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Strong Campbell Interest Inventory Test (SCII)

A career-interest assessment that classifies testtakers into six general occupational themes based on Holland’s RIASEC, developed by Strong Jr. and Campbell; level B; suitable for ages 13+.

Holland’s RIASEC

A six-type model used to categorize vocational interests: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional.

Realistic (R)

Prefers hands-on, practical activities; enjoys working with tools, machines, and physical tasks.

Investigative (I)

Likes problem-solving, research, and analyzing information; enjoys science and intellectual pursuits.

Artistic (A)

Values creativity, self-expression, and originality; enjoys unstructured environments.

Social (S)

Enjoys helping, teaching, and working with people; prefers roles with social interaction.

Enterprising (E)

Thrives in leadership, persuasion, and business-related fields; enjoys influencing others.

Conventional (C)

Prefers structured, detail-oriented work; enjoys organizing, clerical tasks, and working with data.

General Occupational Themes (GOTs)

Broad career themes derived from the RIASEC types used to categorize interests.

Basic Interest Scales (BISs)

Detailed subcategories under GOTs that identify specific areas of interest.

Occupational Scales (OSs)

Compare a person’s responses with professionals in various occupations to find best career matches.

Self-report (SCII)

Response format for SCII where testtakers indicate Like, Dislike, or Indifferent to items.

Interest Scores (I) and Skill Scores (S)

For each scale, I measures how much a person likes an activity; S measures confidence in performing it.

Score Patterns (SCII)

Four possible patterns of interest and skill combinations used to determine strengths and career suitability.

Administrative Index & Special Scales

One of the four main SCII score groups used to summarize administrative data and special scales.

Total items on SCII

325 items; each item refers to an activity; expected administration time is 35–40 minutes.

Thurstone Interest Schedule

A separate vocational-interest instrument by Louis L. Thurstone, Level A, for diverse ages.

Paired Comparison (Thurstone)

Respondents choose between two activities per item; can mark both, cross out both, or select only one.

100 paired items (Thurstone)

The Thurstone schedule uses 100 paired items to compare vocational fields.

10x10 grid (Thurstone)

Structure produced by 100 paired items arranged in a 10 by 10 matrix.

11x17-inch sheet (Thurstone)

Physical format of the Thurstone schedule, folded into four pages.

Administration (Thurstone)

Can be conducted individually or in groups.

Ten Vocational Interest Areas (Thurstone)

The ten fields assessed by the Thurstone schedule.

Physical Science (PS)

Thurstone area: interest in physics, chemistry, and laboratory work.

Biological Science (BS)

Thurstone area: interest in medicine, zoology, botany, or biological research.

Computational (C)

Thurstone area: interest in mathematics, statistics, and logical problem-solving.

Business (B)

Thurstone area: interest in business management, finance, and entrepreneurship.

Executive (E)

Thurstone area: interest in leadership, administration, and organizational tasks.

Persuasive (P)

Thurstone area: interest in sales, law, and public speaking.

Linguistic (L)

Thurstone area: interest in writing, reading, and languages.

Humanitarian (H)

Thurstone area: interest in social work, counseling, and helping others.

Artistic (A) (Thurstone)

Thurstone area: interest in creative fields like painting, design, and literature.

Musical (M)

Thurstone area: interest in playing instruments, composing, or music appreciation.

Profile Analysis (SCII)

Interpreting dominant interests, indicating strong preferences or broad interests.

Interpretation (SCII)

Counselors analyze profile slopes, spreads, and overlaps to guide career paths.

Scoring Time (SCII)

Time allotted for scoring is typically less than 10 minutes.

Purpose of SCII

Identifies career interests and suitable work environments.

Age/Level (SCII)

Level B; designed for ages 13 and older.

Administration (SCII)

Self-report inventory administered in online or paper-and-pencil format.