Which book by Frank Parsons helped establish vocational guidance in schools?

• A. Choosing a Vocation
• B. Strength Through Joy
• C. The Principles of Psychology
• D. Education for Work

Answer: (A)

The essential idea here is how vocational guidance was formed as a structured, school-based practice. Frank Parsons is regarded as the founder of this field, and his book Choosing a Vocation lays out the practical method for helping students pick a career. It argues that choosing a vocation should be a deliberate, informed process within education: first, a person gains self-knowledge about abilities, interests, and values; then they learn about different occupations and what those jobs require; finally, they compare the two to find a good fit. Parsons also advocates for schools to provide guidance services, using tools like interviews, tests of aptitudes, and accessible information about occupations to support students in making informed decisions.

This is why it’s the best answer: the book directly introduced and codified the approach that brought vocational guidance into schools, shaping how counselors assess students and connect them with suitable career paths. The other titles don’t fit because they aren’t associated with Parsons or with the school-based development of vocational guidance. Strength Through Joy is a Nazi program, The Principles of Psychology is a general psychology text not focused on career guidance, and Education for Work is not the Parsons work that established the field.