Author Question: Abigail makes a very good living as a successful computer programmer. As her counselor, you're ... (Read 44 times)

anjilletteb · **on:** Jul 31, 2018

Abigail makes a very good living as a successful computer programmer. As her counselor, you're surprised to hear Abigail share that she is dissatisfied with her job and wishes she could go back to school to become a marriage and family therapist. Based on this information, which of the following statements about Abigail would be accurate relative to Holland's career theory?

a. Although Abigail is successful in her career as a programmer, it may be that her personality type is not congruent with her work environment and would be more congruent in a work environment that allows for greater social interaction.
b. It may be that Abigail's personality code on the Holland hexagon are adjacent, making it unlikely for her to find working environments that are consistent with her interests.
c. It may be that Abigail has a clearly defined profile and, thus, has a harder time making career decisions.
d. All of the above are accurate based on the given information and consistent with Holland's theory.

Question 2

Maria, a college counselors, does an intake interview with a client who expresses a lack of trust in others and uncertainty about whether Maria or anyone else could understand him. He also exhibits emotional dysregulation. Which of the following would be an appropriate consideration based on this information.

a. The client is experiencing normal adjustment issues, such as homesickness, relative to his transition to college.
b. The client may be experiencing symptoms of PTSD associated with complex trauma.
c. The client's is likely engaging in risky drinking behaviors that are causing him to experience emotional lability.
d. The client may be experiencing difficulties focusing and completing tasks as a result of ADHD.