Vocational Psychology: Its Problems and Methods

Name: Vocational Psychology: Its Problems and Methods
Author: Harry L. Hollingworth

By Harry L. Hollingworth

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This work surveys the aims, methods, and problems of applying psychology to vocational choice and selection. It traces earlier, now-discredited approaches, explains the rise and refinement of psychological tests and psychographic methods, and reviews special vocational tests, self-analysis techniques, and peer judgments. Experimental findings on test validity, the use of school curricula as diagnostic tools, and factors that determine vocational aptitudes are examined, with a dedicated chapter on women's vocational aptitudes. Practical guidance for counselors, test forms and standards, and theoretical principles for interpreting results are presented to assist investigators, educators, and employers in measuring and matching individual capacities to occupational demands.

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Harry L. Hollingworth

Harry L. Hollingworth was an influential psychologist known for his contributions to the fields of psychology and sensory perception. He is particularly recognized for his work on the sense of taste, as explored in his notable book "The Sense of Taste." Hollingworth also made significant strides in vocational psychology, addressing its challenges and methodologies in his work "Vocational Psychology: Its Problems and Methods." His research has had a lasting impact on understanding human behavior and the application of psychological principles in various contexts.