19 CISS

What is the primary factor in career choice according to Anne Roe?

Whether an individual is 'person oriented' or 'nonperson oriented'.

What does the acronym RIASEC stand for?

Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional.

What type of work does the Realistic theme in RIASEC prefer?

Work with hands and practical activities.

Who developed the Strong Vocational Interest Blanks (SVIB)?

Edward Strong in 1927.

What was the purpose of the Strong Interest Inventory?

To identify major patterns of interest and similarity to others satisfied in their occupations.

What is the reliability range of interest inventories?

Generally high, between .80 and .90.

What does the Campbell Interest and Skills Survey (CISS) assess?

Interests and skills through various scales.

How many orientation scales are in the CISS?

Seven orientation scales.

What does the Influencing orientation scale focus on?

Influencing others through leadership, politics, public speaking, and marketing.

Which RIASEC theme corresponds to the Influencing orientation?

Enterprising.

What is the main weakness of the Strong Instruments?

They only measure interests and not skills.

What is the goal of interest inventories?

To achieve job satisfaction, not to predict job success.

What is the correlation between job fit and job satisfaction according to meta-analysis?

A modest correlation of r = .24.

What are the two special scales in the CISS?

Academic Focus and Extraversion Tendencies.

What does the CISS use to score interests and skills?

Standard T scores.

What is the validity threshold for the CISS?

A total number of omitted items or inconsistent responses can invalidate the protocol.

What does the term 'face validity' refer to in the context of interest inventories?

It allows respondents to make the inventory results reflect their desired outcomes.

What is the purpose of examining procedural checks in the CISS?

To ensure the validity of the responses by checking for omitted items and inconsistencies.

What does the term 'empirical keying' refer to?

A technique used in the development of interest inventories.

What are the two main components assessed by the CISS?

Interests and skills (confidence).

What is the mnemonic for remembering the CISS orientation scales?

I Often Hear Counselors Naturally Prefer Anchovies.

Which CISS orientation scale corresponds to 'Helping'?

Social.

What does the 'Adventuring' orientation scale involve?

Competing and risk-taking through athletic, police, and military activities.

What are the implications of high face validity in interest inventories?

Respondents may manipulate results to reflect their desired outcomes.

What is the significance of the CISS standardization sample?

It is based on over 5,000 employed people across 58 occupations.

What does a low score on the Interest scales suggest?

It suggests a non-acquiescence response style.

What are Orientations in the context of occupational skills?

Orientations reflect interests and skills, representing major components of the world of work.

How can you identify your Orientation Code?

By looking at your three highest Interest scores and finding the corresponding one-letter code.

What does it indicate if two out of three letters match an Orientation Code for an occupation?

There is a good chance you will be interested in that occupation.

What does the pattern 'Pursue' indicate regarding Interests and Skills?

Both Interests and Skills are high (both > 55), suggesting inclusion in top career choices.

What does the pattern 'Develop' indicate?

Interests are high and Skills are lower (Interest > 55), suggesting skill development or enjoyment as a hobby.

What does the pattern 'Explore' indicate?

Interests are lower and Skills are high (Skill > 55), suggesting transferring skills to areas of interest.

What does the pattern 'Avoid' indicate?

Both Interests and Skills are low (both < 45), suggesting exclusion from top career choices.

What is noted when both Interest and Skill scores fall in the Mid-Range?

No Interest/Skill pattern is reported.

What does a discrepancy between black and white scores indicate?

It indicates a significant difference in the scores, suggesting a discrepancy.

What does it mean if a profile indicates strong interest in science?

It suggests a well-focused profile indicating interest in combining science with creativity.

What should you do if you have plenty of skills but no strong interests?

It may indicate a lack of training or self-confidence; explore ways to use skills in areas of interest.

What are Basic Scales in the context of occupational skills?

Basic Scales reflect types of work and activities within each Orientation.

What is the purpose of the Interest/Skill Patterns worksheet?

To visualize patterns of Orientations and Basic Scales in different quadrants.

What does it mean if your interest and skill diamonds fall on the solid bar in Occupational Scales?

It means you have interests and/or skills similar to successful and satisfied people in that occupation.

What is the significance of the mean scores for individuals with different degrees?

It indicates the average interest level for individuals with Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees.

What does a low interest and high skill in extraversion tendencies suggest?

It may indicate developed people-oriented work behavior despite being naturally introverted.

How can you apply interests and skills if you have high interest but low skill?

You may enjoy working with others but lack confidence; consider developing skills in that area.