Scores from the Milwaukee Academic Interest Inventory were shown to effect a significant pattern of discrimination of examinees among Holland's six personality types, as specified by his Vocational Preference Inventory. Other evidence was provided that demonstrated the close relationships among personality, academic interests, and vocational choice as well as the construct validity of the two instruments.
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