Ch. 10 Work and Recreation Flashcards

These flashcards cover important vocabulary and concepts related to career development, decision-making processes, and retirement paths.

Occupational decision-making process

A process involving motivation, achievement, attitudes, abilities, interests, values, and self-concept to make career choices.

Internal locus of control

The belief that one is responsible for their own success and outcomes.

Internal locus of control example

I didn’t do well on the exam because I didn’t study enough. Next time, I’ll manage my time better.

Exernal locus of control

The belief that external factors, such as fate or others' actions, dictate life outcomes and success.

Exernal locus of control example

The test was unfair, and the teacher didn’t explain the material well.

A realistic career is…

A career type that involves practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

An investigative career is…

A career type that involves thinking, research, and problem-solving.

An artistic career is

A career type that involves creative expression and originality.

A social career is…

A career type focused on helping, teaching, and providing service to others.

An interprising career is…

A career type that involves persuasion, leadership, and risk-taking.

A conventional career is…

A career type involving organization, detail orientation, and managing data.

Hard skill

A specific, teachable ability or knowledge that can be defined and measured, often gained through education or training.

Soft skill

A personal attribute that enhances an individual's interactions, job performance, and career prospects, including skills like communication and teamwork.

Career options

Various pathways and opportunities for professional career development.

Retirement paths

Different approaches to retirement, including continuers, adventurers, searchers, easy gliders, and retreaters.

Work-life balance

The equilibrium between personal life and career ambitions.

Job satisfaction

The level of contentment individuals feel regarding their work.

Employee bullying

Harassing behavior that creates anxiety and depression in the workplace.

Technological advances

Improvements in technology that have transformed work practices and interactions.

Feeling of void post-retirement

A sense of emptiness experienced by some retirees when they lose their professional roles.