Based on the results of a career interest inventory, a counselor says to a client: "Your interests are quite similar to those of elementary school teachers. You might want to consider that field." This line of reasoning suggests that what method has been used in developing the career interest inventory?

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The counselor's suggestion is based on criterion-keying, a method used in developing career interest inventories where items are selected based on their ability to distinguish between individuals who are successful and satisfied in a particular occupation (in this case, elementary school teachers) and those who are not. This approach helps in identifying the interests that are characteristic of people in certain professions.

Based on the Results of a Career Interest Inventory, a Counselor