in a short period.

Question 2

Monica, an African American female, tends to look down on herself and other African Americans while admiring white Americans. According to Atkinson, Morten, and Sue, Monica is in this stage of minority development:

Accepted Answer

Monica is in the conformity stage of minority development according to Atkinson, Morten, and Sue. In this stage, individuals may devalue their own cultural group and value the dominant culture more. Monica's behavior of looking down on herself and other African Americans while admiring white Americans is characteristic of this stage.

Question 3

Gladys has been a real estate agent for 20 years. She finds that she is less willing to work evenings and weekends then she once was. As a result, her commissions have diminished slightly in the past year. According to Super, she is currently in this substage:

Accepted Answer

Gladys is in the "decelerating" substage according to Super's career development theory, which describes individuals who are reducing their workload and responsibilities as they approach the end of their careers.

Question 4

Chauncy, an Asian American, thinks highly of himself and other Chinese Americans, but is angry at and disrespectful of white Americans. According to Atkinson, Morten, and Sue, Leon is in this stage of minority development:

Accepted Answer

Chauncy is in the "resistance and immersion" stage, where individuals may reject the dominant culture's values and norms, and immerse themselves in their own cultural identity, often with a strong preference for their own group and a rejection of the dominant group.

Question 5

Claire looks forward to attending an annual conference on psychiatric nursing in Atlanta. According to Super, she is currently in this substage:

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Lulu finds her job as a chemical engineer much more difficult than she thought. As a result, even after five years at work, she continues to work hard to keep up with the job demands. According to Super, she is currently in this substage:

Accepted Answer

Lulu is in the "holding" substage according to Super's career development theory. This stage involves maintaining one's position and keeping up with job demands, which aligns with Lulu's efforts to work hard and keep up with her job as a chemical engineer.

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a feature of Super's Career Development Assessment and Counseling (C-DAC) system?

Accepted Answer

Super's Career Development Assessment and Counseling (C-DAC) system is not specifically designed for retirees. It is aimed at a broader audience, including considerations for culturally diverse populations, developmental stages, and interests in career counseling and development.

Question 8

Janet has been an assistant manager in men's sportswear in a large department store. A position as manager has opened up in another department. Janet is interested in the position and is showing her supervisor that she can do the work. According to Super, she is currently in this substage:

Accepted Answer

Janet is in the "advancing" substage according to Super's career development theory because she is actively seeking to move up in her career by showing interest in a higher position and demonstrating her capabilities for that role.

Question 9

Mindy has been an elementary school teacher for 16 years. She has now decided to go to law school. Mindy is now

Accepted Answer

Recycling refers to the process of returning to an earlier stage of development or career path, often to pursue a new direction or career. Mindy is recycling by going back to school to pursue a new career in law.

Question 10

Hakim no longer wishes to be an accountant. Instead, he wants to devote full time to his art work. He has now decided to go to law school. Hakim is now

Accepted Answer

Recycling refers to the process of reusing or repurposing skills, experiences, or interests in a new context. Hakim is repurposing his career path from accounting to law, while also maintaining his interest in art.

Question 11

After two years as an insurance adjustor, Clarence has just been promoted to an assistant supervisory position. Although he could care less about the promotion, Clarence is able to master his new responsibilities quite well. According to Super, he is currently in this substage:

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Although Alice does not particularly like her job as a cashier, she has been concerned about the fact that business has been slow and that there have been rumors of layoffs. As a result she has been working much harder. According to Super, she is currently in this substage:

Accepted Answer

According to Super's career development theory, the "holding" substage is when an individual is trying to maintain their current position, especially in the face of potential job loss or other challenges. Alice's efforts to work harder despite not liking her job, due to concerns about business slowdown and layoffs, align with the characteristics of the holding substage.

Question 13

Although Lars has been teaching history in high school for over 35 years, he still finds ways to use television and computers in new ways to teach history to his students. According to Super, he is currently in this substage:

Accepted Answer

Lars is in the "innovating" substage according to Super's theory of career development because he is finding new ways to teach, indicating he is actively seeking to improve and innovate in his teaching methods, rather than settling into routine or beginning to wind down his career.

Question 14

Sam, a Native American, has developed a positive view of himself and other Native Americans as well as those in the majority culture. According to Atkinson, Morten, and Sue, Sam is in this stage of minority development:

Accepted Answer

Sam's positive view of both his own minority culture and the majority culture indicates he is in the "synergetic articulation and awareness" stage, where there is an integration and appreciation of both his own and the majority culture's perspectives.

Question 15

Which of these models is the most comprehensive approach to career counseling?

Accepted Answer

Super's Career-Development Assessment and Counseling (C-DAC) model is considered the most comprehensive approach to career counseling because it encompasses a wide range of factors including personal development, self-concept, life roles, and the stages of career development over a person's lifespan.

Question 16

James has just been laid off from his first job as a loan officer in a bank. He is taking this event calmly as he feel that as he gets older things will get better. According to Arnett, he is in this stage:

Accepted Answer

James's calm approach to being laid off, with the belief that things will improve as he gets older, aligns with Arnett's description of the "age of possibilities." This stage is characterized by an optimistic outlook towards the future, often seen in young adults who believe they have many opportunities ahead to shape their life path.

Question 17

Avery is a custodian in a large office building. He finds that after 25 years on the job, he loses track of what he is doing and finds that he is avoiding the more physically demanding aspects of the job. According to Super, he is currently in this substage:

Accepted Answer

Avery is in the "decelerating" substage according to Super's career development theory, which describes a phase where individuals start to slow down in their careers, often due to age or physical limitations, and may begin to disengage from more demanding aspects of their work.

Question 18

Carson has been working as a retail store manager for five years. Now, at the age of 28, he is considering quitting his job and going to law school. According to Arnett, he is in this stage:

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Hal attends a one week workshop each year to learn about computers that are used in automobiles. According to Super, he is currently in this substage:

Accepted Answer

Super's theory of career development includes a stage called "maintenance," which is further divided into sub-stages. The "updating" sub-stage involves activities to keep current with developments in one's field, which aligns with Hal attending workshops to learn about the latest in automotive computers.

Question 20

Ivan has been a life insurance agent for 30 years. Recently, he has developed a new system of networking with his customers that has led to the development of new accounts. According to Super, he is currently in this substage:

Accepted Answer

Super's theory of career development includes a stage called "Maintenance," which is characterized by efforts to maintain and improve one's position in a career. Within this stage, the "Innovating" substage involves finding new and better ways of doing things, which aligns with Ivan's actions of developing a new system of networking to grow his customer base.

Quiz 9: Late Adolescent and Adult Career Development