Holland's construct of consistency was used to predict self‐perceived behavior and attitudes typically associated with “successful” problem solving. The results tend to support Holland's premise that the higher the degree of personality consistency, the more students perceive their problem‐solving behavior and attitudes as successful.

This study was conducted to advance previou9esearch in the use of computer-based, counselor-free career guidance systems instead f conventional counselor-free systems. The their reactions to using the DISCOVER I1 microcomputer career guidance system and the Self-Directed Search. The majority of the participants preferred the DISGOVER I1 as a vocational exploration program.participants& Undergraduate college students 9' ( W W e f f t e R ) , were asked to rate Computers are playing an increasingly important role in most areas of learning. Moldstad (1974) has stated that important national and state studies have demonstrated that greater efficiency and economy in educational practice can only be accomplished through efficient, effective use of technology. Brammer and Shostrom (1968) cited efficiency and increased emphasis on preparation as two key reasons for the use of technology in the counseling profession.If career exploration is to be helpfuli it must be accurately presented and free from bias (Tyler, 1969). A computer program provides maximum accuracy, speed of transmission, and freedom from bias. By committing to the computer the precise steps of career exploration that characterize an "expert" career counseling format, it is possible to couple the best of what humans do with the speed, ease, and accuracy of the computer.The computer age has brought about a rapid increase in the development and use of self-administered, computer-based career guidance systems during the last few years. Although the use of computer-based systems has been found to be most beneficial to the user when integrated with counselor intervention and consultation (Sampson & Stripling, 1979), computer systems themselves show great promise and are viewed as highly beneficial in career guidance. Much research on the effectiveness and satisfaction of various computerized guidance systems is now available

40 undergraduate students (20 men, 20 women) were asked to rate the Discover II microcomputer career-guidance system and the self-directed search on a measure of users' satisfaction. Most preferred the Discover II system.