Seventeen-Year-Old Ursa Develops an Interest in Astronomy

question 136

Multiple Choice

Seventeen-year-old Ursa develops an interest in astronomy. If she is in Super's specification stage of career development, her 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 she has a personality type suited for work as an astronomer.
• D)trying to get a handle on other aspects of her life (e.g., relationships).

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