CPCE - Career Development Exam
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Jesse B. Davis - ANSWER-Accredited for starting the first systematic school guidance
program between 1898 and 1907
Frank Parsons - ANSWER-Known as the "father of vocational guidance", in 1908 he
established the Boston vocational bureau
National Vocational Guidance Association - ANSWER-In 1913 this association was
founded and was the first career-guidance organization.
National Career Development Association (NCDA) - ANSWER-A division of ACA that
promotes career development throughout the lifespan. This professional organization
offers professional development activities, publications, research, public information,
professional standards, and advocacy to the public and professionals who deliver
career services.
Outsourcing - ANSWER-The shifting of activities to an agency outside a company or
organization or the moving of operations to a non-US location.
Independent contractors - ANSWER-Self-employed individuals hired on a contract basis
for specialized services that do not receive benefits, and taxes and Social Security do
not have to be deducted
career counseling process - ANSWER-1. Establish a relationship
2. Problem identification
3. Assessment
4. Provide information
5. Decision Making
6. Implementation and follow up
What are the five types of assessment and testing tools in career counseling? -
ANSWER-Attitude, achievement, interest, personality, and values
Mark Savickas - ANSWER-Theorist: Postmodern approach called "social
constructionism". Counselor is NOT the expert. Narrative approach = stories/meanings
provided by clients. He saw the counselor as a catalyst that would help clients make
sense of their lives and occupations. He used a narrative method to guide a client in the
building of a reality that fits with their social and cultural environment
,H. B. Gelatt 5-Step Method - ANSWER-Step 1 - recognize that a decision is needed
Step 2 - collect information and examine possible actions
Step 3 - examine the probability of possible outcomes
Step 4 - remember your value system
Step 5 - make a decision which can be either temporary or port permanent
Positive Uncertainty - ANSWER-Associated with H.B. Gelatt; asserts that career
decisions are made by using a whole-brain approach meaning that both rational and
intuitive components must be considered
What are the factors of positive uncertainty? - ANSWER-what you want, what you know,
what you believe, and what you do
Jesse B. Davis - ANSWER-Accredited for starting the first systematic school guidance
program between 1898 and 1907
Frank Parsons - ANSWER-Known as the "father of vocational guidance", in 1908 he
established the Boston vocational bureau
National Vocational Guidance Association - ANSWER-In 1913 this association was
founded and was the first career-guidance organization.
National Career Development Association (NCDA) - ANSWER-A division of ACA that
promotes career development throughout the lifespan. This professional organization
offers professional development activities, publications, research, public information,
professional standards, and advocacy to the public and professionals who deliver
career services.
Outsourcing - ANSWER-The shifting of activities to an agency outside a company or
organization or the moving of operations to a non-US location.
Independent contractors - ANSWER-Self-employed individuals hired on a contract basis
for specialized services that do not receive benefits, and taxes and Social Security do
not have to be deducted
career counseling process - ANSWER-1. Establish a relationship
2. Problem identification
3. Assessment
4. Provide information
5. Decision Making
6. Implementation and follow up
, What are the five types of assessment and testing tools in career counseling? -
ANSWER-Attitude, achievement, interest, personality, and values
Mark Savickas - ANSWER-Theorist: Postmodern approach called "social
constructionism". Counselor is NOT the expert. Narrative approach = stories/meanings
provided by clients. He saw the counselor as a catalyst that would help clients make
sense of their lives and occupations. He used a narrative method to guide a client in the
building of a reality that fits with their social and cultural environment
H. B. Gelatt 5-Step Method - ANSWER-Step 1 - recognize that a decision is needed
Step 2 - collect information and examine possible actions
Step 3 - examine the probability of possible outcomes
Step 4 - remember your value system
Step 5 - make a decision which can be either temporary or port permanent
Positive Uncertainty - ANSWER-Associated with H.B. Gelatt; asserts that career
decisions are made by using a whole-brain approach meaning that both rational and
intuitive components must be considered
What are the factors of positive uncertainty? - ANSWER-what you want, what you know,
what you believe, and what you do
What are the attitudes of positive uncertainty? - ANSWER-1 - except the past, present,
and future as uncertain
2 - Be positive about the uncertainty
Self-Efficacy Theory - ANSWER-According to this theory, what a person expects
influences what he or she does, how much effort is used, and if she or he will persist if
there are difficulties. In career development the expectations are choice, performance,
and persistence
Nancy Betz and Gail Hackett - ANSWER-These theorists believe gender variation and
career decisions can be accounted for by self-efficacy since a persons environment is
an important element of his or her self-efficacy
Developmental Approach - ANSWER-This approach is based on the theory that career
development occurs in stages over a period of time. The approach is holistic and
recognizes the interaction of the person with his or her environment. Location guidance
in this mode helps to educate the student and increase his skills in confidence. Self-
concept, need, and lifespan changes are part of the process.
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Jesse B. Davis - ANSWER-Accredited for starting the first systematic school guidance
program between 1898 and 1907
Frank Parsons - ANSWER-Known as the "father of vocational guidance", in 1908 he
established the Boston vocational bureau
National Vocational Guidance Association - ANSWER-In 1913 this association was
founded and was the first career-guidance organization.
National Career Development Association (NCDA) - ANSWER-A division of ACA that
promotes career development throughout the lifespan. This professional organization
offers professional development activities, publications, research, public information,
professional standards, and advocacy to the public and professionals who deliver
career services.
Outsourcing - ANSWER-The shifting of activities to an agency outside a company or
organization or the moving of operations to a non-US location.
Independent contractors - ANSWER-Self-employed individuals hired on a contract basis
for specialized services that do not receive benefits, and taxes and Social Security do
not have to be deducted
career counseling process - ANSWER-1. Establish a relationship
2. Problem identification
3. Assessment
4. Provide information
5. Decision Making
6. Implementation and follow up
What are the five types of assessment and testing tools in career counseling? -
ANSWER-Attitude, achievement, interest, personality, and values
Mark Savickas - ANSWER-Theorist: Postmodern approach called "social
constructionism". Counselor is NOT the expert. Narrative approach = stories/meanings
provided by clients. He saw the counselor as a catalyst that would help clients make
sense of their lives and occupations. He used a narrative method to guide a client in the
building of a reality that fits with their social and cultural environment
,H. B. Gelatt 5-Step Method - ANSWER-Step 1 - recognize that a decision is needed
Step 2 - collect information and examine possible actions
Step 3 - examine the probability of possible outcomes
Step 4 - remember your value system
Step 5 - make a decision which can be either temporary or port permanent
Positive Uncertainty - ANSWER-Associated with H.B. Gelatt; asserts that career
decisions are made by using a whole-brain approach meaning that both rational and
intuitive components must be considered
What are the factors of positive uncertainty? - ANSWER-what you want, what you know,
what you believe, and what you do
Jesse B. Davis - ANSWER-Accredited for starting the first systematic school guidance
program between 1898 and 1907
Frank Parsons - ANSWER-Known as the "father of vocational guidance", in 1908 he
established the Boston vocational bureau
National Vocational Guidance Association - ANSWER-In 1913 this association was
founded and was the first career-guidance organization.
National Career Development Association (NCDA) - ANSWER-A division of ACA that
promotes career development throughout the lifespan. This professional organization
offers professional development activities, publications, research, public information,
professional standards, and advocacy to the public and professionals who deliver
career services.
Outsourcing - ANSWER-The shifting of activities to an agency outside a company or
organization or the moving of operations to a non-US location.
Independent contractors - ANSWER-Self-employed individuals hired on a contract basis
for specialized services that do not receive benefits, and taxes and Social Security do
not have to be deducted
career counseling process - ANSWER-1. Establish a relationship
2. Problem identification
3. Assessment
4. Provide information
5. Decision Making
6. Implementation and follow up
, What are the five types of assessment and testing tools in career counseling? -
ANSWER-Attitude, achievement, interest, personality, and values
Mark Savickas - ANSWER-Theorist: Postmodern approach called "social
constructionism". Counselor is NOT the expert. Narrative approach = stories/meanings
provided by clients. He saw the counselor as a catalyst that would help clients make
sense of their lives and occupations. He used a narrative method to guide a client in the
building of a reality that fits with their social and cultural environment
H. B. Gelatt 5-Step Method - ANSWER-Step 1 - recognize that a decision is needed
Step 2 - collect information and examine possible actions
Step 3 - examine the probability of possible outcomes
Step 4 - remember your value system
Step 5 - make a decision which can be either temporary or port permanent
Positive Uncertainty - ANSWER-Associated with H.B. Gelatt; asserts that career
decisions are made by using a whole-brain approach meaning that both rational and
intuitive components must be considered
What are the factors of positive uncertainty? - ANSWER-what you want, what you know,
what you believe, and what you do
What are the attitudes of positive uncertainty? - ANSWER-1 - except the past, present,
and future as uncertain
2 - Be positive about the uncertainty
Self-Efficacy Theory - ANSWER-According to this theory, what a person expects
influences what he or she does, how much effort is used, and if she or he will persist if
there are difficulties. In career development the expectations are choice, performance,
and persistence
Nancy Betz and Gail Hackett - ANSWER-These theorists believe gender variation and
career decisions can be accounted for by self-efficacy since a persons environment is
an important element of his or her self-efficacy
Developmental Approach - ANSWER-This approach is based on the theory that career
development occurs in stages over a period of time. The approach is holistic and
recognizes the interaction of the person with his or her environment. Location guidance
in this mode helps to educate the student and increase his skills in confidence. Self-
concept, need, and lifespan changes are part of the process.
