NCE Lifestyle and Career Development

What is Trait & Factor Theory(not exactly the same as Trait & Factor Career Theory) & what are the names of the tests it uses? - Answer- OLDEST theory in career counseling, suggests ONE particular type of job is suited to each type of person. Through the use of computer testing such as SIGI, CHOICES, GIS, and CIDS, a career counselor can match a client's traits with job factors to help find the right career fit. The closer the match between the person and the job requirements, the greater the chance for success, productivity, and satisfaction What is Trait & Factor Career Theory and who conceptualized it - Answer- Frank Parsons, he designed a three-step formula to aid clients in finding the right career, DIRECT METHOD & RELIANCE ON TESTING What are the three-steps in Trait & Factor Career Theory - Answer- 1. Personal analysis: help the client understand his/her aptitudes, abilities, resources, and limitations 2. Occupational analysis: describe conditions, compensations, and requirements for success in different lines of work 3. Logical Reasoning: Match the person with the line of work that best fits with his traits (Think: POL) Describe C.H. Miller's twist on Trait & Factor Theory - Answer- gives suggestions that underlie this approach: vocational choices are largely DECIDED UPON THROUGH THOUGHT, occupational choice is a single happening, there is ONE right career for each person, each job requires a SINGLE type person Describe Edmund Williamson's twist on Trait & Factor Theory - Answer- used Parson's basic approach, but devised six steps Williamson's six steps for the career counselor became known as .... - Answer- directive counseling What are Williamson's six steps and define each - Answer- 1. Analysis-gather client info. 2. Synthesis-organize data to gain understanding of client 3. Diagnosis-construct statement of client's problem 4. Prognosis-predict future development of problem 5. Counseling 6. Follow up (Think: ASDPCF) What is Carl Roger's twist on Trait & Factor Theory - Answer- NON-DIRECTIVE counseling; introduced THREE concepts; it CHALLENGED Parson's direct method and relianc