When asked about her future vocational choice, 14-year-old Grace says, "I’m good at math and I like solving problems. But I like helping people. So maybe teaching math or working as an engineer would be good." Grace is in the __________ period of vocational development.
Social Studies · College · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Grace is in the exploratory period of vocational development. The exploratory period typically encompasses a range of years, including adolescence and sometimes extending into the twenties, where individuals begin to think more concretely about their occupational possibilities. They start to consider their own interests, skills, and values, and how these might translate into potential careers. Grace's consideration of teaching math or working as an engineer reflects a stage where she is exploring options that align with her skills (mathematics) and her desire to help people, which is characteristic of the exploratory stage of vocational development.