About 1914 to 1945 – WWI ending to WWII
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Tests focused developed and use focused on:
1.
aptitude
2.
abilities
3.
interests
Vocational Psychology would be known as a psychological
science.
Merges Frank Parson’s vocational guidance with Alfred Binet’s
intelligence testing into aptitude and interests testing.
E. K. Strong published the first edition of today’s Strong
Interest Inventory (1927).
Minnesota Mechanical Ability Tests were published (1930s).
Minnesota Employment Stabilization Research Institute at
University of Minnesota was established – due to the depression – conducted
research and developed many tests.
The Wagner-Peyser Act was passed by congress - created the
U. S. Employment Service.
The Army General Classification Test was a major test used
for personnel classification. The Matching Men to Jobs approach eventually
transformed into the Trait and Factor theory.
Links or video that are helpful to describe/summarize:
YouTube video that summarizes the intelligence testing work of Alfred
Binet:
Overview of Parson’s Theory:
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