Psychology 2035A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Parenting Styles, Job Sharing, Lifelong Learning

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2035A/B
• Professor: Doug Hazlewood

Document Summary

Chapter 13: careers and work (additional slides and textbook notes) Examining personal characteristics and family influences: personal characteristics. Intelligence predicts likelihood of entering particular professions but is not an absolute predictor of career success. Choosing a career is best managed by those who have secure attachments and a self-efficacy about work. Specific aptitudes (e. g. , artistic talent) are more important than general intelligence. Social skills contribute to success in many careers. Careers ideally match one"s interests in the world and contribute to motivation. It is best to find a career that is compatible with one"s personality. Family influences: career choices are influenced by family background because parents and children often attain similar levels of education. Middle income background is associated with high-paying professions. Low income background is associated with blue collar occupations: parenting style is also associated with socioeconomic status. Middle income families encourage their children to be curious and independent, traits well suited for professional roles.