Explored the ability of 269 students in grades 8, 10, and 12, to estimate their scores on psychometric instruments measuring self-awareness. No sex or age differences were found, but Black students were less accurate in their self-assessments than whites. Results suggest career counselors should consider means of increasing self-awareness. (JAC)

Reports on a research study which applies Harren's model of careers decision-making process to gauge the impact of vocational identity, attitudinal careers maturity, school adjustment, and decision-making styles on the careers decision-making process. Found that vocational identity had the strongest direct effect while school adjustment had no…

This document describes 32 recently developed career assessment instruments that have been deemed useful for school-to-work programs. The following instruments are among those profiled: Ability Explorer; Adult Measure of Essential Skills; Aptitude Interest Inventory; Ashland Interest Assessment; Barriers to Employment Success Inventory; Basic…

This paper reports on a study undertaken to discover what instruments were available for use in career assessment. The study population was all sources of information that listed or described career assessment instruments. To identify those instruments used with special populations, a survey was sent to all regional service centers in Texas for…