- self-knowledge;
- decision orientation;
- diminishing dysfunctions or dissatisfaction at the workplace, etc.
BTPAC, through the information it provides, allows to meet those requirements. We
consider that beyond the intrinsic psychometric qualities (validity, reliability, etc.) an
evaluation instrument must also exhibit “exploitation validity”, that is to satisfy clients’
and counsellors’ needs to the greatest extent.
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