Lawrence is an 18-year-old freshman in college. He is not quite sure what major he wishes to pursue. His psychology professor en
courages him to seek out leadership roles in campus organizations, to consider joining the psychology honor society, to set up a meeting with a career advisor, and to participate in service-learning so that he might see where his strengths and passions align with a variety of career options. Which stage of Donald Super’s theory of occupational development is Lawrence in? crystallization implementation stabilization consolidation
In the Crystallization stage of Donald Super’s theory of occupational development, people still haven't sure on what the type of career that they want to pursue. They do have a certain preference toward a certain activities, but they still have to gather more information or experience in order to specify the type of careers that can satisfy their preference.
This can be seen in Lawrence's situation. He's not sure about what major and career he want to pursue and joining various type of groups in campus might help him figure out that question.
Donald E. Super believed that this stage is very common among people between the age of 14-24.
