Question 1

Historically, the dominant names in the field of vocational interest testing have been ___.

Accepted Answer

Kuder and Strong are historically significant figures in the development of vocational interest testing. E.K. Strong, Jr. developed the Strong Interest Inventory, a prominent tool in this field, while G.F. Kuder created the Kuder Preference Record, another key instrument for assessing vocational interests.

Question 2

Which of these individuals pioneered the use of criterion-keying for vocational interest testing?

Accepted Answer

Strong pioneered the use of criterion-keying for vocational interest testing, which was a significant advancement in the field of psychological testing and career counseling. This method involves selecting items for a test based on their ability to distinguish between groups known to differ in the trait or characteristic the test aims to measure.

Question 3

Kuder's early work on vocational interest testing concentrated on defining interests in terms of ___.

Accepted Answer

Kuder's early work focused on defining interests in terms of broad interest areas, which was a foundational approach in the development of vocational interest testing.

Question 4

Strong's early work on the development of career interest measures used the same methodology as that used by the

Accepted Answer

Strong's early work on the development of career interest measures used the same methodology as that used by the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), which involves the empirical keying approach. This approach is based on the selection of items that differentiate between groups.

Question 5

Which is NOT one of the widely used career interest inventories?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Who is the author of the RIASEC hexagon?

Accepted Answer

John L. Holland is the psychologist who developed the RIASEC model, also known as Holland Codes, which is represented in the form of a hexagon. This model is used for career assessment and counseling.

Question 7

In the RIASEC hexagon, the "R" stands for _____.

Accepted Answer

The "R" in the RIASEC hexagon stands for "Realistic," which refers to a preference for physical activities that require skill, strength, and coordination.

Question 8

In the RIASEC hexagon, the "A" stands for _____.

Accepted Answer

In the RIASEC model, which is a theory of career and vocational choice, the "A" stands for Artistic. This dimension relates to individuals who prefer to work in unstructured environments and engage in creative, artistic activities.

Question 9

In the RIASEC hexagon, the distance between vertexes is supposed to indicate the relative degree of

Accepted Answer

The RIASEC hexagon, developed by John Holland, is a model that categorizes careers and work environments into six types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. The distance between the vertices in the hexagon indicates the correlation between areas, suggesting how similar or different they are in terms of personality types, interests, and suitable work environments.

Question 10

Most of the items in the Strong Interest Inventory call for responses of ___.

Accepted Answer

The Strong Interest Inventory typically uses a scale that ranges from "Strongly Like" to "Strongly Dislike" for responses, allowing individuals to express their level of interest in various activities, occupations, and subjects.

Question 11

The General Occupational Theme (GOT) scores on the Strong are based on ____.

Accepted Answer

The General Occupational Theme (GOT) scores on the Strong Interest Inventory are based on the RIASEC hexagon, which stands for Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional, a model developed by John L. Holland.

Question 12

Which type of score on the Strong is based on criterion-keying?

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Scales on the Strong Interest Inventory are based on criterion-keying, which involves comparing an individual's interests with those of people in various occupations to determine potential career matches.

Question 13

On the Strong, the counts of Total Responses and Infrequent Responses are part of what category of scores?

Accepted Answer

The Total Responses and Infrequent Responses are part of the Administrative Indexes, which help in understanding the validity and reliability of the test responses.

Question 14

The Administrative Indexes on the Strong are examples of ___.

Accepted Answer

The Administrative Indexes on the Strong Interest Inventory are examples of validity indexes, which are used to assess the validity of the test results.

Question 15

What type of normed score does the Strong Interest Inventory use?

Accepted Answer

The Strong Interest Inventory uses a standard score with a mean (M) of 50 and a standard deviation (SD) of 10 for its normed scores.

Question 16

You are presented with three activities. You must indicate which one you prefer the most and which one you prefer the least. This is the type of item used on the ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are presented with three activities. You...

Question 17

The Kuder Career Interests Assessment uses an unusual, innovative method of reporting. What is it?

Accepted Answer

The Kuder Career Interests Assessment uses an innovative method by matching individuals with persons in the workforce who have similar interests, providing a practical perspective on career paths.

Question 18

The "person match" descriptions provided by the Kuder Career Interests Assessment report are presented as ___.

Accepted Answer

The "person match" descriptions in the Kuder Career Interests Assessment report are presented as mini-interviews, which provide a narrative description of how a person's interests align with various career paths.

Question 19

All of the major career interest inventories show relationships to a project of the U.S. Department of Labor that provides lists of occupations. The project is known as ___.

Accepted Answer

The project referred to is O*NET (the Occupational Information Network), which is an online database developed for the U.S. Department of Labor. It provides detailed information on occupational requirements and worker attributes, serving as a comprehensive source of information for both job seekers and career professionals.

Question 20

Which of these measures advertises itself as "self-administered, self-scored, and self-interpreted?

Accepted Answer

The Self-Directed Search (SDS) is designed to be self-administered, self-scored, and self-interpreted, allowing individuals to explore their career interests on their own.

Quiz 15: Interests and Attitudes