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Which aspect of Krumboltz's social learning theory involves changing work tasks?

1. Competency development

2. Client empowerment

3. Career transitions

4. Role assessment

The correct answer is: Client empowerment

The correct aspect of Krumboltz's social learning theory that involves changing work tasks is related to client empowerment. In this context, client empowerment refers to the process of enabling individuals to take control of their career development by making informed choices about their work tasks. This empowerment allows clients to adapt to changing environments and work situations, which may include modifying their tasks to align better with their skills and interests. By focusing on client empowerment, counselors help their clients recognize their abilities and encourage them to take proactive steps toward career advancement or transition. This can involve changing tasks in the workplace to better suit a client’s strengths or aspirations, leading to greater job satisfaction and effectiveness. Other aspects, while related to the overall theme of career development, do not specifically encompass the changing of work tasks in the same way. Competency development focuses on acquiring skills necessary for career success, career transitions relate but do not specifically address the aspect of task change, and role assessment involves evaluating one's job responsibilities and their fit without directly implying the modification of those tasks.