Concept information
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applied developmental science
developmental processes
career development
assessment areas and techniques
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industrial psychology
employment, staffing, and careers
career development
assessment areas and techniques
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human resource management
human resource development
career development
assessment areas and techniques
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resource development
human resource development
career development
assessment areas and techniques
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resource development
human resource development
career development
assessment areas and techniques
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resource development
human resource development
career development
assessment areas and techniques
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human development
social development and social behavior
career development
assessment areas and techniques
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substance abuse treatment
screening, assessment, and diagnosis
assessment
personality assessment
Preferred term
interests (psychology)
Definition
- The term interests refers to what an individual likes and dislikes, as associated with specific tasks, activities, or objects. Interests are a function of factors such as values, family background and experiences, social class, culture, and environment. [Source: Encyclopedia of Career Development; Interests]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/interests_(psychology)
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