Ambitious, assertive, and optimistic are personality characteristics included in which of Holland's general occupational categories?

A) enterprising
B) social
C) investigative
D) conventional


A) enterprising Holland's occupational category for enterprising individuals includes qualities such as ambitious and assertive, as well as domineering and sociable.

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