Intro and Ch. 1 Terms

Question 1

Scientific Theories

Answer 1

The study of human characteristics and dynamics and how this can help us understand what kind of person we are.

Question 2

Philosophical Theories

Answer 2

The study of ultimate meaning in the human experience and how this can help us understand the deeper meaning of our life.

Question 3

Strategic Theories

Answer 3

The study of how to create effective plans for our life and how this can provide us with a road map to follow as we pursue our Life Calling.

Question 4

Family

Answer 4

Most people are around their family members more than any other group.

Question 5

Modelers

Answer 5

Look at people around us who model success in the areas of work, family, or service.

Question 6

Mentors

Answer 6

No matter how old we are, we can learn much from a trusted counselor or teacher who is willing to walk alongside us as we explore our Life Calling.

Question 7

Strength-focus

Answer 7

Focusing upon what we’re good at

Question 8

Comprehensive

Answer 8

Focusing upon multiple areas of what you are good at, rather than just one

Question 9

Validate

Answer 9

Asking yourself and others to con rm if you are actually good at what you think you are good at.

Question 10

Professional Life Coaches

Answer 10

These are individuals who are trained to help in the exploration process as we search for a Life Calling.

Question 11

Paraprofessionals

Answer 11

These are individuals such as pastors, youth ministers, and teachers who have training in working with people in life development.

Question 12

Nonprofessionals

Answer 12

Family members and friends often have good advice that can help us understand our life better.

Question 13

Life Mapping

Answer 13

This process can provide a very effective approach to collecting the events of our lives and trying to make sense of what we collect.

Question 14

Classic Works

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The writings of others throughout history can provide valuable lessons to be learned.

Question 15

Analyzing Trends

Answer 15

What patterns can be seen in the past and are happening right now? And what do these indicate about the future? These trends help us be prepared for what might happen.

Question 16

Circumstantial Experiences

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These are experiences that are not necessarily planned, but as they happen to us, we can evaluate them to gain information about our Life Calling.

Question 17

Experimental Experiences

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These are activities that we engage in specifically for the purpose of trying to gain information about our Life Calling.

Question 18

Job-related Experiences

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These experiences provide us direct information from the world of work.

Question 19

Listening

Answer 19

Patiently listening to another person in a nonjudgmental manner is a difficult skill—one we need to work hard to develop.

Question 20

Praying and Meditating

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We need to find time when we can deliberately and thoughtfully study what we have learned and contemplate deeply on its meaning.

Question 21

Journaling

Answer 21

Chronicling occurrences, experiences, observations, or insights encountered during each day. Provides us a source to which we can return when trying to remember reflections we have had earlier in our lives.