The Approach to Occupational Choice Based on Measurement of Human

question 8

Multiple Choice

The approach to occupational choice based on measurement of human characteristics is known as

• A)Career development theory
• B)Human abilities theory
• C)Trait and factor theory
• D)Psychometric measurement theory
• E)Personal attribute theory

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Definitions:

Horney

Refers to Karen Horney, a psychoanalytic psychologist known for her theory of neurosis, which places a significant emphasis on cultural and social factors.

Womb Envy

A psychoanalytic concept suggesting that men experience feelings of envy toward the biological capacities of women, such as childbirth, which they cannot experience.

Horney

Karen Horney, a psychoanalytic theorist known for her theory of neurotic needs and her work on neurotic personality development.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their actual feelings or desires, often to hide their true impulses.