Discussion Board DUE IN 4 HOURS

FIRST QUESTION

Choose one of the following Career Theories and discuss it's efficacy with a particular population.  Why is this theory sound for said population?

Career Development Theories for the past 75 years fall into four categories:

1. Trait Factor - Matching personal traits to occupations-Frank Parson’s (1920’s)
2. Psychological - Personality types matching work environment- Holland (1980’s)

3. Decision - Situational or Sociological- Bandura ( Self Efficacy-1970’s)

4. Developmental - Self Concept over life span-Super (1950’s) 

SECOND QUESTION

 Discuss potential bias in standardized tests and how to address these issues (which abound).  How does this impact the work of counselors and diagnosticians?