The current work investigated studies developed in the process of standardization and validation of interest assessment instrument, used in processes of professional guidance. Eight instruments have been consulted, and the following aspects were verified: author, editor, date of publication, standardization, validity and precision. The analyzed information has been taken from the respective test manuals. The results have shown that it was possible to find, in the consulted instruments, the lack of information about the author and the date of publication of the manual, as well as lack of information concerned to the studies of standardization, validity and precision. It is suggested that new studies of this nature be carried out with other instruments and be used other criteria of analysis.
test of interest; psychological assessment; psychological tests
