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11 Cards in this Set
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Which theorists developed Trait Oriented Theories?
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Trait-Oriented Theories
Parsons Williamson Holland |
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What are Traits?
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Learned entities that have validity only with regard to a specific task or situation
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What are three things that are specific about traits?
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Descriptive categories
Subject to change as learning occurs Traits of interest to career counselors do seem relatively stable |
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What is a factor?
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Statistical evidence of a trait
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What is predicitive validity?
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How well the inventory predicts job choice and satisfaction
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What is construct validity?
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How accurately the inventory helps clients identify career relevant concepts
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What is the first assumption of Trait oriented theories?
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Each individual has a unique set of traits that can be measured reliably and validly
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What is the second assumption of Trait oriented theories?
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Occupations require workers with specific traits for success
---A worker with a wide range of characteristics can still be successful in a given job |
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What is the third assumption of Trait oriented theories?
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Choice of occupation is straightforward
--Matching is possible |
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What is the fourth assumption of Trait Oriented theories?
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The closer the match between personal characteristics and job requirements, the greater the success, productivity and satisfaction
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What are some current issues with Trait oriented theories?
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-Empirically-based literature
-Incorrect conclusions that these ideas are no longer viable -Incorrect assumptions that the approach is overly directive |
