Here are answers to a number of frequently asked questions about problem-solving style and specifically about the VIEW instrument. If you have additional questions that are not answered here, please contact us using the contact form on this website.

1. Why the name VIEW? Is that an acronym?
2. Why is it important to know about problem-solving styles?
3. Why does VIEW measure those three dimensions?
4. Are people with certain styles naturally better problem solvers?
5. Do certain styles mean I'll be a better leader, manager, teacher, or team member?
6. Can VIEW scores tell me something about the jobs or careers that would be good for me?
7. How can I take VIEW and get my results?
8. How would VIEW results relate to other assessments?
9. For what ages can VIEW be used?
10. Is VIEW available in several languages?
11. How much does VIEW cost?

6. Can VIEW scores tell me something about the jobs or careers that would be good for me?
Certain jobs demand specific kinds of problem solving. Some jobs may require you to work within clear boundaries, to work very reflectively or individually for long periods, or to be highly sensitive to people's feelings. Knowing about the requirements of the job and your own preferences can help you make more informed choices. Your VIEW results provide valuable information about how you will react to work and seek to structure situations, tasks, and relationships to approach your work, rather than about whether or not any particular job is "right" or "wrong" for you. VIEW is about how you personalize and approach tasks, not whether you can or can't do them. You may decide that a particular job fits your preferences. You might also decide to take a job that does not fit your style and hope to learn some new skills or get some experience that may help you in your career. Researchers are currently investigating the distribution of VIEW results within and across a variety of occupational or career areas.