Asked by Jonathan Ghansiam on Jun 02, 2024

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Which theory places the greatest emphasis on childhood, as compared to the others, and does not branch into adult development?

A) Holland's
B) Theory of Work Adjustment
C) Bandura's
D) Gottfredson's

Gottfredson's

Refers to a theory of career development proposed by Linda Gottfredson, which emphasizes the process of circumscription and compromise in career choice.

Holland's

Refers to Holland's Theory, emphasizing the alignment between personal interests, capabilities, and the characteristics of professional environments.

Bandura's

Refers to the psychological theory emphasizing the importance of belief in one’s own abilities, developed by Albert Bandura, focusing on the power of self-belief in achieving personal goals.

  • Differentiate between various career development theories and their emphases.
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Zybrea KnightJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Gottfredson's theory of circumscription and compromise emphasizes the process of career development beginning in childhood and focuses on how individuals eliminate career options based on perceived social and self-imposed constraints, without extending into adult development theories.