Counselor Education Comprehensive Exam (CECE) Practice Exam

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Who is known as the "father" of career guidance and established the Boston Vocational Bureau?

  1. John Holland

  2. Frank Parsons

  3. John Crites

  4. George Merrill

The correct answer is: Frank Parsons

The title of "father" of career guidance is attributed to Frank Parsons, who made significant contributions to the field in the early 20th century. He established the Boston Vocational Bureau, which was one of the first institutions dedicated to helping individuals find suitable careers based on their skills, interests, and personality traits. Parsons emphasized the importance of self-understanding, specific occupational knowledge, and the relationship between individual characteristics and career choices, which laid the foundation for modern career counseling practices. His approach combined assessment techniques with a focus on facilitating personal development and adapting to the work environment, which continues to influence career guidance methodologies today.