| Chapter 13 Vocational choice Fantasy period: guided by familiarity and excitement Tentative period: balance abilities and values Realistic period: exploration and crystallization Going to college helps Get more promotions and less likely to stay unemployed for long period of time; viewed as more desirable employee Weight against prejudice Classes allow students to make realistic assessment of abilities Gender stereotypes: certain professions still priviledge men Intellectually talented women are somewhat reluctant to pursue difficult majors Yet women have higher graduation rates than men, perceive college as more intellectually supportive, and adapt more easily Women use greater number of study techniques; men more likely to cheat Women less likely to engage in binge drinking Job correlated with parents' jobs People attracted to jobs that match their personality Access to vocational information is important: internships, career center Apprenticeship programs for people who don't want to stay in school Average lifespan expectancy: increased over time whereas maximum lifespan has increased very little Largely due to reduced health risks in first 20-30 years of life Improvements in nutition, medical treatments, sanitation, safety Health habits: low fat diet, exercise, not smoking, not drinking, regular sleep, eat breakfast, no snacks Social support Problem solving skills: sense of control; teaches cognitive and behavioral techniques to control substance abuse |
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