What is Trait & Factor Theory? NCE & CPCE Study Guide

In the category of Career Development on the National Counselor Examination (NCE), the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE), or another counseling exam, you’ll most likely need to know about Trait and Factor Theory.

The Trait and Factor Approach (or theory) uses a person’s traits and tries to match them with a career based on the qualities of the workplaces. These workplace characteristics are referred to as “factors”, which is where the name comes from.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Introduction
0:27 - What is the Trait and Factor Approach?
1:40 - Who is Frank Parsons?
2:16 - Who is E.G. Williamson?
3:10 - What are some limitations of Trait and Factor Theory?
3:32 - Is the Trait and Factor Approach still used?
3:52 - Review of Trait and Factor Theory

REFERENCES
King, A. (n.d.). Open or closed groups? Groupwork Solutions. Retrieved February 11, 2024, from https://www.groupworksolutions.com.au...
Pence, C. (n.d.). Career Theories. Cheryl Pence, PhD. Retrieved March 3, 2024, from https://cherylpence.com/career-theories
Rosenthal, H. (2017). Encyclopedia of Counseling (4th edition). Routledge.
Rosenthal, H. (2024). Master Lecture Series for the NCE, CPCE, CECE, and State Counseling Exams. Routledge.

NOTE
Keep in mind that this video is for educational purposes. It is meant as an aid for you in studying for the NCE, CPCE, or other counseling exam. This video should not be used as your only form of studying. It is also important to note that this is my understanding of the content. Best of luck, and I hope this video helped!