What Approach Did Psychologist John Holland Take in Evaluating Career

question 28

Multiple Choice

What approach did psychologist John Holland take in evaluating career options?

• A) He recommended looking at past employment successes and finding similar contexts for long-term employment.
• B) He used inkblots to identify subconscious leanings in career choices.
• C) He relied on identifying personality traits that matched to particular occupations.
• D) He recommended in-depth interviews with human resource officials.

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