Theories Of Career Development Question Paper
Theories Of Career Development
Course:Master Of Education In Guidance And Counselling
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2008
KENY ATT A UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
SELF-SPONSORED
PROGRAM - SCHOOL BASED
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF EDUCATION IN
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
EGC 509: THEORIES OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT
DATE: TUESDAY, 29TH APRIL 2008
TIME: 2.00 P.M. - 5.00 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Write your registration number in every booklet you use
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Answer QUESTION NO. ONE and any other TWO QUESTIONS.
1.
A.
Explain the following periods of vocational development as proposed by Ginzberg.
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Fantasy Period
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The Period of Tentative Choices
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Period of Realistic Choices.
6 marks
B.
List and explain six purposes that role-playing serves in career counseling. 12 marks
C.
Explain what is meant by work-related stress according to Selye. Explain his Three phases model that he uses to explain the stress response. 4 marks
D.
Outline TWO positive and TWO negative measures that employees in Kenya use in stress management. 4 marks
2.
A.
Summarize Tiedman's modelof career decision-making. 5 marks
B.
Critically analyze Tiedman's model of career decision-making. In your Own opinion, does this model adequately explain the process of career Decision-making? Justify your response. 10 marks
C.
State and explain one counseling implication of this model 5 marks
3.
A.
Outline Holland's three background principles with regard to career choice. 6 marks
B.
Describe the six personality types that guide people in career choice. 12 marks
C.
Explain how the relationship between the person and the work environment Contributes to hislher satisfaction and success at the place of work. 2 marks
4.
A.
Briefly explain the concept of achievement motivation. 8 marks
B.
List and explain six characteristics common to people with a high need to Achieve as proposed by MacClelland. 12 mark
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