An 18-year-old high school student is trying to make a decision about a major in college. The counselor would administer which of the following instruments to give the student the most helpful information?
The Career Development core area includes knowledge of career assessment instruments that help clients clarify interests, values, and career options, especially for decisions such as choosing a college major.
The Self-Directed Search (SDS) is based on Holland’s theory (RIASEC) and helps individuals identify their interest patterns and match them with career fields and college majors consistent with those interests. It is specifically designed for career exploration and educational planning, making it highly appropriate for an 18-year-old choosing a major.
The House-Tree-Person Test is a projective personality assessment and is not designed for career or major selection.
The Adjective Checklist is typically used for personality description or self-perception, not directly for choosing majors or careers.
The Harvard Implicit Association Test (IAT) assesses implicit biases or attitudes, not vocational interests or educational choices.
Because the SDS directly links interests to college majors and occupations, the most helpful tool for this student’s decision-making is B. Self-Directed Search.
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