PSY 718 M3

The development of the RIASEC personality types was described with detail and importance in Holland's Theory.

• True

• False

Holland argued that individuals have a single exclusive type by which their interests and competencies could be described.

• True

• False

In describing personality from Holland's theory, he suggests rank-ordering the six types to describe the unique pattern of the individual's personality.

• True

• False

The Holland code, used by most counselors, refer to _____.

• The first letters of the person's dominant type

• the first three letters of the person's occupational choice

• the first three letters of the top three ranked types

• the first three letters of the personality subtype

Which of the following is not an instrument that uses the Holland RIASEC types in their conceptualization?

• Self-directed Search

• Strong Interest Inventory

• Vocational Preference Inventory

• Work Importance Locator

According to Holland, people can be categorized into types based on any configuration of the six RIASEC types. However, work environments are very flexible to categorize into RIASEC.

• True

• False

According to Holland, one way to determine (if) an environment (has a) type is by looking at the personality types of the people congregating there.

• True

• False

Carlos prefers working with abstract ideas and solving intellectual problems. He enjoys doing puzzles and finds completing these intellectual challenges exciting. Which of the types likely dominate Carlos?

• Realistic

• Enterprising

• Investigative

• Conventional

Claire is looking at either working as a nurse or a teacher in the future. She imagines to enjoy the kind of people interactions these jobs would offer her. Which of the following types is likely dominant in Claire's personality?

• Realistic

• Artistic

• Enterprising

• Social

Clarence prefers working with his hands. For him, if he cannot manipulate it, it's probably not worth his time. He's adventurous and likes rugged activities. Which type likely dominates Clarence's personality?

• Investigative

• Enterprising

• Social

• Realistic