Supers Theory

Question 1

Developmental theories importance

Answer 1

Developmental psychology placed concern on how the individual cultivates a career over time;
Moved the field from a solely matchmaking, vocational guidance perspective to a managing, career development perspective.

Question 2

Supers stages?

Answer 2

1. Growth stage (B- 13yo)
2. Exploration (14- 24yo)
3. Establishment (25-44yo)
4. Maintenance (45-65yo)
5. Disengagement (65 and older)

Question 3

Growth Stage developmental tasks?

Answer 3

1. Concern about the future
2. Control over decision making
3. Conviction to achieve (motivation)
4. Competence in work habits and attitudes

Question 4

Exploration Stage sub stages?

Answer 4

1. Crystallization (14-17)- reflecting one’s preferences for occupational fields and ability levels
2. Specification- educational and vocational choices through broad exploration
3. Implementation

During the exploration, society expects that gathering information about self and occupations through part-time work, curricular and extra curricular experiences, and other activities will lead the adolescent and emerging adult to ultimately select an occupation to enter and thereby implement self in the work role.