Question

When Bobby was 8 years old, he was sure he wanted to grow up to be a fireman. But just a year later, Bobby told everybody that when he grew up, he wanted to be an astronaut. Still another couple of years passed, and when he was around 11 years old, he changed his mind again and wanted to be a professional basketball player. According to Ginzberg, Bobby is in the __________.

a) tentative period
b) career consolidation period
c) realistic period
d) fantasy period

Answer 1

The answer is option (D) fantasy period.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ginzberg in his theory of career development noted that there are 3 periods or stages of career developments. They include:

A. The fantasy period (childhood - 11 years)

B. Tentative period (adolescence, from 11+ to 17 years)

C. Realistic Period (adulthood, from 17 years to 20+ years)

Bobby is clearly in the fantasy period because he has - from the age of 8 - 11 -twice changed his mind about the career path that he desires to follow. In other words, he is still imagining the type of career that he wants for himself.

Answer 2

D. Fantasy period

Step-by-step explanation:

Fantasy Period is a phase of career growth in which young kids gain knowledge by fantasizing about career opportunities, it is a time in which adolescents gain some insight about career opportunities by fantasizing towards it.

Bobby told everybody that when he grew up, he wanted to be an astronaut when he was 8 years old. Still another couple of years passed, and when he was around 11 years old, he changed his mind again and wanted to be a professional basketball player. This shows he was at his fantasy period, he is still filled with childhood, glamour, familiarity, and excitement, he his yet to know his personal capabilities.