Models of Career Choice and Development

These flashcards cover key concepts from the notes on career choice models and psychological disorders, providing definitions and descriptions to assist in exam preparation.

Super's Developmental Model

A framework that views occupational development as a lifelong process beginning in childhood and culminating in retirement.

Growth Stage

The first stage (ages 0-14) of Super's model where individuals begin to fantasize about ideal jobs based on likes/dislikes.

Exploration Stage

The second stage (ages 15-24) where adolescents consider different careers realistically and may undertake their first trial job.

Establishment Stage

The third stage (ages 25-44) where individuals commit to a career after a trial period and focus on using and learning new skills.

Maintenance Stage

The fourth stage (ages 45-65) that prioritizes retaining achieved career status and protecting security, with less focus on advancement.

Decline Stage

The final stage (ages 65+) where work activity decreases as retirement approaches.

Workaholism

An excessive dedication to work, characterized by behaviors like sacrificing personal life, experiencing high job satisfaction, yet potentially leading to burnout.

Enthusiastic Workaholic

A workaholic who enjoys their work and derives joy from it, often performing well in high-demand positions.

Unenthusiastic Workaholic

A workaholic driven to work but with lower job satisfaction and life satisfaction, more susceptible to burnout.

Zoom Fatigue

The tiredness experienced from prolonged use of online video conferencing platforms.

Medical Model of Psychological Disorders

A concept that considers abnormal behavior as a disease, focusing on diagnosis, etiology, and prognosis.

Diagnosis

The process of examining symptoms to determine if they meet the criteria for a specific mental disorder.

Etiology

The study of the cause or origin of a mental disorder.

Prognosis

A prediction about the course and outcome of a mental disorder.

DSM-5

The diagnostic manual used by mental health professionals that classifies mental disorders.