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This branch of psychology primarily deals with creating measurements for behavior or psychological tests.

• neuropsychology

• psychometrics

• social psychology

• career psychology

This personality trait refers to how much a person enjoys communicating and building relationships with others.

• openness to experience

• agreeableness

• neuroticism

• extraversion

This assessment tries to gauge a test-taker's likelihood of success based on his current competencies.

• personality tests

• aptitude tests

• achievement tests

• career tests

Which of the following is not a person who handles and administers psychological tests?

• school psychologist

• guidance counselor

• psychometrician

• school nurse

Which of the following is not included in the five-factor theory?

• openness to experience

• introversion

• extraversion

• agreeableness

Which of the following is not true about career goal setting?

• Life goals include conditions or state what an individual wants to achieve, avoid, or sustain.

• Goal setting should be the last phase of career planning.

• Short-term goals usually take several days to months but will not take more than a year.

• When a career goal is measurable, it means it is quantifiable.

For Kathy to have a medical degree, she must consistently maintain a grade of 1.25 because her parents cannot afford to enroll her in medical school without a scholarship. Which characteristic of a goal was shown in the scenario?

• time-bound

• measurable

• attainable

• relevant

According to this theory, the degree of an individual's conviction about his or her skills and talents can influence how he or she thinks to achieve goals better.

• life span theory

• theory of self-efficacy

• the trait factor theory

• career choice theory

Bryan is a STEM student. He is very analytical, intellectual, and observant. Bryan also enjoys reading research and is interested in mathematical or scientific activities. According to John Holland's theory of career choice, which personality type is Bryan exhibiting?

• investigative

• enterprising

• social

• artistic

Which of the following cannot be a solid basis for effectively determining adolescents' future career paths?

• type of personality

• parents' financial capability

• trends in the labor market

• the course of his or her best friend