Dylan is having difficulty in deciding upon his future career. He is really good in sports, especially hockey, but not so good in his classes at school. Fellow students call him a "jock", and he likes the adulation, so he decides that he wants to be a hockey player. What factor, according to Donald Super (1976, 1980), is Dylan using as a primary force to determine his choice of careers?

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Dylan is using his identity as a "jock" and the adulation he receives from peers as a primary force in determining his career choice, aligning with Donald Super's theory that self-concept and identity play a significant role in career development.

Dylan Is Having Difficulty in Deciding Upon His Future Career