| A | B |
| Self-Expression | Why artists, musicians, & dancers work |
| Achievement | Why carpenters, farmers, or brick masons work |
| Interpersonal | Learns by sharing, comparing, and having many friends |
| Recognition | Works to gain appreciation and reward from others |
| Spatial Learning Preference | Likes to build things or draw things |
| Interest Inventory | Test that identifies interests and likes; could affect career choices |
| Responsibility, compassion & security | Work values/needs |
| Reading | One of the SCANS Basic Skills |
| People | One of three broad categories of career interests |
| Achievement | Valued by people who want to be successful |
| Abilities | Natural or acquired skills or talents |
| SCANS Skills | Learned abilities to perform work requirements |
| Dexterity | This is an aptitude |
| Problem-solving | One of the SCANS Thinking Skills |
| Social Skills | One of the SCANS Interpersonal Qualities |
| Positive Self-Concept | Characterized by easily overcoming self-doubt |
| Poor Self-Concept | Characterized by fear of failure |
| Logical/Mathematical Learner | Learns by experimenting, working with numbers, and problem solving |
| Linguistic | Learns through language, reading, and writing |
| Intrapersonal | Learns by pursuing interests at an individual pace |