PSY 313 Instructor: Dr. Emily Bullock Holland’s Theory PSY 313 Instructor: Dr. Emily Bullock

Let’s Review… What do we already know about Holland’s Theory??

Welcome to the Holland Party Game

What did you learn about yourself from Holland’s Theory? Holland Party Game The Self-Directed Search O*NET occupations Take a second and share with your Holland code with a partner. Talk to them as if they have never heard of Holland codes.

Four Ideas in Holland’s Theory Most persons can be categorized as one of six types. There are six kinds of environments. People search for environments where they can express their skills, abilities, values, attitudes, etc. Behavior is determined by interaction between personality and environment.

Interest Assessment: Holland Hexagon

How Can I use Holland’s Theory with Others? Settings and Populations Schools Vocational Rehabilitation Substance Abuse Treatment College Students Transitioning Adults Tools Self-Directed Search Multiple versions for various cultural, age, and reading-level groups Strong Interest Inventory Kuder Career Search with Person Match COPS system

Guidelines for Communicating Test Results (Drummond & Jones, 2006, p Select the most valid test available for the purpose Be skilled and competent in interpreting the test results Interpret test data in light of the other available information Present results in terms of probabilities rather than certainties

Guidelines for Communicating Test Results (Drummond & Jones, 2006, p Present results objectively and without judgment. Encourage client to express their reactions Consider the reliability of items when choosing the strength of your wording about the implications of results Clients may react irrationally and emotionally to results Use appropriate methods to help clients engage in self-appraisal and planning

Guidelines for Communicating Test Results (Drummond & Jones, 2006, p Avoid specific reporting of scores (e.g., standard scores, percentiles) if possible Concentrate on increasing understanding rather than being an expert Recognize that you could do everything right in explaining the data and the client may still reject the results Never compare one client with another Assure that your test interpretation is understood