Seventeen-Year-Old Orion Develops an Interest in Astronomy

question 96

Multiple Choice

Seventeen-year-old Orion develops an interest in astronomy. If he is in Super's specification stage of career development, his next step would MOST likely involve:

• A) taking a full-time job at an observatory.
• B) signing up for a course in basic astronomy.
• C) determining whether he has a personality type suited for work as an astronomer.
• D) trying to get a handle on other aspects of his life (e.g., relationships).

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