Ch. 12 Measures of Interests and Values

Question 1

The Strong Interest Inventory is particularly noteworthy because of …

Answer 1

its wide usage, its extensive research base, and its innovative role in the field of career assessment.

Question 2

RIASEC stands for …

Answer 2

the six Holland codes: 
realistic 
investigative 
artistic
social 
enterprising 
conventional

Question 3

The Campbell Interest and Skill Survey (CISS) differs from the Strong Interest Inventory in at
least a couple of ways:

Answer 3

1) it includes a set of self-report skill scales to match each of the interest
scales; and 2) it uses unisex Occupational scales instead of separate scales for men and women.

Question 4

Although it is often classified as an interest inventory, the SDS is actually an inventory of …

Answer 4

both interests and abilities.

Question 5

Use a measure of values when a client wishes to …

Answer 5

clarify work or life goals and

objectives

Question 6

In attempting to

understand client motivation for work or other activities …

Answer 6

integrate measures of values with measures of interests

Question 7

Ask clients to interpret individual items in regard to …

Answer 7

their situation