The number and type of errors in self administration and scoring made on Holland's Self-Directed Search (SDS) and Self-Directed Search Form Easy (SDS-E) were examined. Subjects were 96 learning disabled and 96 non learning disabled high school students. All subjects made more errors on the SDS than on the SDS-E. Differences are discussed.…

Sampled high school students (N=192) to determine whether the Self-Directed Search (SDS) and Self-Directed Search-Form Easy (SDS-E) are alternate forms for learning-disabled high school students. Found initial evidence that the SDS-E may be more appropriate than is the SDS for use with learning disabled high school students. (Author/ABB)

An investigation explored the use of Holland's Self-Directed Search (SDS) by 185 readers and 152 non-readers (ages 14-21) with learning disabilities or mild mental retardation. The SDS was reliable for both readers and non-readers, able to validly measure preferences, and sensitive to preferences with respect to disability group membership.…

Finds that Holland's Self-Directed Search--Form E was a feasible method of vocational assessment for 25 rural, learning disabled, secondary students when individual assistance was provided on request. Presents scores on six occupational environments and corresponding personality types, and relationships to students' reading level and measured…