John Krumbolt’z

Social Learning
Theory
DAPIASAN, EDWIL P.
EDUC 3C/VALUES ED.
John Krumbolt’z
Krumboltz was born Oct. 21,
1928 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
He completed his
undergraduate work at nearby
Coe College, where he played
varsity tennis and where he
was prompted to study
psychology by his coach, who
also taught the subject.
John Krumbolt’z Planned
happenstance theory
makes it okay to not
always plan, because
unplanned events could
lead to good careers. 
 John Krumboltz is an established
career theorist. He most recently
developed ideas about
supporting indecision in clients.
He states that indecision is
desirable and sensible, as it
allows the opportunity for clients
to benefit from unplanned events.
This theory is called planned
happenstance. 
Krumboltz’s theory
offers insight on how to
deal with the limited
degree of control we
have over some career
experiences.
In particular, counsellors foster in their
clients:

1. curiosity to explore learning opportunities

2. persistence to deal with obstacles
3. flexibility to address a variety of
circumstances and events
4. optimism to maximize benefits from
unplanned events.