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

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

3. Welcome to the Holland Party Game

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Interest Assessment: Holland Hexagon

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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