Why Do Whiston and Oliver (2005) Recommend the Involvement of Counselors

question 41

Multiple Choice

Why do Whiston and Oliver (2005) recommend the involvement of counselors in the construction, maintenance and operation of Internet-based career assessment sites?

• A)The psychometric properties and legitimacy of online instruments are not well-monitored nor critiqued by professionals.
• B)Research suggests that the psychometric properties of Internet tests are well-established, but clients need additional guidance on their interpretation.
• C)Internet-based career assessments need to be more psychometrically-sound so that clients can use and interpret them on their own, without counselor guidance.
• D)Whiston and Oliver did not make this recommendation.

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