Question

According to John Holland's personality type theory, people who are down-to-earth, practical problem solvers, and physically strong, but have mediocre social skills, are best described as

(A) conventional
(B) enterprising
(C) realistic
(D) intellectual

Answer 1

The correct option is : (C) realistic

Step-by-step explanation:

The John Holland's personality type theory, is a theory of career and vocational choices. The six categories were Realistic , Investigative , Artistic , Social , Enterprising and Conventional. This is the hexagonal or the RIASEC model.

One of the six categories described by Holland was Realistic or doers.

The realistic are the down-to-earth people who work with things. They are competitive, assertive and like being engaged in activities that require strength, skills and motor coordination. They are practical problem solvers and have mediocre social skills.