Toward a Psychological Taxonomy of Work.

Dawis, Rene V.; Lofquist, Lloyd H.

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ERIC Number: EJ125659

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Publication Date: 1975

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Toward a Psychological Taxonomy of Work

Dawis, Rene V.; Lofquist, Lloyd H.

Journal of Vocational Behavior, 7, 2, 165-170, Oct 75

A new approach to the construction of a psychological taxonomy of work is presented. Based on the Theory of Work Adjustment, occupational aptitude patterns and occupational reinforcer-pattern clusters are cross-classified to develop psychologically homogeneous groups of occupations (Taxons). (Author)

Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Counseling, Career Guidance, Classification, Occupational Clusters, Occupations, State of the Art Reviews, Work Attitudes

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