Dictionary of Holland Occupational Codes

Dictionary of Holland Occupational Codes
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Publisher : Psychological Assessment Resources Incorporated
Total Pages : 772
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015054398907
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Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis Dictionary of Holland Occupational Codes by : Gary D. Gottfredson

"Based on John L. Holland's typology of vocational personalities and work environments ... individuals and environments are classified according to their resemblance to six ideal types: Realistic (R), Investigative (I), Artistic (A), Social (S), Enterprising (E), and Conventional (C)."--Cover.

The Handbook of Work Analysis

The Handbook of Work Analysis
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 796
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ISBN-10 : 9781136486838
ISBN-13 : 1136486836
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis The Handbook of Work Analysis by : Mark Alan Wilson

This new handbook, with contributions from experts around the world, is the most comprehensive treatise on work design and job analysis practice and research in over 20 years. The handbook, dedicated to Sidney Gael, is the next generation of Gael’s successful Job Analysis Handbook for Business, Industry and Government, published by Wiley in 1988. It consists of four parts: Methods, Systems, Applications and Research/Innovations. Finally, a tightly integrated, user-friendly handbook, of interest to students, practitioners and researchers in the field of Industrial Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management. Sample Chapter available: Chapter 24, Training Needs Assessment by Eric A. Surface is available for download.

Work, Jobs, and Occupations

Work, Jobs, and Occupations
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 454
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ISBN-10 : 9780309030939
ISBN-13 : 0309030935
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis Work, Jobs, and Occupations by : National Research Council

Various editions of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles have served as the Employment Service's basic tool for matching workers and jobs. The Dictionary of Occupational Titles has also played an important role in establishing skill and training requirements and developing Employment Service testing batteries for specific occupations. However, the role of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles has been called into question as a result of planned changes in the operation of the Employment Service. A plan to automate the operations of Employment Service offices using a descriptive system of occupational keywords rather than occupational titles has led to a claim that a dictionary of occupational titles and the occupational research program that produces it are outmoded. Since the automated keyword system does not rely explicitly on defined occupational titles, it is claimed that the new system would reduce costs by eliminating the need for a research program to supply the occupational definitions. In light of these considerations, the present volume evaluates the future need for the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

Academic Disciplines

Academic Disciplines
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Publisher : Vanderbilt University Press
Total Pages : 308
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ISBN-10 : 0826513050
ISBN-13 : 9780826513052
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis Academic Disciplines by : John C. Smart

Using as a framework the "theory of careers" developed by John L. Holland, the authors of this volume examine the patterns of student stability and change inherent in the college experience, as well as the variations in professional attitudes and behaviors of college faculty. Their goal is to learn more about what colleges and universities might do to facilitate the retention, satisfaction, and learning of their students. For example, why should faculties split over student-oriented teaching strategies, one group favoring the formal, structured classroom, the other a freer, more spontaneous environment? Why do some undergraduates become independent thinkers with strong analytical, mathematical, and scientific competencies while others develop powerful interpersonal and group leadership skills? Holland's theory--at its core a person-environment fit theory--assumes that there are six personality types and six analogous academic environments and that the educational persistence, satisfaction, and achievement of students are a function of the congruence or "fit" between students and their academic environments. The authors also assume that there are circumstances under which the environments of the major field exert more influence on students than do the students' own personality traits. Applying Holland's theory to distinctive clusters of academic disciplines, the authors have found that the answers to such fundamental questions as those asked above emanate from a basic understanding of the influences of academic disciplines and the manner by which they shape the patterns of thought and behavior of both college students and faculty. Academic Disciplines will benefit researchers and graduate students who study college students and faculty, as well as administrators and policymakers responsible for the performance of colleges and universities.

Tests & Measurement for People Who (Think They) Hate Tests & Measurement

Tests & Measurement for People Who (Think They) Hate Tests & Measurement
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Publisher : SAGE Publications
Total Pages : 281
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ISBN-10 : 9781506368368
ISBN-13 : 1506368360
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Tests & Measurement for People Who (Think They) Hate Tests & Measurement by : Neil J. Salkind

Using his signature, conversational writing style and straightforward presentation, Neil J. Salkind’s best-selling Tests & Measurement for People Who (Think They) Hate Tests & Measurement guides readers through an overview of categories of tests, the design of tests, the use of tests, and some of the basic social, political, and legal issues that the process of testing involves. The Third Edition includes a new chapter on item response theory, new sections on neuropsychological testing, new cartoons, and additional end-of-chapter exercises. Free online resources accompany the text to make teaching easier and provide students with the practice tools they need to master the material.

Career Theory and Practice

Career Theory and Practice
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Publisher : SAGE Publications
Total Pages : 313
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ISBN-10 : 9781544333670
ISBN-13 : 1544333676
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Career Theory and Practice by : Jane L. Swanson

Illustrates the process, theories, and application of career development counseling through a series of rich case studies integrated throughout the text.

Understanding Careers

Understanding Careers
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Publisher : SAGE
Total Pages : 589
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ISBN-10 : 9781473909090
ISBN-13 : 1473909090
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis Understanding Careers by : Kerr Inkson

In the hotly anticipated second edition of Understanding Careers, Kerr Inkson has teamed up with Nicky Dries and John Arnold to take readers on a fascinating journey through the field of Career Studies. Interdisciplinary – the text brings together and critiques a range of perspectives, allowing for a broader and more holistic understanding of the field. Theory and practice – comprehensive coverage of all the key theories and cutting edge research is related to the real world through over 50 cases studies. A new ‘Careers in Practice’ section contains chapters devoted to self-development, career counselling, and organizational practices. International perspective – contains examples, cases, research, references and statistics from a range of countries. Use of metaphor – the text is structured around commonly used metaphors for careers, helping students relate to the ideas presented and providing a framework for analysis and comparison. Ideal reading for students considering their own career and personal development, as well as those studying career development, career guidance or human resource management within a psychology, education, counselling or business degree.

Career Development and Counseling

Career Development and Counseling
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 720
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ISBN-10 : 9781118063354
ISBN-13 : 111806335X
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Career Development and Counseling by : Steven D. Brown

Praise for Career Development and Counseling: Putting Theory and Research to Work, Second Edition "This volume is an essential resource for the library of anyone interested in the field of career development, assessment, and counseling and should also prove invaluable for graduate students interested in immersing themselves in some of the best work being done today in the field of career development and counseling." —Nancy E. Betz, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University "In this second edition, Drs. Brown and Lent continue to shape career development discourse and illustrate the ongoing significance of the fields of career development and counseling in the twenty-first century. This edition will help both researchers and practitioners alike to better understand, investigate, and promote the role of work in people's lives." —Angela Byars-Winston, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison Complete coverage of leading career theories and practices Filled with the latest empirical and practical evidence, this new edition features: A new introductory chapter that defines and discusses the importance of career counseling in the twenty-first century, and offers a brief history of the field New chapters on gender, race/ethnicity, social class and poverty, sexual minority identity, disability status, personality, and relational factors Major theories of career development Coverage of the assessment of important career constructs and occupational information systems Interventions for working with career issues across the life span Edited by two of the leaders in the field of career development, and featuring contributions by many of the most well-regarded specialists in the field, Career Development and Counseling, Second Edition is the one book that every career counselor, vocational psychologist, and student of career development and counseling must have.

Practicum and Internship Experiences in Counseling

Practicum and Internship Experiences in Counseling
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 590
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ISBN-10 : 9781000849561
ISBN-13 : 1000849562
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis Practicum and Internship Experiences in Counseling by : Bradley T. Erford

This ready-to-use resource provides the practical information and hands-on skills interns and practicum students need to successfully complete their clinical experiences and join the counseling profession with confidence. Designed to accompany students as they advance through practicum and internship, Practicum and Internship Experiences in Counseling helps bridge the gap from theory to practice. It covers the day-to-day elements of practice in agencies and schools that are often missing from the theory-based courses. Chapters are packed with case examples, activities, voices from the field, and self-assessments, including tools for assessing and addressing ethnocentrism, intersectionality, and bias in counseling practice. This resource orients clinical students to the field, while providing them with the day-to-day skills they need to thrive. Special focus on: Expectations and how to get the most out of the supervision process Assessment and intervention with clients in danger and crisis Wellness and developing healthy work and personal habits to carry through one’s entire career. Readers see clearly how to: Apply the laws and ethics in everyday clinical practice Work with special issues (neuropsych and psychopharmacology) and populations Market and position oneself in the job market, with an eye toward growing/marketing a counseling practice after graduation Included in each chapter: Several self-assessment activities encouraging self-reflection and self-assessment on the concepts of the chapter Voices from the field features providing firsthand, in-the-trenches perspectives from counselors who have "been there and done that." Realistic case examples challenging readers to apply knowledge and skills to realistic cases they are likely to encounter in the field Included are separate chapters on: Relationship building Goal setting Record keeping The integration of theory into practice

Mental Health and Mental Disorders [3 volumes]

Mental Health and Mental Disorders [3 volumes]
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 2518
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ISBN-10 : 9798216116752
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Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis Mental Health and Mental Disorders [3 volumes] by : Len Sperry

Serving as an indispensable resource for students and general-interest readers alike, this three-volume work provides a comprehensive view of mental health that covers both mental well-being and mental illness. A three-volume ready-reference encyclopedia, this up-to-date work supplies a holistic introduction to the fields of mental health and mental disorders that is written specifically for high school students and college students. Covering the full continuum of mental health, the set describes typical functioning, including biology and neurology of the brain, emotions, and the traits and characteristics of mental well-being. It also addresses mental disorders and conditions, from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to phobias and schizophrenia. Mental Health and Mental Disorders: An Encyclopedia of Conditions, Treatments, and Well-Being highlights important concepts and phenomena, key individuals, treatment techniques, organizations, and diagnostic tools to give readers a complete view of this broad field of study. It also investigates all sides of wellness, exploring what it means to be "normal" and consistently identifying the links between lifestyle and mental health. The encyclopedia is consistent with the goals of AP psychology curricula and addresses the various disorders classified in the new edition of the APA Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-V-TR).