General definitions
Totality of work throughout one's lifetime
What is career
Individuals in this theme puruse self expression
What is artistic theme
Individuals in this stage are between the ages of 4 and 14
What is growth
Includes social self and psychological features
What is self concept
Involves an alliance between a counselor and client to cope with concerns relating to one's career
What is career counseling
Individuals in this theme are motivated by curiosity, learning, and knowledge
What is investigative theme
Decelerating and retirement occur in this stage
What is disengagement
Generalizations about particular occupations
What is occupational image
Attempt to enhance individual's career development through providing training and offering career planning courses
Individuals in this theme may appear rugged, practical, or physically strong
What is realistic theme
Substages of this stage are crystallization, specification, and implementation
What is exploration
Reflects an individuals point of view of where they fit into society
Lifelong psychological and behavioral methods influencing one's career
What is career development
Individuals in this theme may read the Wall Street Journal
Holding, updating, and innovating occur within this stage
What is maintenance
Eliminates unacceptable alternatives
What is circumscription
Recognizes distinctions in language, socioeconomic status, race, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and physical abilities
Individuals in this theme may drive an SUV or mini van
What is social theme
Consolidation may be a part of this stage
What is establishment
Relinquishes the most preferred alternatives for less compatible but more accessible ones
What is compromise