Blog 6: Learning Theory

1. Theorist:

• John Krumboltz

2. Happenstance Learning Theory:

• Human behavior is the product of countless numbers of learning experiences made available by both planned and unplanned situations in which individuals find themselves. 
• Learning outcomes include skills, interests, knowledge, beliefs, preferences, sensitivities, emotions, and future actions
• Nine factors that influence individual's behavior:
1. Genetics
2. Experiences
3. Instrumental learning experiences
4. Associate learning experiences
5. Environmental conditions and events
6. Impact of parents and caretakers
7. Peer groups
8. Structured educational settings
9. Imperfect world
• Four propositions:
1. Goal is to help clients take actions to achieve more satisfying career and personal lives-not to make a single career decision
2. Career assessment are used to stimulate learning, not to match personal characteristics with occupational characteristics
3. Clients learn to engage in exploratory actions as a way of generating beneficial unplanned events
4. The success of counseling is assessed by what the client accomplished in the real world outside the counseling session. 

3. External Video:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3x9BN221FI

Gysbers, N.C, Heppner, M. J., & Johnston, J. A. (2014). Career Counseling: Holism, Diversity, and Strengths. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association. (4th ed).