Which of the Following Is True of Holland's Self-Directed Search

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of Holland's Self-Directed Search?

• A)It helps individuals develop a personal career theory.
• B)It identifies individuals' strengths and weaknesses.
• C)It yields impressive correlations between test results and stated career aspirations.
• D)It is very difficult to score correctly and this has harmed its validity.

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Definitions:

Nature-nurture Controversy

The ongoing debate over the relative contributions of genetics and environment to human behavior and traits.

Sir Francis Galton

A British polymath best known for his work in the fields of statistics, psychology, and eugenics, and for being a pioneer in the study of human intelligence and variation.

Alfred Binet

A French psychologist best known for his role in developing the first intelligence tests along with his colleague Théodore Simon.

Heredity

The passing of genetic traits from parents to offspring, determining certain characteristics of the individual.