From a psychometric point of view interest inventories such as the SDS and the SII are quite sound.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 2Of the currently available interest inventories, the SII was the first available and is still one of the most useful.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 3The importance of behavioral assessment in diagnosis of client problems has steadily gained wider acceptance. This has occurred because:
a) Comprehensive behavioral assessment involves the identification, analysis, solution and evaluation of the problem.
b) Personality tests are inadequate and lack reliability.
c) Direct observation and interpretation of behavior is more accurate.
d) It complements the growing preference for the use of cognitive behavioral therapy.
e) All of the above.
Q. 4Because elementary school aged children have not yet had the opportunity to explore career options fully, counselors should
A. act quickly to present them with a career path.
B. urge them to develop a career path.
C. work toward counteracting environmental factors that pressure students to commit prematurely to occupational options.
D. not focus on the career needs of elementary aged children.
Q. 5It is widely acknowledged that Goldman's stance that the marriage between testing and counseling has failed is correct.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 6Card sorts have been used almost exclusively as a substitute for paper and pencil interest inventories.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 7One of the major points made by those who favor qualitative assessment over quantitative approaches is that the client is more a collaborator in the qualitative approach to assessment.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 8Self-efficacy expectations are roughly analogous to self-confidence ratings.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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