Reviews the validity, reliability, and norms of this comprehensive career counseling program, which includes interest and aptitude tests, and a measure of personal values of relevance to vocational motivation. (BL)

Introduces specific techniques to enhance client change by using vocational assessment tools. Techniques are discussed with respect to the stages of a developmental change model. Illustrates sample counseling techniques (i.e., validation and concrescence, revitalization, and meaning making), so that career counselors can help clients use…

Offers a practical evaluation and a technical evaluation of a military-generated career exploration program. Concludes that the instrument is a superb example of a multiple-aptitude battery due to its psychometrics, extensive norming data, and excellent materials. Cautions against adoption of instrument for civilian use without further testing.…

Investigated the relationships of self-efficacy (via the Holland themes) to dimensions of personal style and personality. Examined correlations (1) Skills Confidence Inventory (SCI); (2) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator; and (3) Strong Interest Inventory. Findings support the validity of the SCI and, therefore, of all three instruments. (Author/EMK)

Performed correlational and multidimensional scaling analyses to assess the similarity between two models. Results support the similarity in structure between the people-things dimension from Holland's RIASEC (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional) model with the affiliation dimension from Wiggins' interpersonal…