What was the Vocational Bureau, established by Frank Parsons, designed to do?

• A. Assist individuals in choosing an occupation, preparing for it, finding openings, and building a career of efficiency and success
• B. Provide psychotherapy services
• C. Conduct workforce research and surveys
• D. Train teachers in career counseling

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is vocational guidance. Frank Parsons’ Vocational Bureau was designed to help people move from self-understanding to a practical plan for work: choosing an occupation that fits their abilities and interests, preparing for that field, locating job openings, and building a productive, successful career. This encompasses counseling, information about occupations, and help with placement and career development, all aimed at making informed, deliberate career decisions.

The other options don’t fit this focus. It wasn’t about providing psychotherapy, it wasn’t primarily about conducting workforce research and surveys, and it wasn’t about training teachers in career counseling.