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Interest inventories
Determines the likes and dislikes. It's a good predictor of job satisfaction.
1) Strong Vocational Interest Inventory
2) Self-Directed Search
3) COPS- Career Occupational Preference System Interest Inventory
Holland hexagon
It's made up of 6 personality types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional
The heaxagon shape determines which have more in common: adjacent sides have more in common.
Mechanical Aptitude Tests
Measure ability to learn mechanical principles and manipulate mechanical objects.
Example: Wiesen Test of Mechanical Aptitude
ASVAB
Armed Services Multiple Aptitude Battery
Measures many abilities required for military and civilian job.
Traditional- eight power tests (e.g. math knowledge, mechanical comprehension)
FYI- Find Your Interest,
Multiple Aptitude Test
Measures abilities in different areas.
Used to predict how well one will do in different jobs
Differential Aptitude Test (DAT)
Given to children 7-12
Measures how successful a child will be in learning in certain areas of occupation
Includes CII (Career Interest Inventory) to examine interests along with abilities
Special Aptitude Test
Measures aptitude in one specific area (music, post office)
How successful on will be in one area
What does the DSM-IV describe for each disorder?
1) disorder's main features
2) subtypes and variations of presentation
3) the typical pattern of symptoms
4) how to differentiate from other similar disorders
What are the 5 axes?
Axis I- All clinical disorders except personality and mental retardation
Axis II- Personality disorders and mental retardation
Axis III- General Medical Conditions (use code of ICD)
Axis IV- Psychosocial and environmental problems
Axis V- Global assessment of functioning (GAF)
Personality Disorders
Tend to be lifelong and hard to treat. Deeply engrained, inflexible and enduring pattern of relating to the world that impairs functioning.
Cluster A- odd, eccentric
Cluster B- dramatic, emotional, overly sensitive, erratic
Cluster C- anxious, fearful traits
GAF
Global Assessment of Functioning: psychological, social and occupational functioning.
Scale from 0- 100. 1 is the lowest level of functioning, 0 means unable to classify and 100 is highest level of functioning.
Structured Interview
Pre-established questions.
PROS
Broad approach
High reliability
Not influenced by embarrassment

CONS
Can't go deeper following hunch
Client may feel dehumanized
Less likely to clarify confusions
Not enough depth
Unstructured Interview
Questions are asked based on client's responses
PROS
Builds rapport with client
Discuss what's important
Greater depth
CONS
Might not be as broad
spend too much time in one topic
Semi- Structured Interview
Allows flow between structured and unstructured approaches. The PROS and CONS are the same as of Structured and Unstructured approaches.
Tips for writing a good report
1) Omit passive verbs
2) Be nonjudgmental
3) Reduce jargon
4) Do not patronize
5) Use subheadings'
6) Reduce acronyms
7) Use less difficult words
8) Shorter sentences
9) Be concise with good flow
10) Don't try to dazzle reader
11) Describe behaviors related to concerns
12) When possible, avoid labeling
13) Take a stand when necessary
Mental Status Exam
Assessment of client's:
-Appearance and Behavior (things that can be observed)
- Emotional state (affect and mood)
- Thought (content and process- what's on their minds and how they perceive it).
- Cognitive Functioning (are they able to be in the here and now having an understanding of time,...)
Pros and Cons of Diagnosis
PROS
- Federal and State laws require it
- medical insurance reimbursement
- DSM is widely used- easier way to communicate with other professionals
- provides information on biological influence
- Part of total assessment practice- you need it in order to understand the whole client and develop good treatment plan

CONS
- Labeling that leads to stigmatization
- Dehumanization
Interest inventories
Determine likes & dislikes from career perspective; good @ predicting job satisfaction
Interest inventories test examples
Strong (H), Self-Directed Search (H), COPSystem (3): COPS, CAPS, COPES (Int, Abil, Val);
Holland Codes—Holland hexagon.
RIASEC: Real, Invest, Art, Social, Enterprise, Convent.
What does hexagon mean?
A model of personality types developed by Holland to link three of six personality types which share common elements.
Mechanical aptitude tests
measure 2 learn mech. prin. & manipulate mech. objects
Special aptitude tests
predict vocational area success (clerical, mechanical, artistic, musical)
Special aptitude test examples
CBT2 (Clerical), MAT-3C (Mechanical), Meir Art, Iowa Music Literacy, USPS 473, Wiesen (Mech.), Arco (Mech. & spatial), Tech. T.B., Bennet Mech. Comp., Keynotes Music, Group T. Musical Abil., Adv. Measures Music Audiation
Multiple Aptitude Test examples
ASVAB CEP (ASVAB app. T. + FYI), Differential App. T., Differential App. T., DAT & DAT PCA.
Choosing a career is related to
(one’s interests and aptitudes?)
ASVAB
Armed Services Vocation Apt. Batt. (& Career Expl. Prog.); measures abilities for military & civ. jobs
Axis I
All clinical disorders except personality and mental retardation
Axis II
Personality disorders and mental retardation
Axis III
General Medical Conditions (use code of ICD)
Axis IV
Psychosocial and environmental problems
Axis V
Global assessment of functioning (GAF)
5 Axes (not-) Anagram
(Everything but the) Kitchen Sink
Narcissists & special needs
GenMedCon/ICD ("I Can't Decide")
Outside
Global Funk