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Peer reviewedPrediger, Dale J. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1989
Examines "g supposition"--that general cognitive ability (g) is sufficient as descriptor of work-relevant abilities. Reviews 34 studies and reports new research on relevance of 14 cognitive and noncognitive abilities to 6 job clusters. Studies cited and reported indicated that "g" is insufficient as descriptor of work-relevant abilities.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Intelligence, Job Performance, Predictive Validity
PDF pending restorationPrediger, Dale J.; Johnson, Richard W. – 1979
Recent research is summarized on interest assessment procedures as it bears on the issue of sex restrictiveness. Studies documenting sex restrictiveness in widely used interest inventories are cited, and alternatives to sex-restrictive interest assessment are suggested. Separate consideration is given to basic interest scales and to occupational…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, High Schools, Higher Education, Interest Inventories
Prediger, Dale J. – New Directions for Education, Work and Careers, 1979
Many vocational interest inventories in common use are sex restrictive in that scores obtained by males typically suggest "men's work" while those obtained by females suggest "women's work." Recent research on sex restrictiveness in basic vocational interest scales is summarized. (MLW)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Development, Females, Higher Education
