Career Choice and Development

(1)

Precursor Traits(most heritable)

(2)

General Traits

CHILD’S EVOLVING MENU FOR POSSIBLE EXPERIENCES

(3)

Ends-Specific Trait

Combinations

(4)

ObservableOutcomes

(least heritable)

TemperamentPrimitive capabilities

“Big five” personalitytraitsHierarchical structureof mental abilities(g and group factors)Physical abilities,strength, endurance

E XP E RI E NCE S

Interests, likes, dislikesValues, attitudes, beliefsHopes, fears, expectationsSelf-regardExpertise

Life events,behaviors,achievements

E XP E RI E NCE S

FIGURE

4.6.

Crystallization and Expression of Individual Differences with Experience