Argues that some students show a discrepancy between their intellectual ability and their achievement aspirations--a yearning disability (YD). Uses a case study to elaborate counseling strategies for working with these students. Claims that YD is pervasive and that counselors should acquaint themselves with its presenting features. (RJM)

Expectancy theory and decision theory research predicting occupational preference and choice were reviewed to assess the usefulness of such approaches. Each investigation produced substantial support for the use of such models suggesting that both theories can provide practical insights for occupational guidance and counseling. While theoretical,…