Choice counseling

Question 1

What are the two main issues for people having trouble making a choice?

Answer 1

Crystallization problem (too many options) and Specification problem (can’t commit)

Question 2

What are examples of Comprehensive Internet-Based Sources of Career Information?

Answer 2

1. intoCareers (CIS)
2. SIGI 3
3. Career Cruising
   (these cost money)

Question 3

What were the most effective number of sessions for career counseling?

Answer 3

4-5

Question 4

What are the critical ingredients in career counseling? (improved effectiveness as more are used)

Answer 4

“WIMSI”

1. W- Write goals (critical part was writing them down not discussing)
2. I- Information gathering (in and out of session)
3. M- Modeling (using modeling; have the client learn from others)
4. S- Support (discussion about support; building more support)
5. I- Individual counseling/attention

Question 5

What are the three styles of decision making? And which are the most effective?

Answer 5

1. Rational
2. Intuitive
3. Dependent

Rational is better or equal to intuitive approach
(Intuitive has never been found to be better than rational)

Question 6

What is the balance sheet hypothesis?

Answer 6

by Janis & Man (1975)
the more they consider the consequences before making the decision, then you can choose based on your gut or based on other people’s input

They developed a balance sheet to help people look at both positive and negative consequences

Question 7

What are the four vocational problem diagnosis?

Answer 7

1. Neuroticism
2. Choice commitment anxiety
   (the above are Chronic Indecisiveness)
3. Lack of readiness
4. Interpersonal conflict