Ch. 13 Work and Vocation

the theory of vocational choice proposed by Ginzberg (making a vocational choice is a developmental process that occurs not at a single moment)

limiting one's career aspirations to a set of acceptable choices based on interests and values

modifying one's career choices to bring them in line with reality

the theory of vocational choice proposed by Holland (people select occupations that afford environments consistent with their personality types)

externally imposed limits on a woman's career success that result from sex discrimination

limitations on career choice that stem from how girls are socialized to be feminine

the belief that one is competent to master a task

a test that measures suitability for different vocations according to interests

partnerships between high schools and two-year; postsecondary vocational institutions to provide career education

programs in which students split their time among working at a company, taking career-related classes, and doing regular academic coursework

programs in which schools set up small businesses to teach job skills