Overview
The Reading-Free Vocational Interest Inventory – Second Edition (R-FVII:2; Becker, 2000) is a norm-referenced measure of vocational interests presented in a reading-free format. It is designed for use with individuals with special needs, is untimed, can be used with students ages 13 and older, and may be administered individually or in a group situation. Examinees view a series of picture triads of individuals involved in a variety of work-related activities and are instructed to select (circle) the picture of the activity that most interests them of the three pictured. A variety of jobs are explored, including those at the unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled levels. Scores are obtained by interest shown in each of 11 areas, and five cluster scores are derived from the combination of two or more interest areas. A separate, related document, the Occupational Title Lists-Second Edition, provides descriptive information on the interest areas and jobs corresponding to each.
Summary
Age: 13 years to adult
Time to Administer: 20 minutes for groups; no specific time limits for individuals
Method of Administration: Individually or group administered, norm-referenced test of vocational interests; paper-and-pencil test; uses pictures of individuals engaged in different occupations to measure the vocational likes and dislikes
Yields T-scores, percentile ranks, and descriptive ratings
Subscales: Cluster Scores: Mechanical, Outdoor, Mechanical-Outdoor, Food Service-Handling Operations, Clerical-Social Service
Interest Area Scores: Automotive, Building Trades, Clerical, Animal Care, Food Service, Patient Care, Horticulture, Housekeeping, Personal Service, Laundry Service, Materials Handling
Autism Related Research
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