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Learning Environment scale
Here is more information about the Strong Interest Inventory® and the Learning Environment Style scale of the Personal Style scales. Remember, these scales are bipolar; they go in both directions. That means a low score is fine. It merely points to the direction, or pole the person is attracted to. There is no inherent value in a high score either. Again, it only shows the direction of the person's interest. Also note that people whose scores fall between 46 and 54 often are attracted to elements from both poles. Avoid using your score on this scale to decide on whether to go to college. This scale does NOT measure academic ability. You can take the Strong Interest Inventory online now by clicking here or on the image to the left.
Prefers academic environments pole
- People who score 55 or above generally identify with this pole
- Scores of 55 and above are common for those who have a great deal of academic training, such as Ph.D.s
- Strongly linked to the Artistic theme (cultural and verbal content). Moderately correlated to the Investigative theme (research content)
- Often study language, literature, history, journalism, physical and social sciences in college
- Often like cultural, verbal, and research activities
- Top 5 occupations with the highest scores on this pole: Sociologist, Psychologist, Public Administrator, Lawyer, and Physicist
Prefers practical learning pole
- People who score 45 or below generally identify with this pole
- Scores of 45 and below are common for people in occupations that require practical training of limited duration
- Some studies showed average college students scored between 40 and 47 on this scale
- Linked to the Realistic and Enterprising themes
- Often study machine trades, vocational-technical majors, business (clerical), law enforcement, and agriculture in school
- Often like clerical, physical, and technical activities
- Top 5 occupations with lowest score on this pole: Farmer, Agribusiness Manager (male), Dental Assistant (female), Plumber (male), and Nurse (LPN)
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