This paper outlines psychological decision theory, summarizes eight prominent vocational decision-making models, compares and contrasts them on basic assumptions and fundamental concepts, and suggests applications of theory to theoretical decision types. Implications for research, theory, and practice are discussed. (Author/JH)

A study was devised to test the hypothesis that rural ninth grade students viewing videotaped field trips as part of vocational group guidance classes will exhibit greater occupational knowledge than similar groups who do not view the videotapes. Subjects were 262 ninth grade students from four rural high schools; the schools were paired to form a…