What are the two main issues for people having trouble making a choice?
Crystallization problem (too many options) and Specification problem (can’t commit)
What are examples of Comprehensive Internet-Based Sources of Career Information?
- intoCareers (CIS)
- SIGI 3
- Career Cruising
(these cost money)
What were the most effective number of sessions for career counseling?
4-5
What are the critical ingredients in career counseling? (improved effectiveness as more are used)
“WIMSI”
- W- Write goals (critical part was writing them down not discussing)
- I- Information gathering (in and out of session)
- M- Modeling (using modeling; have the client learn from others)
- S- Support (discussion about support; building more support)
- I- Individual counseling/attention
What are the three styles of decision making? And which are the most effective?
- Rational
- Intuitive
- Dependent
Rational is better or equal to intuitive approach
(Intuitive has never been found to be better than rational)
What is the balance sheet hypothesis?
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
What are the four vocational problem diagnosis?
- Neuroticism
- Choice commitment anxiety
(the above are Chronic Indecisiveness) - Lack of readiness
- Interpersonal conflict
