Problem-solving appraisal, in vocational psychology dictionary

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Dictionary of Vocational Psychology

Problem-Solving Appraisal

Adaptation to internal and external challenges through the interactive effects of behavior, cognitive, and affective processes. Typically assessed through the Problem Solving Inventory (P. Heppner, 1988), which relies of self-report of awareness and evaluation of problem-solving abilities and style. The Problem Solving Inventory has three factors: problem-solving confidence, approach-avoidance style, and personal control. Empirical data suggest that counselor interventions can raise scores on the Problem Solving Inventory and that the scores relate to effectiveness in career decision-making. Lee, M. Heppner, McKinnon, P. Heppner, Multon, and Gysbers (2001) report that career counseling results in comparable levels of improvements in Problem Solving Inventory scores compared to client participation in interventions specifically tailored to improve problem-solving appraisal.

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