Chapter 2 Trait and Factor Theory

Question 1

what are the three steps in trait and factor theory

Answer 1

gaining self - understanding
obtaining knowledge about the world of work
integrating information about one’s self and the world of work

Question 2

a test designed to reveal how much an individual has learned

Answer 2

achievement test

Question 3

a test that measures maximum performance and reveals the level of a person’s present ability to perform a task

Answer 3

ability test

Question 4

a test that reveals a person’s probable futre level of ability to perform a task

Answer 4

aptitude test

Question 5

aptitude, ability, and achievement test measure what three things

Answer 5

past achievement
present ability
future aptitude

Question 6

what has become the most important trait used in occupational selection

Answer 6

interests

Question 7

some individuals may ____ some things that they do not do well, and others may be good at activities they do not ____.

Answer 7

like, like

Question 8

what type of inventory has scales for specific occupations

Answer 8

interest inventories

Question 9

name two well known interest inventories that use occupational scales

Answer 9

Kuder DD

Strong Interest Inventory (SII)

Question 10

name three inventoriess that measure a broad spectrum of general interests

Answer 10

Kuder Career Search (KCS)
Basic Interest Scales of the SII
California Occupational Preference Survey (COPS)

Question 11

Neglected by many trait and factor counselors, _______ represent an important but difficult concept to measure

Answer 11

values

Question 12

for career counseling, what two types of values are considered important

Answer 12

general values

work - related values

Question 13

the measurement of personality has been an important area of study for the last 80 years. although much of the work has centered on _______________

Answer 13

abnormal personality

Question 14

two instruments that measure personality that give insight into the conceptualization of personality for vocational selection are

Answer 14

California Psychological Inventory (CPI)

Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16 PF)

Question 15

the terms used on the CPI are inoffensice ones to which clients might not object are called

Answer 15

folk scales

Question 16

the 16 PF lists 16 primary

Answer 16

personality factors

Question 17

many counselors who use the trait and factor approach may not use what kind of tests

Answer 17

personality tests

Question 18

at its most basic level, almost all occupational information includes

Answer 18

description of the occupation
qualifications required for entry
necessary education
working conditions
salary
employment outlook

Question 19

what is the most comprehensive listing of occupations

Answer 19

the Dictionary of occupational titles (DOT)

Question 20

what classification system was developed to replace the DOT and was designed to be presented on the computer so that it could be updated frequently

Answer 20

Occupational Information Network O*NET

Question 21

a government classification system that uses a three - digit code somewhat similar to the first three digits of the DOT code, but the codes are more related to the interest requirements of occupations than are the DOT codes.

Answer 21

Guide for Occupational Exploration

Question 22

what manual has a more complex system, and has three levels: major groups, monor groups, and broad occupations.

Answer 22

Standard Occupational Classification Manual

Question 23

of the three steps which one is the major goal of career counseling

Answer 23

step 3: integrating info about ones self and the world of work

Question 24

two of the more comprehensive systems for helping clients meet their own individual needs for self assessment and occupational information and allow an opportunity to measure interests, values, and self reported competencies are

Answer 24

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