Holland

Question 1

Holland’s Theory of Career Choice

Answer 1

Centers of the notion that most people fit into one of 6 personalities: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional

Question 2

Realistic

Answer 2

Conforming, humble, frank, materialistic, persistent, genuine, practical - prefers working with hands and manipulating objects, tools, machines, or animals

Question 3

Investigative

Answer 3

Analytical, independent, cautious, intellectual, pessimistic, precise, critical, rational - likes solving problems and experimenting

Question 4

Artistic

Answer 4

Imaginative, creative, intuitive, impulsive, noncomforming, expressive, open - creating products, unsystemized activities,

Question 5

Social

Answer 5

Helpful, cooperative, kind, sympathetic, friendly, patient, generous, understanding - training, developing others, understanding of others and their needs

Question 6

Enterprising

Answer 6

optimistic, adventurous, energetic, extroverted, ambitious, self-confident, sociable - manipulation of others, achieving goals, business

Question 7

Conventional

Answer 7

inhibited, obedient, conscientious, practical, careful, orderly, efficient - ordered and systematic activities, nonartistic

Question 8

Differentiation

Answer 8

The degree of difference between a person’s resemblance to one type and to other types; the shape of a profile of interests

Question 9

Congruence

Answer 9

The degree of fit between an individual’s personality type and current or prospective work environment

Question 10

Consistency

Answer 10

Degree of relatedness between types (3 touching are consistent, if they do not touch it is inconsistent)

Question 11

Vocational Identity

Answer 11

Possession of a clear and stable picture of one’s goals, interests, and talent