Which theory holds that as an individual grows older self-concept changes along with the view of the reality of his/her vocational choice?

• A. Environmental Behavior Theory
• B. Developmental or Self-concept Theory
• C. Personality and Vocational Choice Theories
• D. Applied Research

Answer: (B)

This item focuses on how a person’s self-concept changes as they mature and as they confront the real options available in the job world. In Super’s Developmental (or Self-concept) Theory, career development is a lifelong process in which self-concept—who you think you are as a worker, including your abilities, interests, and values—evolves with age and experience. As individuals move through life, the possibilities they consider become more realistic, and their view of what they can and want to do aligns more closely with actual vocational opportunities. This progression captures the idea that self-concept and the reality of vocational choice influence each other over time, which is exactly what the question describes.