Cognitive measurement in career guidance

Author: Gregoire, Jacques; Nils, Frederic

Abstract:

This chapter investigates the place of cognitive abilities within vocational assessment and guidance. The authors begin with an analysis of the relationship between cognitive abilities, school and job performance. They then discuss the nature of the relationships occurring between abilities and interests. In the final part of the chapter, models and methods used to assess cognitive abilities in career guidance are described.

The volume from which this chapter is taken is indexed at TD/IRD 88.424. Individual chapters are indexed from TD/TNC 96.330 to TD/TNC 96.363.

Subjects: Assessment; Teaching and learning; Career development; Research

Keywords: Cognitive abilities; Career goal; Career guidance; Measurement

Published: Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer, 2008

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Book Title: International handbook of career guidance / edited by James A. Athanasou, Raoul van Esbroeck.

Pages: pp.565-585

ISBN: 9781402062292; 140206229X

Statement of responsibility: Jacques Gregoire and Frederic Nils

Resource type: Book chapter

Call Number:
TD/TNC 96.356