ALL 301 QUIZZES

A 35 point quiz has _____ questions. 10 really difficult 35 15-25 70

35

Recent data (US NCES, 2013) show that, in the academic year 2011-2012, minorities comprised ____ percent of the U.S. population and earned ____ percent of bachelor's degrees and ____ percent of PhD degrees. 22; 19; 16 37; 36; 27 24; 32; 19 19; 22; 24

37; 36; 27

The Black Box in PSY 206D, where you turn in the paper copy of your project, will "magically disappear" at ______ on the due date, making it impossible to turn in your project after that time. 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 11:30 PM 3:30 PM

3:00 PM

Only research that is federally funded must be approved by an IRB. (T/F)

False

Research, that has been approved, must demonstrate zero risk of physical or psychological harm to all human subjects. (T/F)

False

For those of you interested in clinical, counseling, or school psychology, you need to get licensed after completing a doctorate. The data show that students from PsyD programs with higher acceptance rates have _______ scores on the tests necessary for licensure compared with PhD graduates. Significantly lower Slightly higher Slightly lower About the same Significantly higher

Significantly lower

If you are interested in being an applied forensic psychologist, there are many job settings that you might be likely to choose including: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Colleges or universities The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention The Department of Justice State psychiatric hospitals Court clinics Correctional settings (e.g., prisons) Police departments

State psychiatric hospitals Court clinics Correctional settings (e.g., prisons) Police departments

Changes that prompted the 2002 revision of the ethical principles and code of conduct include all but: (BB) Biomedical advances More open discussions of sensitive issues Advances in electronic technology for recording, sharing and storing data HIPAA The aftermath of 9/11

The aftermath of 9/11

Because psychology is such a broad and varied discipline, individuals with widely differing life interests and preferences can find that pursuing an education in psychology matches with their life goals. (T/F)

True

Given that the work is in the legal system, extensive background checks are conducted on people seeking employment as forensic psychologists. Any evidence of drug use and even traffic violations can disqualify a candidate from employment in many positions. (T/F)

True

With decreased time spent in the class, professors are less available than your teachers were in high school, but professors form very strong mentoring relationships with outstanding students who show interest in working with them on their research or teaching. (T/F)

True

You can check Assist.org or in the Psychology Major Handbook for transfer equivalents at CSULB. (T/F)

True

If you absolutely hate to write or are unwilling to acquire writing skills, you should seriously question whether to pursue a career in psychology. (T/F)

True

Individuals who derive their career goals from careful self-assessment will have less difficulty adjusting to unpredictable changes in work life than those who derive career goals from career aspirations. (T/F)

True

Licensing requirements for public preschool teachers vary by state, but private schools are generally exempt from meeting state licensing standards. (T/F)

True

To ensure you find a doctoral program that fits your interests, it is appropriate to ask programs the percentages of your training that will be devoted to practice versus research. (T/F)

True

Approximately __________% of recent graduates in the research-oriented subfields of psychology are employed full time in private sector and government positions (APA, 2011). 16 26 36 46

26

Students at CSULB are limited to ____ units of repeating. 18 28 10 120

28

Multisystematic therapy would be classified under the applied area of: Criminal forensic psychology treatment Criminal forensic psychology assessment Civil forensic psychology assessment Civil forensic psychology treatment

Criminal forensic psychology treatment

Animals are routinely used in introductory psychology research courses to demonstrate the principles of learning. (BB) (T/F)

False

Because of their potential for educational benefits, most graduate programs rate community service and extracurricular activities highly when evaluating graduate school applicants. (T/F)

False

Forensic psychology programs train students in criminal profiling. (T/F)

False

Given that most graduates with psychology doctorates pursue academic careers, most doctoral programs include formal training in teaching skills. (T/F)

False

Given that students actually accepted to graduate programs have quite high GPAs, if you are planning to apply to graduate school, it is a good strategy to take a few "fluff" courses to raise your own GPA. (T/F)

False

Given those facts, is it true or false that, if you do not meet one of the minimum grade requirements, you can apply extra credit points to the grade of that specific assignment? (T/F)

False

Graduate admissions committees do not consider laboratory-based courses in departments outside of psychology (e.g., natural or biological sciences) as helpful to your undergraduate training in psychological methods and theory. (T/F)

False

In general, professors love to interact with students, and so it is to your benefit to be the student who professors remember as being the one that required tons of attention. (T/F)

False

Late work is accepted in PSY 301. (T/F)

False

Most of the cats used in psychological research were once household pets. (BB) (T/F)

False

Students can send email through BeachBoard in PSY 301. (T/F)

False

The first step for organizing a literature review paper is to begin to identify and locate potential sources of information. (T/F)

False

The space allowed for answers on the template indicates the expected length of the answers that you should provide for each question. (T/F)

False

When applying to graduate school programs, you should not apply to a program unless you meet all admissions criteria, because graduate admission committees do not consider your strengths as compensation for your weaknesses (e.g., having strong research experience will not offset low GRE scores). (T/F)

False

When submitting more than one assignment to the Black Box at the same time (such as Assignments 15 and 16), it is okay to staple both assignments together. (T/F)

False

When you "retake" a course for a higher grade, only the grade you receive the second time is included in your GPA (i.e., the original grade does NOT affect your GPA any longer). (T/F)

False

When you are lucky enough to receive a job offer, keep in mind that the salary offered is usually the highest amount the employer can afford. (T/F)

False

You should submit the detailed project instructions with your answers to the project questions. (T/F)

False

Education (or student loan) debt is a very real consequence faced by students in psychology, particularly those who seek graduate education. According to APA (2011), the median educational debt for students earning doctoral degrees was: $120,000 for PsyDs and $50,000 for PhDs $50,000 for PsyDs and $120,000 for PhDs $21,500 for PsyDs and $90,000 for PhDs $90,000 for PsyDs and $21,500 for PhDs

$120,000 for PsyDs and $50,000 for PhDs

According to NACE's Salary Survey (2014), the average starting salary for new graduates with bachelor's degrees in psychology in 2013 was _____ . $42,652 $37,400 $59,084 $28,260

$37,400

It typically takes a full-time student ________ years to earn a master's degree in psychology. 1 - 3 2 - 4 4 - 7 5 - 6

2-4

At community colleges, the typical teaching loads are around ____ courses per year. 4 - 6 6 - 8 8 - 10 10 - 12

10 - 12

Your text reminds you to keep in mind two important things about master's level programs in the research subfields. They are that: (CHECK TWO BELOW) A master's degree in a research subfield is sufficient to make you a psychologist A master's degree in a research subfield is not enough to make you a psychologist A master's degree may make your application to a doctoral program more attractive A master's degree will count as course credit in a doctoral program, speeding your graduation toward a PhD

A master's degree in a research subfield is not enough to make you a psychologist A master's degree may make your application to a doctoral program more attractive

Letters of recommendation are one of the MOST important criteria used by graduate school admissions committees to evaluate candidates. Part of your success with letters of recommendation is your responsibility to ask the right people for letters. Of the following, the best choice for letters of recommendation is: Any work supervisor who has known you at least one year and knows your strengths as an employee A work supervisor if the work is related to psychology and you have worked there at least one year and knows your strengths as an employee in the field A psychology professor who likes you and who is friendly, so will write a positive letter A psychology professor with whom you have taken multiple courses and done well, either at your current school or a community college, and who knows your academic work A psychology professor with whom you have taken multiple upper-division courses and done well, and who knows your academic work

A psychology professor with whom you have taken multiple upper-division courses and done well, and who knows your academic work

Your text profiles Dr. Russell Johnson, an I/O psychologist and associate professor of management at Michigan State University. Dr. Johnson describes a major benefit of pursuing an I/O degree such that doctoral graduates in I/O enjoy: A wide variety of employment opportunities in business, government, or academic settings An ability to advance quickly to the top of the corporate career ladder Having a very specific and narrow range of topics available for study as an I/O psychologist Knowing how to launch and maintain successful independent businesses

A wide variety of employment opportunities in business, government, or academic settings

At this point the psychologist could ethically: (check all that can be justified by the APA ethics code) A. continue to treat her, seek counseling for his marital problems, and reschedule her appointment time, B. refer her to another therapist because he feels attracted to her. C. terminate the therapy immediately, wait two years, and then contact her for a social relationship D. refer her to a therapist who specializes in child sexual abuse.

A. continue to treat her, seek counseling for his marital problems, and reschedule her appointment time, B. refer her to another therapist because he feels attracted to her. D. refer her to a therapist who specializes in child sexual abuse.

Graduate admissions committees primarily consider only psychology (major) coursework when analyzing your transcripts during the application process. (T/F)

False

To help the court determine if a defendant is able to understand the charges, the legal issues and procedures in a case as well as possible penalties, a forensic psychologist would administer a: Competency to be sentenced and executed assessment Victim treatment program Competency to be adjudicated assessment Transfer evaluation

Competency to be adjudicated assessment

If you are interested in academe, seeking teaching experience in graduate school will impress potential employers, whether you were the instructor of record or a teaching assistant. (T/F)

False

In addition to biopsychology foundation courses, graduate programs in clinical and counseling programs prefer applicants have taken undergraduate courses in: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Abnormal psychology Perception Developmental psychology Personality Statistics Research methods Principles of psychology testing

Abnormal psychology Developmental psychology Personality Statistics Research methods

How much time should you plan on spending on 301 work each week? About 2 to 3 hours per week About 4 to 5 hours per week About 6 to 8 hours per week About 10 to12 hours per week

About 6 to 8 hours per week

Dr. Stewart is given a research idea by a colleague in a conversation. He goes ahead and does a study to follow-up on the idea. To be consistent with the APA guideline 8.12, it would be best for Dr. Stewart to: Offer his colleague joint authorship with the colleague as second author. Acknowledge his colleague's part by footnote or an introductory statement. Publish the study without acknowledging the colleague. Offer to collaborate with his colleague on future research

Acknowledge his colleague's part by footnote or an introductory statement.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the various ranks of faculty positions? Adjunct faculty are not expected to engage in research. Fulltime faculty typically start at the rank of associate professor. Visiting faculty are contracted for a specified length of time and then are offered the opportunity to continue in the position. Promotions for fulltime faculty are automatic after a specific number of years. Research and clinical faculty typically teach courses in addition to their primary role in research or clinical training, respectively.

Adjunct faculty are not expected to engage in research.

Social psychologists investigate areas such as: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Aggression Problem solving Normal aging Sleep deprivation effects Interpersonal relationships Stereotypes

Aggression Interpersonal relationships Stereotypes

Which of the following represent extra credit opportunities that help prepare you for the major projects? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) (EC4) Project Consultation with Course Assistant - discuss which project is appropriate for you and have your questions about the projects answered (EC6) Attend a Jobs with a BA Project Workshop - Attend a workshop in the GRR of PRO (Psychology Resource Office) to get started on the Jobs project (EC5) Attend a Graduate School Workshop - Attend a workshop in the GRR of PRO (Psychology Resource Office) to get started on the Grad School project

All

PRO Guides take PSY 406 (for class credit) and serve as PRO Guides for: As long as they wish. One semester. A calendar year. An academic year.

An academic year.

The "Getting Involved in Research" link under the PRO website main page (http://www.cla.csulb.edu/departments/psychology/pro/) includes important information about research experience including ALL of the following, EXCEPT: How research experience can help you. What academic qualifications you need for research. How you find research opportunities. An application for applying to research positions. What tasks you would expect to do as a research assistant.

An application for applying to research positions.

When asked for information by the psychiatrist in the emergency room, the psychologist should have: (Check all that apply.) (APA) A. refused to release any information since the client still owed the money B. released the records after the patient recovered and signed the release form C. provided only relevant information that might have been helpful in saving the client's life even though he had not signed a release

B. released the records after the patient recovered and signed the release form C. provided only relevant information that might have been helpful in saving the client's life even though he had not signed a release

Regarding the second future trend noted by Dr. Richard Petty, which of the following most likely represents the future of the subfields in psychology? Social Clinical Behavioral neuroscience Cognitive development

Cognitive development

A good starting point for beginning to develop career goals is to identify and prioritize your: Prior professional accomplishments Favorite styles of learning Career-relevant abilities Life preferences

Career-relevant abilities

The I/O psychologist who is most likely to travel to where there is demand for their services and is retained to help a company deal with a specific issue is a(n): Project manager Researcher Consultant Administrator

Consultant

A middle-aged gentlemen has just experienced a tragic death of a family member. Since then, he has been showing a few signs of depression, and the depression is worsened by daily stress of his job and events that remind him of the death. Although he might benefit from either psychotherapy or counseling, which approach is most appropriate in his case? Psychotherapy Counseling

Counseling

Recently, increased interest in master's level training options for I/O psychology caused the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) to: Characterize I/O psychology as a practice area Consider licensure for master's degree recipients Provide funding to universities to develop master's programs in the subfield Create guidelines for skills and content areas for master's programs

Create guidelines for skills and content areas for master's programs

Once a research project is completed, in addition to being submitted as a possible presentation at a conference, the paper/article is often submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Most papers/articles submitted are accepted for publication. (T/F)

False

Which educational administrator position has the lowest median salary? Director of financial aid Director of student activities Registrar Director of admissions

Director of student activities

Galli (2013) recommends that undergraduate students who wish to pursue graduate study in exercise and sport psychology should: Double major in psychology and exercise science Major in exercise science Double major in psychology and biology Major in psychology Major in biology

Double major in psychology and exercise science

According to the National Science Foundation's 2008 National Survey of Recent College Graduates, recent recipients of bachelor's degrees in psychology were overwhelmingly: Employed in business/private industry Still seeking gainful employment a year after graduation Employed in educational institutions Employed in the government sector, including the military

Employed in business/private industry

A clinical or counseling psychologist's license must typically be renewed every five years, with renewal granted upon successful completion of continuing education requirements. (T/F)

False

All departments handle prerequisites differently. In the psychology department, you can take a psychology course without the prerequisites. (T/F)

False

Studies also reveal that the therapists who have sexual relationships with current therapy clients are generally: (BB) Found across all theoretical orientations and levels of training Those with Psy.Ds Those who are poorly trained and unaware of ethical codes Behaviorists

Found across all theoretical orientations and levels of training

Psychologists in academic settings serve many roles. These roles include: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Generating new knowledge through research Overseeing research conducted by other professionals Supervising graduate student research Training future psychologists Providing treatment services to students Supervising undergraduate research Teaching undergraduate students

Generating new knowledge through research Supervising graduate student research Training future psychologists Supervising undergraduate research Teaching undergraduate students

Developmental psychologists view development from a ______ perspective. Interpersonal Childhood Clinical Global

Global

Gaining experience outside of the classroom provides many benefits including: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) An immediate and positive impact on the grades in your traditional classes Greater maturity regarding your academic and career goals A new perspective about possible career paths Knowledge and skills that cannot be developed through in-class coursework

Greater maturity regarding your academic and career goals A new perspective about possible career paths Knowledge and skills that cannot be developed through in-class coursework

Selected examples of recent topics researched by neuropsychologists include all of the following EXCEPT: The effectiveness of educational programs that encourage use of helmets when cycling Identifying effective strategies to cope with chronic pain The neuropsychological components of dyslexia Neuropsychological effects of toxin exposure in industrial and military settings The impact of Alzheimer's disease on language

Identifying effective strategies to cope with chronic pain

When performing literature searches, results of searches are best examined: In chronological order, with most recent first By first reading titles of articles By first reading abstracts of articles By sorting by first author's last name In chronological order, with oldest first

In chronological order, with most recent first

An excellent resource for students investigating different graduate school programs is Graduate Study in Psychology, published annually by the APA. (T/F)

True

All the following undergraduate courses are recommended for students interested in clinical and counseling psychology EXCEPT: Research methods Ethics Statistics Natural sciences Psychometrics Learning Computer science None (ALL of the above ARE recommended)

None

Although research projects comprise many steps and activities, the defining aspect of this professorial activity is often considered to be: Developing research protocols and procedures Administering testing Entering and statistically analyzing data Interpreting the results Making the findings available to a wider audience

Making the findings available to a wider audience

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2014) median salary estimates, it is most financially profitable for a recent bachelor's degree graduate working in research-oriented psychology to become a(n) _________. Elementary school teacher Lab technician Market research analyst Advertising sales agent

Market research analyst

What credentials are currently required for many treatment provider positions in correctional environments within the forensic psychology subfield? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Postdoctoral training Master's degree Doctoral degree Licensure

Master's degree Licensure

Psychology graduate admissions committees look favorably upon a variety of courses like those in ______, because these kinds of courses signal your willingness and ability to engage in scientific pursuits. Sociology Human development Math Anthropology

Math

Animal rights supporters have succeeded in improving the living conditions of laboratory animals. (BB) (T/F)

True

In reality, many graduate programs prefer that undergraduates complete coursework that is: More specialized in specific areas than generalist courses More generalist in nature than specialized in specific areas Equally distributed across generalist and specialist courses

More generalist in nature than specialized in specific areas

The need for social and human services assistants is projected to grow _______ the average for all occupations through 2014. The same as Faster than Much faster than More slowly than

Much faster than

Finding employment in academe will more than likely involve a job search that is: Local National/international Regional

National/international

Before the middle of the 20th Century, a code of ethics for researchers was (BB) Well established and adhered to at the international level. Not established because researchers were believed to act ethically and responsibly. Considered appropriate only at the national level. Called the Belmont Report.

Not established because researchers were believed to act ethically and responsibly.

Of the alternatives to animal research noted in the previous question and repeated below, identify the alternative most often used and most likely to provide helpful research data. (BB) Observing animals in their natural environment Using computer models Using cell cultures None of these are helpful alternatives

Observing animals in their natural environment

Which of the following best describes the appropriate level of detail for answering many of the questions for the major project? A word or two Brief sentences Paragraphs Pages of text

Paragraphs

At CSULB, a grade of D is considered a passing grade. However, the Psychology Department requires you to have a grade of C or better in PSY 100, 110, and 220 for admission to the major. (T/F)

True

Graduate schools report that the THREE most important components in a student's application are: (3)

Personal Statement Letters of Rec GPA

To obtain a faculty position at a college or university, the preferred degree(s) is(are): PhD with a teaching credential PhD PsyD Master's degree in psychology with a teaching credential PsyD or PhD (equally preferred)

PhD

This term is used to describe activities that involve providing direct services to patients. Clinical Counseling Intervention Evaluation Practice

Practice

To prepare for a job interview, you should do all of the following EXCEPT: Search and review any information available about the company Carefully select professional attire that fits the position Get feedback on your interview style by videotaping yourself Practice interviewing with friends who will provide you with positive feedback

Practice interviewing with friends who will provide you with positive feedback

The Black Box where All PSY 301 students should drop off assignments and projects specified for the Black Box is located in the: SRR CRR PRO lobby GRR

SRR

Where can you find a computer for your use in PRO? GRR PRO lobby SRR Nowhere

SRR

If you are interested in working in areas related to I/O psychology with a bachelor's degree, it would be most lucrative (profitable) for you to pursue positions as a(n): Compensation and benefits manager Administrative services manager Human resource specialist Sales manager

Sales manager

According to data from O*NET (2014), the #1 factor that influences the nature of the work for psychology professors is: Collegiality among coworkers A significant lack of structure Significant use of electronic mail Time pressure

Significant use of electronic mail

Which of the following statements are TRUE of professional psychology schools? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Some are affiliated with a university, while others are not. Faculty at these schools focus equally on teaching, training, and research. These institutions offer both undergraduate and graduate education. These schools are usually private.

Some are affiliated with a university, while others are not. These schools are usually private.

For internships, field practica, and psychology related work experiences to carry weight in graduate school admissions, your experiences must be: Paid Structured and supervised Linked to your receiving course credit Connected to the university

Structured and supervised

In which room in PRO would you find course syllabi? In the PRO Guide Offices Graduate Resources Room (GRR) Career Resources Room (CRR) Student Resources Room (SRR) On table in PRO lobby

Student Resources Room (SRR)

The California Supreme Court case which changed the way therapists view absolute confidentiality during therapy was: (BB) Roe v. Wade Brown v. Board of Education Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California Bakke vs UC Davis

Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California

Data published in 2005 by the APA Research Office revealed which of the following to be TRUE facts about graduate school tuition? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) The average annual tuition for in-state residents in master's programs is $9150. The average annual tuition for in-state residents in master's programs is $4812. The average annual tuition for in-state residents in doctoral programs is $10,200. The average annual tuition for in-state residents in doctoral programs is $5500.

The average annual tuition for in-state residents in master's programs is $4812. The average annual tuition for in-state residents in doctoral programs is $10,200.

The US study that demonstrated abuse of research and prompted the establishment of the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research in 1974 was called: (BB) The Nazi War Crimes Study Milgram Obedience Study The Tuskegee Study Zimbardo Prison Study

The Tuskegee Study

Many graduate programs give more weight to your academic performance in the second half of your undergraduate career, rather than just your overall GPA. (T/F)

True

To wisely consider a job offer, it is important to consider information like: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Will a better job come along soon The cost of living where you will be living and working What is the work environment like Why did they select me over other candidates What's the best way to use this position to get an even better one What benefits are included Are there professional development opportunities

The cost of living where you will be living and working What is the work environment like What benefits are included Are there professional development opportunities

Which of the following are TRUE about attending graduate classes? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) First-year classes are exclusively in your concentration The typical class size is 6 - 20 students The average course load for doctoral programs is 15 - 18 units High expectations are placed on your class participation Students attend more classes later on in their doctoral programs

The typical class size is 6 - 20 students High expectations are placed on your class participation

One reason why animals are used in psychological research is: (BB) They are cheap and easy to procure. Their behavior is easier to control and their history is known making it easier to understand the effects of the research variables. The researcher does not have to worry about ethical issues as he or she does with human participants.

Their behavior is easier to control and their history is known making it easier to understand the effects of the research variables.

Which of the following is true of the new GRE test format? There are more analogy and antonym questions. The test duration is shorter. There are real-life and data interpretation questions. The analytical writing essay sections have been reduced from two to one.

There are real-life and data interpretation questions.

Do NOT postpone taking the "harder" psychology courses, because: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) There will likely be many other demands on your time as you approach graduation, so it is good to get the "hard" courses out of the way You may forget some of the related concepts you had learned in your earlier courses Graduate admissions faculty will want to see excellent grades in these upper-level courses on your transcript These courses are likely to include material that you need for the GRE Psychology Subject Test which you should take by fall of your senior year

There will likely be many other demands on your time as you approach graduation, so it is good to get the "hard" courses out of the way Graduate admissions faculty will want to see excellent grades in these upper-level courses on your transcript

The main reason students are asked to leave their backpacks and briefcases securely locked up in the PRO lockers is to prevent them being used to inadvertently (or intentionally) carry off PRO's resource materials. (T/F)

True

The truth about letters of recommendation is that you should trust your letter writers or ask someone else. (T/F)

True

You must complete all sections of the Graduate School Project or the Jobs with BA Project (including ON TIME submissions to the Black Box and BeachBoard Dropbox) to earn an A, B, or C in PSY 301. (T/F)

True

You should post your PSY 301 Assignment Schedule somewhere you can see it every day. (T/F)

True

To be well informed about the career outlook of the field, you have to be aware of areas of weakness within the field of psychology. All of the following are identified in your text as areas of concern EXCEPT: The discipline is so broad that it sometimes appears too divided, contributing to a lack of cohesion in the field Psychologists do not do enough to communicate the benefits of progress in psychological science to the general public Psychology has had mixed experiences with promoting the diversity of its members Undergraduate degrees in psychology are stereotyped as ones that don't "lead" directly to a specific job/career

Undergraduate degrees in psychology are stereotyped as ones that don't "lead" directly to a specific job/career

Taking into account both clinical and research-oriented forensic psychology graduate programs, the data from Helms (2008) suggests _____ as the best choice. University of Arizona University of Nebraska - Lincoln Simon Fraser University John Jay College of Criminal Justice

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

All of the following are good tips for resume preparation EXCEPT: Use blank lines for better visual appearance Use white or off-white paper Use a distinctive font Mail it in a large envelope

Use a distinctive font

To find out if you can raise your GPA before you graduate, you can: Look back at your transcript analysis assignment Seek a referral to the department chair Use the GPA calculators mentioned at the websites in the Graduate School Project Use the What If? function of MyCSULB

Use the GPA calculators mentioned at the websites in the Graduate School Project

Health psychology can be divided into three broad areas of study which include all of the following EXCEPT: Issues in health care Wellness and illness Stress and coping Health behaviors

Wellness and illness

Currently, the Chair of the psychology department is: Dr. Dan Chiappe Dr. Courtney Ahrens Dr. Guido Urizar Dr. Dave Whitney

Whitney

Most universities will hire their own doctoral graduates for faculty positions. (T/F)

False

On average, most clinical PhD programs with equal emphasis on practice and research accept approximately ___ percent of their applicants. 50 35 14 22

14

For clinical psychology PhD programs, the overall average GPA for those applicants actually admitted to the program is close to: 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0

4.0

A description that might best capture the nature of the work schedule of faculty is that the professorial work schedule: Is predictable and remains constant throughout a semester Has no limits (e.g., a professor has free reign over how to spend all her time) Is determined entirely by others' needs Allows flexibility but requires self-motivation

Allows flexibility but requires self-motivation

According to the Psychology Major Handbook, the Psychology Department has master's graduate degree programs in all of the following, EXCEPT: Counseling. Psychological Research. Industrial / Organizational Psychology. Human Factors.

Counseling.

Many graduate programs in the I/O psychology subfield place emphasis on: Coursework only Coursework and internship experiences Coursework and on-the-job training Coursework, research or applied endeavors, and internship experiences

Coursework, research or applied endeavors, and internship experiences

Two factors that are known to impact academic performance, and which you have considerable control over, are: (CHECK TWO BELOW) Time Sleep Distractions Peer pressure Stress

Sleep, Stress

Regardless of the specialty you are applying for (e.g., clinical, school, I/O, health, etc.), all graduate programs prefer applicants have which TWO of the following undergraduate courses? (CHECK TWO BELOW) Principles of psychological testing History of psychology Statistics Cognitive psychology Abnormal psychology Learning Research methods

Statistics Research methods

Questions or comments for the instructors regarding PSY 301 MUST be sent to: [email protected] [email protected] Your specific instructor's individual email [email protected]

[email protected]

Students can be blinded by their desire to attend graduate school - at any cost. It is normal to have educational debt when you leave graduate school, but be aware of the potential amount and carefully consider if you want to afford it. For instance, 2011 data report that graduates in the practice-oriented subfields had a median debt of: $22,000 $37,500 $80,000 $90,500

$80,000

Dr. Richard Petty identifies a future trend in the field for psychology to become a "hub" discipline. It appears from his information that psychology will: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Sever its ties to basic sciences (e.g., genetics) (literally) take center stage to enhance the knowledge of other disciplines Hand over its applied subfields directly to "more applied" schools/departments (e.g., Law and Behavior will be taught in Law Schools, not psychology departments) Separate itself from other social sciences (e.g., political science)

(literally) take center stage to enhance the knowledge of other disciplines Hand over its applied subfields directly to "more applied" schools/departments (e.g., Law and Behavior will be taught in Law Schools, not psychology departments)

The major project, to be done thoroughly, takes at least ____ hours. 5 15 25 35

15

The Houston Conference Report established the expectation that postdoctoral education and training for clinical neuropsychology be at least ________, fulltime. 3 years 2 years 18 months 1 year

2 years

On average, the minimum grade point average (GPA) required to gain consideration for admission to a master's program in psychology is: 2.73 2.92 3.00 3.11

2.92

If you do not submit your entire completed template to the BeachBoard Dropbox as a .doc or .docx Word file on time, you will lose up to ___ percent of all the points you earned on the project AND you cannot earn an ____ in the course. 5; A 10; A 15; A 20; A, B, or C

20; A, B, or C

Assignments that are NOT graded by BeachBoard (for example, paper hard copy assignments due to the Black Box) will be graded: Immediately after you submit it 3 - 4 weeks after the due date and a news announcement will be posted when points are available 1 month to six weeks after the due date At the end of the semester

3 - 4 weeks after the due date and a news announcement will be posted when points are available

The risks involved in a research study can include: (APA and BB) Possible physical harm. Possible psychological harm. Invasions of privacy. All of the above.

All

Although most psychology clubs do not have requirements for membership, honor societies do. The minimum GPA needed for induction into Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, is: 2.5 2.75 3.0 3.25

3.0

PSY 301 students must do the Jobs with a Psychology BA project, if they don't qualify for the Graduate School project. To do the Graduate School Project, you must have, AT THIS MOMENT, an overall GPA of at least 2.75 3.50 2.0 3.0

3.0

On average, the minimum grade point average (GPA) required to gain consideration for admission to a doctoral program in psychology is: 2.73 2.92 3.00 3.11

3.11

It is important for graduate school applicants to understand that, even though programs often publish minimum requirements for qualifications, like GPA, the students who are actually admitted into the program usually far exceed the minimums in admissions criteria. For example, a 2003-2004 study found that, although the average minimums required for overall GPA was 3.11 for doctoral programs and 2.92 for masters' programs, the actual overall GPAs for student accepted were: 3.42 for doctoral and 3.24 for master's programs 3.21 for doctoral and 3.05 for master's programs 3.33 for doctoral and 3.13 for master's programs 3.54 for doctoral and 3.37 for master's programs

3.54 for doctoral and 3.37 for master's programs

Learning research (Wagner, Schober, & Spiel, 2008) has found that students had the best academic performance working on a variety of tasks in discrete (separate) ____ intervals. 30-minute 1-hour 2-hour 4-hour

30-minute

According to 2014 data, the combined GRE General Test scores averaged ____ for doctoral programs and ____ for master's programs of students actually admitted into the programs. 158; 154 220; 211 300; 290 312; 304

312; 304

According to 2014 data, the minimum required combined Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning GRE scores averaged ____ for doctoral programs and ____ for master's programs. 340; 327 312; 304 278; 265 227; 200

312; 304

________ % of U. S. PhDs awarded between 2002 and 2012 were in the five research-intensive subfields of experimental, developmental, social, cognitive, and biopsychology. 5 10 15 25 33

33

The best way to find internships and other out-of-class experiences is to: Look for them to be advertised on campus Dind them on the APA website; type "college internships" in the search box Look for them in the schedule of classes Actively seek them out on your own

Actively seek them out on your own

Time to complete doctoral programs varies with an average of ____ years for research-oriented programs and ____ years for practice-oriented programs. 6 - 7; 5 - 6 4 - 5; 5 - 6 5 - 6; 4 - 5 5 - 6; 6 - 7

4 - 5; 5 - 6

In terms of organizing your letters of recommendation, you will want to allow your recommenders at least ________ to write the letters. 2 - 3 weeks 4 - 6 weeks 6 - 8 weeks One semester

4 - 6 weeks

Your text recommends that, when considering graduate programs, you should review as many as ______ and plan on applying to ______ programs. 40 - 45; 15 - 20 50 - 60; 5 - 10 40 - 50; 10 - 15 20 - 25; 5 - 10

40 - 50; 10 - 15

According to the National Science Foundation (2013), what percentage of all psychology doctoral degrees awarded in the U.S. were in clinical and counseling psychology combined?

48%

When completing your project, where paragraphs are expected, paragraphs consist of at least _____ sentences. 3 4 5 6

5

Freestanding PsyD programs (i.e., those not affiliated with a university, although they - misleadingly - use university in their name) accept approximately ___ percent of their applicants, while university-based PsyD programs accept approximately ___ percent of their applicants. 75; 36 50; 35 25; 10 25; 50

50; 35

The majority of students obtaining a bachelor's degree in psychology do NOT go on to graduate school. The application process is no easy task, and neither is graduate school itself. Data from 2008 show that ten years after starting graduate school, _____ percent of students have actually completed their graduate degrees. 50 65 75 85 90

65

GRE Psychology Subject Test scores for incoming students actually admitted to graduate programs averaged ____ for doctoral programs and ____ for master's programs. 686; 682 795; 618 910; 813 552; 496

686; 682

One benefit to completing graduate school training is employment status and prospects. A survey of recent doctorate recipients (Michalski, Kohout, Wicherski, & Hart, 2011) found that _____ percent of respondents indicated that the employment position they currently held was their first choice. 38 51 62 72 90

72

___ percent of clinical and counseling psychology graduate programs require some type of interview prior to an offer of admission. 36 55 74 93

93

The General Test of the GRE (which includes Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing) is required by ___ percent of doctoral programs and ___ percent of masters programs for admission. 41; 28 97; 80 60; 42 74; 57

97; 80

Professional activities for faculty in academic positions vary considerably based on the setting. For instance, most 4-year colleges and almost all universities expect: The majority of a professor's time will be devoted to teaching The majority of a professor's time will be devoted to research activities A professor's time will always be equally divided between research activities and teaching A portion of the professor's time will be devoted to research activities

A portion of the professor's time will be devoted to research activities

Considering the mission of the APA ethics code, which statement(s) about the above scenario would be accurate as well as relevant to the ethics of the situation? (Check all that apply) A. The informed consent utilizes technical language in a professional manner. B. This type of investigation requires IRB approval. C. The language in the informed consent paragraph is not easily understandable to participants and should be restated in a clearer fashion. D. The data analysis will involve complex statistical tests.

A. The informed consent utilizes technical language in a professional manner. C. The language in the informed consent paragraph is not easily understandable to participants and should be restated in a clearer fashion.

Where can you find information on graduate training programs in clinical neuropsychology? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) APA's Graduate Study in Psychology publication APA's Division 40 website APA's Getting In publication APA's Division 4 website

APA's Graduate Study in Psychology publication APA's Division 40 website

If you are interested in working as a clinical health psychologist, remember that it is important to seek out a graduate program that is: Identifying itself as having an emphasis in health psychology In the state you want to work Competitive APA-accredited

APA-accredited

To declare psychology as a major or minor, students must first meet the admission requirements and then go to: PRO. The Psychology main office (PSY room 100). ATLAS (PH1 room 104). Any of the above.

ATLAS (PH1 room 104).

Why go to graduate school? One reason is that you will learn a great deal more in graduate school than just the specialized information in your discipline. Salazar and Frincke (2005) note 15 skills that are improved in graduate school, regardless of the field of study. Which of the following is NOT one of those skills? Ability to appreciate and work with differing viewpoints Ability to remove ambiguity from complex ideas Ability to understand group dynamics Public speaking skills Ability to evaluate information/data critically Objective thinking skills

Ability to remove ambiguity from complex ideas

Why is academic freedom so important to academe? Students learn more with the academic freedom model. Professors only like to do what they want in their classes. By consensus, because no universities have been found to have unsatisfactory conditions of academic freedom. Advances in the discipline are potentially prevented without it.

Advances in the discipline are potentially prevented without it.

A student named Sarah Alexander who has a question for the instructors should use which of the subject headers on her email? Sarah Alexander - question Alexander, S. - question about . . . (insert topic) Alexander, Sarah - question Alexander, S. - question Any of the choices will work.

Alexander, Sarah - question

A psychologist is conducting a research project that involves deception. Following collection of the data, she debriefs the participants. While most are impressed with the research, several participants do not like the idea of having been deceived. As an ethical psychologist, the researcher should: (APA) Explain why the deception was essential to the research. Offer to remove the data on these subjects. Make sure the subjects have not been emotionally harmed by their participation in the study. All of the above.

All

According to the APA Ethics Code, it is not necessary to get the informed consent of research participants in research that uses: (BB and APA) Anonymous questionnaires Naturalistic observations Archival research Any of the above None of the above--all research requires informed consent

All

According to the specialty designation by APA, the practice of clinical health psychology includes which of the following? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Improvement of the health care system Development of knowledge regarding connections between behavior and health Application of knowledge to promote and maintain health Prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of illness

All

Ethical guidelines in psychology (BB) Provide psychologists with standards of morals and values. Are dynamic and constantly changing. Govern professional behavior of psychologists. All of the above.

All

For most BeachBoard quizzes (all except the GRE quizzes and the final exam): (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) It is OK to refer to course materials while answering questions. You may retake the quizzes as many times as you want during the time the quizzes are available. All questions are objectively scored by BeachBoard. It is possible to lose work if you save your work but do NOT submit it before the due date/time.

All

Generally, in order for a faculty member to receive tenure, they must receive a favorable review from: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) The president of the university The department chair Tenured department faculty The college dean The vice president of academic affairs or provost of the university

All

Graduates with a bachelor's degree in psychology can work in many positions related to forensic psychology including: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Probation officer Caseworker/case manager Correctional officer Correctional treatment specialist

All

In their profession, clinical health psychologists provide services to: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Patients' families Individual patients Health care providers Entire communities

All

It is the reality of our world that, although following all the advice we are giving you about applying to graduate school will increase the likelihood of your being accepted to programs, there are no guarantees for success. However, beyond the possibility of simply having "bad luck," you should review your applications to see if you made any of these common mistakes that often cost students an offer of admission: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Having no research experience Applying only to high-ranked programs Not applying widely enough (geographically or otherwise) Having a low GPA/GRE relative to the means of those recently admitted to the programs

All

Many avenues of research demonstrate that having well-developed career goals provides many less obvious ("hidden") benefits. These benefits include which of the following? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Adult employees with clear career goals adjust better to their current employment situations, have more positive attitudes about their work, and have higher rates of job satisfaction. College students with clear career goals are more likely to engage in behaviors that allow them to persist in their education toward graduation. Adolescents with clear career goals have better school attendance, fewer disciplinary problems, and higher levels of self-esteem. Establishing obtainable career goals shows a clear positive relationship to a person's physical and mental health.

All

One reason college campuses are great places to be is because they are loaded with services designed to help students succeed, available mostly for free or for a nominal fee. Check them out at CSULB, and use them to your advantage!! Just to name a few, campuses provide students with services for: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Academic advising Career development Counseling Disability support Tutoring Writing assistance

All

PSY 301 is a course that: (check all that apply) Is created for psychology majors Provides information for getting the most out of your undergrad education Offers lots of extra credit Uses the resources in the Psychology Resource Office (PSY 206) for some assignments

All

The final exam will be given: At specified times to be announced In the computer lab in the Psychology building Using BeachBoard All of the above

All

There are many career options related to the fields of clinical and counseling psychology. Several of them are listed below. Select which ones typically require a master's degree. (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Marriage and family therapy School counseling Occupational therapy Social work Recreational therapy

All

What alternative to the use of animals in laboratory research has been suggested? (BB) Using cell cultures Using computer models Observing animals in their environment All of the above

All

When submitting written assignments, it is NOT acceptable: To copy from a friend To cut and paste from an Internet link To copy directly from the text To do any of the above

All

Which of the following are criteria evaluated during graduate school admissions? Overall GPA Psychology GPA GRE scores (verbal and quantitative) GRE score (psychology subject test) Research experience Letters of recommendation Personal statement Psychology-related work experience

All

Which of the following describe the purposes of the Graduate School Project? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) The project will help you learn the steps involved in applying to graduate school. The project will help you plan the remainder of your undergraduate academic career. The project provides a "reality check" about the competitiveness of specific graduate programs. The project will serve as a referral guide for those of you who submit "real" graduate school applications in the future. The project will serve as a "call to action" for you to contact mentors, seek out research and applied experiences, and participate in department and professional organizations.

All

You could lose points on the Jobs with a BA project for selecting a career: That requires graduate study Like cab driver in which most do not need a college degree Where little data are published about the field All of the above

All

Your should provide a packet for those writing your letters of recommendation that includes which of the following materials? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) A copy of your personal statement and your vita Web addresses (and passwords) for any recommendations submitted online A preaddressed, stamped envelope for each letter that must be mailed Unofficial copies of your transcript(s) and GRE scores A checklist of all programs with information on due dates Any required recommendation forms (FYI: with the top section filled out by you!)

All

Some students remain in a state of limbo for years regarding graduate school. This state, often referred to as ABD, is the abbreviation for: Almost Bankrupted by Doctorate Applied But Denied Absent Before Degree All But Dissertation

All But Dissertation

Which sections of the Job with a BA Project/Graduate School Project are submitted to BeachBoard Dropbox? The Jobs Worksheet Your General Resume The project instructions All sections - excluding appendices All sections - including appendices

All sections - excluding appendices

Regarding letters of recommendation for graduate applications, it is preferred to have: All three from psychology professors you've taken courses with All three from psychology professors, at least one with whom you've done research The strongest letters you can get from professors, no matter which department they're in All three from psychology professors, at least two with whom you've done research

All three from psychology professors, at least two with whom you've done research

Which of the following are good ways to prepare for the GRE test? Allow many hours over several weeks or months to study. Take a practice test once monthly for several months in advance of the exam. Consider obtaining at least one of the study guides available for the GREs. Review the test taking tips on the ETS (Educational Testing Service) website.

Allow many hours over several weeks or months to study. Consider obtaining at least one of the study guides available for the GREs. Review the test taking tips on the ETS (Educational Testing Service) website.

A student participant in a research project involving matched pairs decides to withdraw from the research. The experimenter stresses the importance of the student's data to the study, but the student refuses to continue to participate. The experimenter should: (APA) Allow the student to withdraw from the study Warn the student that withdrawal will cause her to get a lower grade in her psych class Remind the student that her agreement to participate is a legally binding contract Offer the student a greater incentive for participation

Allow the student to withdraw from the study

In college, organizational skills are essential because assignments: Are usually more labor intensive and you have less time to complete them Are usually broken down into a variety of discrete steps Usually require memorization of an enormous amount of facts

Are usually more labor intensive and you have less time to complete them

As a student, it is useful for you to have "test-wiseness" - namely, the ability to use features of a test to improve your scores. Some common test-wise strategies are which of the following? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Always look over the exam before starting to develop a plan for working through all items. Be alert for key words in questions (e.g., except, not, all, but). Select an answer for all items the first time through the test, even ones you are unsure about. Recognize patterns on a specific professor's test (e.g., "none of the above" is never correct). Eliminate options you are sure are incorrect by physically removing them from consideration.

Always look over the exam before starting to develop a plan for working through all items. Be alert for key words in questions (e.g., except, not, all, but). Recognize patterns on a specific professor's test (e.g., "none of the above" is never correct). Eliminate options you are sure are incorrect by physically removing them from consideration.

Extracurricular activities are most important as _____________ that will enable you to enhance your attractiveness as a graduate school applicant. An avenue for acquiring information and contacts Preparation for leadership positions in psychological associations Working with specific populations in professional psychological associations Potential graduate course credit

An avenue for acquiring information and contacts

Which of the following provides you with the best overview for preparing for the Psychology GRE exam? An introductory psychology textbook The ETS (Educational Testing Service) website The APA's Graduate Study in Psychology publication Kaplan's GRE Exam handbook

An introductory psychology textbook

One of the following statements about the services that PRO Guides provide to PSY 301 students is not true. Identify the false statement. Any PRO Guide will be able to help you with the PRO Tour extra credit assignment. Any PRO Guide will be able to help you with all of the assignments, because all PRO Guides have completed PSY 301 and the course does not change from semester to semester. Specific PRO Guides will be giving workshops about the major projects -- either the graduate school project or the Job with BA project. Those Guides will be able to assist you with your project during the workshop.

Any PRO Guide will be able to help you with all of the assignments, because all PRO Guides have completed PSY 301 and the course does not change from semester to semester.

Surveys (especially those prior to the last decade) reveal that the percentage of therapists who have sexual relations with their current therapy clients is: (BB) Less than 1% Less than 5% Anywhere from 5 to 15% As high as 25%

Anywhere from 5 to 15%

Research has repeatedly surveyed psychology undergraduates and faculty regarding their expectations about what psychology majors should learn (Gaither & Butler, 2005; McGovern & Hawks, 1986). Although there is much overlap in the views of undergraduates and faculty, students and faculty disagree strongly in their expectation about: Applied skills like therapy - students expect this as a core part of the undergraduate degree while faculty do not Research methods - faculty expect this as a core part of the undergraduate degree while students do not Lifespan development - faculty expect this as a core part of the undergraduate degree while students do not Learning about career options - students expect this as a core part of the undergraduate degree while faculty do not

Applied skills like therapy - students expect this as a core part of the undergraduate degree while faculty do not

The Richard Petty powerpoint presentation notes three trends for the future of the field of psychology. The trends include greater emphasis on all of the following EXCEPT: Biological (neuroscience) roots of psychology Basic theory and research (as opposed to applied) Applied theory and research (as opposed to basic) Psychology's connections across subfields and to other disciplines

Applied theory and research (as opposed to basic)

A psychologist is conducting research on human participants. It is necessary that the participants not be told about all aspects of the research. The psychologist is obligated to: (APA) File an explanation with the local research committee Partially explain the experiment to the participants Apprise the participants of the nature of the study as early as feasible, preferably upon its completion Give an opinion questionnare to the participants after the study is complete

Apprise the participants of the nature of the study as early as feasible, preferably upon its completion

Several behaviors are recommended for you to be successful on the day of the actual interview. All of the following are successful behaviors EXCEPT: Arriving at least 30 minutes early Bringing appropriate questions that you want to ask the interviewer Bringing a notepad and pen Reviewing a copy of your application Taking care to not wear too much perfume/cologne

Arriving at least 30 minutes early

If you are confused about an assignment, you could do any of the following EXCEPT: Check the BeachBoard announcements or look at your campus email. Perhaps someone else has already experienced the same problem, raised the issue with the instructors, and a general explanation has been provided to all. Ask any PRO Guide or the receptionist in the psychology office for help. Send a question to [email protected] with the proper header. Visit one of the course asistants in Psy 206D during their available hours.

Ask any PRO Guide or the receptionist in the psychology office for help.

Typical tasks for psychiatric aides include all of the following EXCEPT: Assessing patient needs to ensure they maintain their maximum level of functioning Observing patients for any physical or behavior warning signs that should be reported to professional staff Assisting patients with eating and grooming Organizing patient participation in social, educational, and recreational activities

Assessing patient needs to ensure they maintain their maximum level of functioning

The Tempe Summit Report was generated by major leaders in the field of health psychology in 2007. This report outlines six competencies that all health psychologists who provide services to the public must possess. The ability of a health psychologist to evaluate a person's readiness for gastric bypass surgery falls under the competency referred to as: Supervision and training Assessment Intervention Consultation

Assessment

Most graduate programs in psychology want you to have already demonstrated your promise as a scientist before you apply for admission. The most common way to do this as an undergraduate is to: Design and conduct your own research through independent study supervised by a professor Assist a psychology professor with his or her own research Volunteer as a research assistant at a hospital or mental health clinic Assist in a research project with a professor from a department other than psychology

Assist a psychology professor with his or her own research

Which of the following are TRUE of faculty salaries? Assistant professors in a university psychology department are paid better than assistant professors in a university education department. Assistant professors at a university business school have the highest mean salaries. Assistant professors at a 4-year college psychology department are basically paid the same as an assistant professors at a 2-year college. There are typically only two promotions in a professor's lifetime. Mean salaries vary greatly from state to state.

Assistant professors at a university business school have the highest mean salaries. Assistant professors at a 4-year college psychology department are basically paid the same as an assistant professors at a 2-year college. There are typically only two promotions in a professor's lifetime. Mean salaries vary greatly from state to state.

According to your textbook, 38% of employers have indicated that they plan to _______________ as part of their recruiting strategy. Decrease their use of "head hunting" agencies Increase their use of more "head hunting" agencies Attend more career fairs Attend fewer career fairs

Attend more career fairs

Sometimes, graduate admissions interviews take place by telephone. For telephone interviews, you should: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Be aware that some programs call without warning you Have your application materials laid out in front of you Avoid engaging your interviewer in a discussion about their own interests Prepare a "telephone card" for each program Dress as you would for an in-person interview

Be aware that some programs call without warning you Have your application materials laid out in front of you Prepare a "telephone card" for each program Dress as you would for an in-person interview

One study investigated how graduate programs view different kinds of undergraduate research experiences (Kaiser, Kaiser, Richardson, & Fox, 2007). This study found that graduate programs do not value all research experiences equally. In particular, their survey found that the most important undergraduate research experience involves Creating a senior thesis on your own Being a coauthor on a publication and/or presenting the work at a professional conference Being a member of an honors program Having independent study credits on your transcript

Being a coauthor on a publication and/or presenting the work at a professional conference

Respect for persons, beneficence, and justice are the three principles of the: (BB) Nuremberg Code APA Code of Conduct of Psychologists Belmont Report Draft of the new APA Code of Conduct for Psychologists

Belmont Report

Health psychology recognizes that health is influenced by three types of factors. Those factors are: (SELECT THREE BELOW) Biological Sociocultural Evolutionary Coping Psychological Clinical Personal

Biological Sociocultural Psychological

A study investigating long-term effects of stress on the body would most likely be conducted by a __________ researcher. Developmental Social Cognitive Biopsychological

Biopsychological

According to APA (2011) data, I/O psychologists with doctoral degrees are most frequently employed in which of the following ways? Are self-employed Business, organization, or government settings At consulting firms Academic settings

Business, organization, or government settings

Assignments to be submitted to the Black Box in the Psychology Resource Office (PRO - in room PSY 206D) are due: By 11:30 pm on the Thursday due date. By the PRO closing time of the Thursday due date. By 3:00 PM of the due date. Whenever you get around to doing them.

By 3:00 PM of the due date.

When the patient stopped coming (Check all that apply) (APA). A. The therapist should not have expected to receive/attempted to recover the remainder of the payment because the treatment was interrupted. B. The therapist should have made more of an effort in contacting the client in order to collect the money owed. C. The therapist was correct in attempting to contact the patient because of his concern for treatment continuity. D. The therapist should have discarded the patient's records since the patient stopped coming.

C. The therapist was correct in attempting to contact the patient because of his concern for treatment continuity.

Vitae (academic resumes) are unique and different from typical work resumes in many ways. Unlike resumes, vitae: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Do not include relevant work experience Can be 20, 30, or more pages in length Present all of your presentations and publications in correct APA format Almost never use the "Career Objective" heading

Can be 20, 30, or more pages in length Present all of your presentations and publications in correct APA format Almost never use the "Career Objective" heading

One of the most helpful strategies you can undertake to ensure your success in and progression through the psychology major is to: Decide on your career goals by first semester junior year Take 400-level courses as early in your undergraduate career as you can Carefully plan how you will go about completing your degree requirements Obtain relevant experiences outside the classroom before your junior year

Carefully plan how you will go about completing your degree requirements

Students who gravitate to psychology believing it to be a relatively easy route to a bachelor's degree often: Find they are correct in this perception Find psychology largely based on common sense and, therefore, easier than they thought Caught off guard by the academic rigor of the major

Caught off guard by the academic rigor of the major

Which of the following are good pieces of advice for selecting a potential faculty mentor? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Choose professors who regularly have students presenting at conferences. Choose professors who have reputations for being easy graders. Choose professors who generally work with students. Choose professors who teach some introductory courses, because they've taught the most students. Choose from among the professors you've had for classes.

Choose professors who regularly have students presenting at conferences. Choose professors who generally work with students. Choose from among the professors you've had for classes.

Many adults well into their careers often find themselves in those particular careers as a result of: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Circumstances of chance Purposeful planning Fear of choosing the wrong career path Seeking professional satisfaction Financial necessity

Circumstances of chance Fear of choosing the wrong career path Financial necessity

Where should you click to find the 301 required assignments? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) My Home button at the very top Click on Content then scroll down to Assignments Clicking on the 301 Course Home and then finding the bookmark to Assignments By reading the News and clicking on course links

Click on Content then scroll down to Assignments Clicking on the 301 Course Home and then finding the bookmark to Assignments

Forensic psychologists contribute to the discipline and the legal system in four main ways (listed below). Which of these four main areas is the largest within forensic psychology? Research Education Public policy development and analysis Clinical practice

Clinical practice

Research shows that adopting an internal or external locus of control has measurable consequences. Which of the following statements best describes what we know from that research? College students with an internal locus of control experience greater academic achievement but do so while experiencing greater stress and a tendency toward substance abuse than those with an external locus of control. College students with an internal locus of control experience greater stress and higher rates of substance abuse, while students with an external locus of control experience greater academic achievement. College students with an external locus of control experience greater academic achievement but do so while experiencing greater stress and a tendency toward substance abuse than those with an internal locus of control. College students with an external locus of control experience greater stress and higher rates of substance abuse, while students with an internal locus of control experience greater academic achievement.

College students with an external locus of control experience greater stress and higher rates of substance abuse, while students with an internal locus of control experience greater academic achievement.

In 2013, the APA developed and revised very explicit guidelines about the nature of academic work for the undergraduate psychology major. Some of these 10 guidelines are: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Sociocultural and international awareness Communication skills Ethical and social responsibility in a diverse world Scientific inquiry and critical thinking Professional development Knowledge base in psychology

Communication skills Ethical and social responsibility in a diverse world Scientific inquiry and critical thinking Professional development Knowledge base in psychology

A faculty member holding a position as an editor of a professional journal is considered: Research Community-based professional service University-based professional service Teaching/mentoring

Community-based professional service

To receive an A in the course, you need to: (Check all that apply) (All answers must be correct to receive credit for this question.) Earn 90% on the final exam Complete this Course Procedures Quiz with a score of 30 or better Earn at least 210 of 300 possible points on the final exam Do all of the Extra Credit assignments possible Complete all sections and subsections of the major project Earn at least 195 points on the major project Submit the academic/career planning assignment

Complete this Course Procedures Quiz with a score of 30 or better Earn at least 210 of 300 possible points on the final exam Complete all sections and subsections of the major project Earn at least 195 points on the major project Submit the academic/career planning assignment

Your text provides a detailed four-year timeframe of suggested activities for preparing for graduate school. Which of the following correctly reflects a suggestion contained on the detailed timeframe? Presenting your first research study at a conference should occur in your fourth year. Joining a professional association and becoming involved should occur in your first year. Completing a field practicum or internship should occur in your third year. Completing the research foundation coursework should occur in your second year.

Completing the research foundation coursework should occur in your second year.

Which of the following are TRUE of specialist degrees? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) This degree typically takes 2 years to complete. Degree requirements generally include a "project" - a thesis research study. The degree includes coursework, practica, and an internship. The most common specialist degree (EdS) is almost exclusively for school psychology.

Degree requirements generally include a "project" - a thesis research study. The degree includes coursework, practica, and an internship. The most common specialist degree (EdS) is almost exclusively for school psychology.

Numerous ethical violations were committed during the Tuskegee Study including: (Check all that apply.) (BB) Denial of treatment. Lack of informed consent. Harmful deception. Lack of compensation.

Denial of treatment. Lack of informed consent. Harmful deception.

To support his ideas about future trends, Dr. Richard Petty notes that departments of psychology aren't necessarily called that (i.e., "Department of Psychology") at all institutions anymore. Three of the following represent more "modern" names for psychology departments. Which one does NOT? Department of Human Behavior Psychological and Brain Sciences Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Brain Imaging

Department of Human Behavior

Which of the following accurately describe the teaching activities of university professors? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Depending on new developments in psychology research, updating one course can take weeks of preparation prior to the semester and significant amounts of time during the semester. The syllabus, course activities as well as handouts and other materials are the culmination of significant effort by the professor, effort rarely seen by students or outside observers. Being inside the classroom and having direct contact with students constitute the largest part of a faculty member's work week during regular semesters. For most professors, grading is their favorite activity.

Depending on new developments in psychology research, updating one course can take weeks of preparation prior to the semester and significant amounts of time during the semester. The syllabus, course activities as well as handouts and other materials are the culmination of significant effort by the professor, effort rarely seen by students or outside observers.

Graduates with bachelor's degrees who are interested in the research subfields often find rewarding work as a research assistant for institutions or private companies. Their responsibilities usually include all of the following EXCEPT: Data entry and database management Designing the purpose and methods of research projects Conducting data collection (e.g., interviewing, taking measurements) Day-to-day upkeep of laboratory space and equipment

Designing the purpose and methods of research projects

Because of its interests in topics such as attention, perception, memory, reasoning, and language, cognitive psychology has recently: Moved away from research that has an applied focus Become less popular as a psychology subfield Become so large, it has had to divide into a number of subfields Developed more connections to other disciplines, such as education and computer science

Developed more connections to other disciplines, such as education and computer science

Intervention, one of the core professional activities of neuropsychologists, would include the responsibility of: Developing rehabilitative programs for individuals who suffered a traumatic brain injury Consulting with physicians and rehabilitation specialists when neuropsychological issues arise in a patient's treatment Assessing memory functioning in individuals diagnosed with dementias Evaluating a program that a practitioner developed for use with individuals adjusting to the aftermath of a stroke

Developing rehabilitative programs for individuals who suffered a traumatic brain injury

Dr. Balaban from Eastern Oregon University describes the process of research. As an undergraduate research assistant, you would be LEAST likely to gain expertise in which of the following skills: Understanding informed consent procedures Designing posters for presentations Using library data bases Making graphs Developing your own research studies

Developing your own research studies

"How do a variety of factors in a learning environment (like multimedia-based instruction and rehearsal schedules) affect human learning?" is a question a(n) __________ psychologist would ask. (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Developmental Experimental Social Cognitive Biopsychological

Developmental Social Cognitive

The field of psychology faces a number of "threats" or events that will likely impact the field in a negative way. These threats include: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Developments in insurance and managed care that affect mental health practitioners Decreased funding for psychological research Decrease funding for higher education Less popular disciplines plotting to attract majors away from psychology into their own

Developments in insurance and managed care that affect mental health practitioners Decreased funding for psychological research Decrease funding for higher education

Which of the following is a general penalty that would cost you 25 points on your project grade? Body of paper includes plagiarized information Did not use template or deleted information from the template Appendices not assembled in the correct order Paper not typed or not using black ink Poor grammar / spelling in body of paper

Did not use template or deleted information from the template

If a therapy client is dissatisfied with some aspect of therapy, the first thing which could be done (though it may be very difficult) to bring about a change is: (Another way of phrasing this question is to ask which means of client protest would be first in the ordering of choices.) (BB) Direct appeal to therapist Consultation with another therapist Transfer to another therapist Register a complaint with a professional association

Direct appeal to therapist

The research-intensive nature of the graduate training in the research subfields allows doctoral programs in these areas to offer students substantial financial support. Typically, these doctoral students: Do not pay tuition and are paid to do research or teach Are paid to do research or teach but must pay tuition Are given a choice to not pay tuition or be paid to do research or teach Do not pay tuition but must seek employment outside the graduate program

Do not pay tuition and are paid to do research or teach

Which of the following are TRUE regarding master's degrees? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Doing well in a terminal master's program can improve your chances of getting accepted into a doctoral program. All master's programs require a thesis. Master's degrees are typically 3 years long, with additional time in applied programs. Terminal master's programs have lower entrance requirements than nonterminal/doctoral programs.

Doing well in a terminal master's program can improve your chances of getting accepted into a doctoral program. Terminal master's programs have lower entrance requirements than nonterminal/doctoral programs.

Which of the following are true regarding turning in your major project? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Due April 11, 2019 Due April 12. 2019 Due in Black Box by 3:00 PM - all sections including appendices Due in Black Box by 11: 30 PM - all sections including appendices Due to BeachBoard Dropbox by 3:00 PM - all sections including appendices Due to BeachBoard Dropbox by 3:00 PM - all sections (except appendices) Due to BeachBoard Dropbox by 11:30 PM - all sections including appendices Due to BeachBoard Dropbox by 11:30 PM - all sections of template only (NO appendices) NO late projects are accepted The Dropbox file for the project must be readable: ONLY a Word document with .doc or .docx formatting. Otherwise, you will receive a D or F in the course. Failing to verify a readable Dropbox submission was uploaded by the due date/time results in a D or F grade in the PSY 301 course. Failing to complete all hard copy and Dropbox sections of the project results in a D or F grade in the PSY 301 course.

Due April 11, 2019 Due in Black Box by 3:00 PM - all sections including appendices Due to BeachBoard Dropbox by 11:30 PM - all sections of template only (NO appendices) NO late projects are accepted The Dropbox file for the project must be readable: ONLY a Word document with .doc or .docx formatting. Otherwise, you will receive a D or F in the course. Failing to verify a readable Dropbox submission was uploaded by the due date/time results in a D or F grade in the PSY 301 course. Failing to complete all hard copy and Dropbox sections of the project results in a D or F grade in the PSY 301 course.

Regarding the graduate programs to which you actually decide to apply, your text recommends that half of your applications should be to programs where you ____ the statistics of their recent admissions. Exceed Meet Are slightly below

Exceed

When gaining informed consent from research participants, one must consider each of the following EXCEPT: (BB) Voluntariness of participation Whether participants understand what is involved in the research Experience of participants in prior research The competence of the participants to make a decision

Experience of participants in prior research

Although fewer in number than doctoral programs, master's programs exist in the research subfields, the largest number in: Biopsychology Cognitive Developmental Experimental Social

Experimental

According to your text, indicate if the following statement is true or false: Over half of all new graduates in psychology subfields immediately pursue postdoctoral training (APA, 2011). (T/F)

False

The subfield of health psychology envisions a very bright future that is full of positive contributions to our everyday lives. Future challenges for the subfield include all of the following EXCEPT: Applying evidence-based approaches to health living Increasing the healthy lifespan of all people Finding cures for five major diseases that are currently the leading causes of death Reducing health discrepancies based on gender, race, or socioeconomic status Supporting and spearheading health care policy reform Providing equal access to preventative health care services

Finding cures for five major diseases that are currently the leading causes of death

Many of the books, websites, and questionnaires available on career goal setting focus exclusively on helping you identify a handful of careers that are supposedly the best fit for you. Individuals using these resources report: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Finding the results so at odds with their current career ideas that they have no intention of further exploring the suggested careers Walking away from the experience of using these resources with clear, well-developed career goals Learning about careers options not previously considered that they then must explore further Confirming the career ideas they already had

Finding the results so at odds with their current career ideas that they have no intention of further exploring the suggested careers Learning about careers options not previously considered that they then must explore further Confirming the career ideas they already had

If you want prompt (within 48 hours) feedback to a question submitted via email, you should send it: During virtual office hours From Monday morning to Thursday noon On Tuesday and Thursday from 8 to 3 Anytime--the instructors are always online

From Monday morning to Thursday noon

I/O psychologists' careers are dependent upon more than just their performance in their positions. Your text discusses how their employment is affected by all of the following factors EXCEPT: From which university the I/O psychologist obtained their graduate degree Rapid changes in the nature of work and business due to technological advances Difficulties in conducting I/O research as companies become increasingly multinational Their employers' expectation that I/O psychologists will positively affect company profitability

From which university the I/O psychologist obtained their graduate degree

Which of the following are TRUE characteristics of internships or on-the-job experiences that you might have while in graduate school? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) You are always paid for this work, because you are an employee-in-training. Future employers will use this experience to decide whether to hire you. As an intern, you will mostly be required to observe the professionals, rather than applying your education in the formal setting yourself. These opportunities take place toward the end of your graduate education. Even as an intern, you will asked to solve difficult problems and make stressful decisions that significantly impact the lives of others.

Future employers will use this experience to decide whether to hire you. These opportunities take place toward the end of your graduate education. Even as an intern, you will asked to solve difficult problems and make stressful decisions that significantly impact the lives of others.

Although specific admission requirements vary across programs, in general, doctoral programs look for applicants who show strength in: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Work experience GRE scores Letters of recommendation Research experience Extracurricular activities Personal statement GPA Interview

GRE scores Letters of recommendation Research experience Personal statement GPA Interview

Perhaps the best advice regarding graduate school interviews is to: Acquaint yourself with the program Be familiar with the program's faculty Clarify your goals and reason for applying Go, if you're invited

Go, if you're invited

After the due date/time, you can only review quizzes you had taken before the due date. You review past quizzes by: Emailing the instructors for advice. Viewing the quizzes in PRO. Going to the quiz on the Quizzes tab on BeachBoard and clicking on Submissions. Looking under Content.

Going to the quiz on the Quizzes tab on BeachBoard and clicking on Submissions.

One of the early steps to selecting a graduate program that is right for you is to do a comprehensive search of available programs. Your reading recommends all of the following as excellent resources EXCEPT: Graduate Study in Psychology (APA publication) Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology Gradschools.com Various resources given in each of the Subfields of Psychology Chapters in your text

Gradschools.com

According to psychology professors, their most successful students are those who have which of the following characteristics? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Hardworking Self-motivated Sure of their opinions Flexible Mature Does what they're told Passionate about psychology Has financial support from family Highly organized Full of stamina

Hardworking Self-motivated Flexible Mature Passionate about psychology Highly organized Full of stamina

The primary goal of graduate training in experimental, developmental, social, cognitive, and biopsychology is to ensure that all graduates: Have the knowledge and skills to conduct their own independent research Have worked on and contributed to a faculty member's grant during their graduate training Demonstrate proficiency in using a set of essential methodologies important to the subfield Show mastery of a set of core topics in their area of expertise, defined by APA

Have the knowledge and skills to conduct their own independent research

Developing meaningful life goals is dependent upon: Having pride in your accomplishments Having accurate knowledge of yourself Being willing to recognize personal failures Being willing to journal and meditate

Having accurate knowledge of yourself

Helms and Mayhew (2006) surveyed individuals involved in selecting students for graduate programs in forensic psychology. Their data show which of the following are TRUE regarding the evaluations of graduate school applications in this subfield? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Work experience was equally important as letters of recommendation Having prior research experience was rated as most important Letters of recommendation were rated as less important than statement of goals Statement of goals was rated as more important than an interview

Having prior research experience was rated as most important Statement of goals was rated as more important than an interview

If you have mediocre grades, having excellent qualifications in other areas may compensate to make you competitive for admission to graduate programs. The best compensations are to have all of which of the following? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Having solid letters of recommendation Doing well on the interview Taking rigorous courses Doing psychology-related public service Obtaining high GRE scores Carefully writing and revising your personal statement

Having solid letters of recommendation Taking rigorous courses Obtaining high GRE scores Carefully writing and revising your personal statement

Having devised a new way of doing premarital counseling, Dr. Jones, a psychologist, mails a circular proudly announcing his "unique service created to assure a happy start in marriage." (APA) His pride is justified and he acted ethically. His colleagues are likely to honor him for his breakthrough. He should be made aware of the ethical violation of standard 5.01 a, b His license as a psychologist is subject to revocation.

He should be made aware of the ethical violation of standard 5.01 a, b

Two of the fastest growing subfields in psychology in terms of career outlook are: (CHECK TWO BELOW) Health Counseling Neuropsychology School Educational

Health Neuropsychology

For which of the following neuropsychology related careers available to individuals with a bachelor's degree would you expect to earn the highest median salary? Social science research assistant Rehabilitation counselor Occupational therapist aide Health educator

Health educator

Dr. Regan Gurung, a health psychologist at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, reports that a hot area of study in health psychology is cultural differences. Some of the examples of cultural health disparities he discusses include: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Individuals in Nevada are more likely to be heavy drinkers. Heart disease death rates are more than 40% higher for African-Americans than for European-Americans. Individuals in California and Hawaii are less likely to smoke. Men are more likely to have lung cancer than women. Latino/a-Americans are more likely to die from diabetes than many other ethnic groups.

Heart disease death rates are more than 40% higher for African-Americans than for European-Americans. Individuals in California and Hawaii are less likely to smoke. Men are more likely to have lung cancer than women.

The U.S. Department of Labor (2014) ranks I/O psychologists as the ______ wage earners of all the psychology subfields. Highest Second highest (with highest earners in clinical psychology) Third highest (behind clinical and school psychologists) Average Lowest

Highest

When developing career goals, it is important to have the mindset that dramatic changes can and often do occur in the job market. In considering the data in your text, it can be seen that the profession of _____ experienced a dramatic increase over the past decade, while careers as ______ have experienced a substantial decrease during the same time frame. Flight attendants; machinists Telemarketers; public relations specialists Home health aides; computer programmers Financial managers; child care workers

Home health aides; computer programmers

Undergraduate degree programs in psychology cover a broad scope of the field by ensuring all majors learn all of the following EXCEPT: How psychological knowledge can be applied toward designing additional research and addressing behavior problems How to provide basic counseling skills to help others with their problems How psychological science is conducted What knowledge psychological science has yielded to date

How to provide basic counseling skills to help others with their problems

When considering future career opportunities, the U.S. Department of Labor (2008) has projected that, between 2012 and 2022, the psychology subfield that will grow the most (in terms of percentage) is: Neuropsychology Clinical School I/O

I/O

Indicate which of the following situations are appropriate to bring to the course assistants. You should visit a course assistant . . . . . (Check all that apply.) If you need clarification about the meaning of the instructions for an assignment If you received no credit on an assignment If you feel overwhelmed and want someone to help you set up a plan to manage your time If you want someone to proofread your written work If you want someone to tell you the answer to one of the difficult quiz questions If you think there may be a problem with your browser because you are not receiving the group email

If you need clarification about the meaning of the instructions for an assignment If you feel overwhelmed and want someone to help you set up a plan to manage your time

Regarding clinical, counseling, and school graduate programs, you will only be able to get licensed in many states if you graduate from an APA-accredited program. Information on how long a program has been accredited can be found: In every December issue of APA's publication, American Psychologist On the APA website In the Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology On the EPPP (national licensing exam) website

In every December issue of APA's publication, American Psychologist

To increase employee job satisfaction as well as their commitment to their employers, I/O psychologists might design a(n): Performance evaluation Incentive program Termed succession plan Honesty/integrity assessment

Incentive program

Professional preparation of your graduate application packet is important. It is wise to: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Include a cover letter itemizing the contents of your application Send in your packet through an express mail service two days before the due date Include a maximum of two writing samples Send all application materials all at once Submit all your materials in a neutral folder with your name/contact info typed on it

Include a cover letter itemizing the contents of your application Include a maximum of two writing samples Send all application materials all at once Submit all your materials in a neutral folder with your name/contact info typed on it

Which of the following are all "kisses of death" for your personal statement and can likely cause you to be rejected from graduate programs? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Forgetting to explain why you want to attend graduate school in general Including references to your own mental health Providing excessively self-revealing information Expressing a strong need to help others Including religious issues that are unrelated to the program to which you are applying Using a canned, nonspecific, generic statement for all applications Having grammatical or spelling errors in your statement Failing to mention which faculty you are interested in working with

Including references to your own mental health Providing excessively self-revealing information Expressing a strong need to help others Including religious issues that are unrelated to the program to which you are applying Using a canned, nonspecific, generic statement for all applications Having grammatical or spelling errors in your statement

Regarding your career outlook, the increasing popularity of the psychology major means: A greater number of positions available for employment at the bachelor's level Increased competition for employment at the bachelor's level Greater emphasis on applied skills in graduate programs in psychology, particularly doctoral ones All subfields will be enjoying increasing opportunities for employment

Increased competition for employment at the bachelor's level

Research within the forensic psychology subfield is quite varied, and different topics overlap with the interests of many of the other subfields within psychology. For example, investigations of workplace violence intertwines the interests of forensic and _____ psychology. School Social Industrial/organizational Cognitive

Industrial/organizational

Of all of the means of registering a complaint against a therapist, which is most likely to result in some possible monetary compensation to the dissatisfied client? (BB) Transfer to another therapist Complaints to a professional association Complaint to a state licensing board Initiation of a civil suit

Initiation of a civil suit

Master's programs in the research subfields prepare you to either seek employment that utilizes your training or pursue a doctoral degree. The best indication of which of these a specific program will prepare you to do is to: Check out the courses on the websites of the master's programs that interest you Determine whether the faculty of the program are doing basic or applied research Find this information in the APA Guide to Graduate Programs Inquire about what recent graduates of the program are currently doing

Inquire about what recent graduates of the program are currently doing

According to the Collegegrad.com (2011) survey, 24% of employers rank a student's _____ as the most important criterion in evaluating new college graduates. Internship/experience Major/degree College he/she graduated from Passion

Internship/experience

Although both documents matter, the resume is clearly more important than the cover letter. (T/F)

True

An excellent resource for students to learn about current job openings in a variety of subfields of psychology is at http://jobs.psyccareers.com/. This website: Is maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor Is APA's Online Career Center Requires a small fee to use Is sponsored by monster.com

Is APA's Online Career Center

Although this should not be the deciding factor on selecting graduate programs, a better chance at admission to graduate school can be found with a school that: Doesn't specify necessary undergraduate courses Is in a less desirable location Is the university where one of your current undergraduate professors graduated Has fewer "famous" faculty

Is in a less desirable location

Most of the follow are TRUE about organizing literature review papers. Which one is NOT true? It is expected that the actual writing will require several steps: a detailed outline, then draft, then revisions. It is a common experience that students struggle with the small number of sources that are available. It is a good idea to read information about your topic area before you narrow your topic. The best tools available for finding sources of information are online databases.

It is a common experience that students struggle with the small number of sources that are available.

All of the following are TRUE of a bachelor's degree in psychology EXCEPT: The APA has established 5 goals for psychology BA graduates that translate into important skills needed in the workplace Graduates with a BA in psychology find employment in an enormous variety of professions, not just those associated with mental health It is difficult to be competitive for employment without graduate training in psychology A liberal arts degree in psychology puts you in a great situation for entry-level positions

It is difficult to be competitive for employment without graduate training in psychology

Your text identifies three strengths of psychology as a field that help to provide it with a strong foundation for the future. Which of the following is NOT among those strengths? Its scientific basis Its high ethical standards Its recent growth Its diversity of subfields

Its diversity of subfields

An important component to a graduate school application is the statement of purpose. Which of the following is true of your statement of purpose? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Its theme is your reasons for choosing that particular program. Its theme is your immediate (short-term) career goals. Its theme is your areas of interest in psychology. It reveals your values and priorities. It should make you seem confident in your abilities, even if you're not. It requires drafting and rewriting after you get feedback from others. If you write it well, you can write one general essay that will fit all schools, rather than separate essays tailored for each program.

Its theme is your reasons for choosing that particular program. Its theme is your areas of interest in psychology. It reveals your values and priorities. It requires drafting and rewriting after you get feedback from others.

Regarding applied/practitioner positions in correctional settings: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Jobs are plentiful Worker turnover is high The pay is quite good Jobs are scarce Worker turnover is low The pay is modest

Jobs are plentiful Worker turnover is high The pay is quite good

If you were interested in examining some recent research articles about health psychology in children, you might consult which of the following psychological journals first? Journal of Experimental Child Psychology Journal of Pediatric Psychology Developmental Psychology Current Directions in Psychological Science

Journal of Pediatric Psychology

Neuropsychologists are extremely helpful in establishing a baseline of functioning for patients for a variety of disorders. These baselines can be used in the future to: Discriminate among disorders to provide accurate diagnoses Judge disease and recovery rates Educate health care providers about rehabilitation for specific patients Assure patients receive the care necessary to address deficits in their functioning

Judge disease and recovery rates

According to the Psychology Major Handbook, the Student Learning Outcomes for the Psychology Department include all of the following, EXCEPT: The ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups. The ability of designing and implementing research. Knowledge of biological processes underlying behavior. Knowledge of important historical persons in psychology.

Knowledge of important historical persons in psychology.

Practice-oriented (e.g., clinical) PhD programs have a ____ number of applications and ____ acceptance rates. Medium; medium Small; higher Large; higher Large; lower

Large; lower

College students often misperceive that what employers seek in potential employees is just their knowledge in a specific discipline. In reality, employers also want employees with specific skills and attributes. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE; 2013) reports the top skills/attributes rated by employers. Which of the following are in the top 10 attributes that employers search for, according to the NACE report? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Leadership Teamwork skills Detail oriented Initiative Open-mindedness Communication skills

Leadership Teamwork skills Detail oriented Initiative Communication skills

To evaluate your own work ethic, your reading suggests you can consider your own personal traits regarding your approach to your academic work. Your reading suggests that a person with a strong work ethic exhibits all of the following EXCEPT: Time consciousness (e.g., completing assignments when due, arriving to class on time) Exceptional performance (e.g., does well above the minimum required regarding quantity and quality of their work) Enrolls and excels in optional coursework that is challenging (e.g., advanced research courses) Leadership (e.g., seeks officer roles in department clubs and organizations)

Leadership (e.g., seeks officer roles in department clubs and organizations)

Your reading points out the inevitable personal sacrifice you will endure as you face the amount of time and commitment required to pursue your graduate studies. You are offered all of the following pieces of advice to be successful during this challenging time EXCEPT: Shore up emotional support by making time to maintain a social network. Bring assigned reading with you wherever you go to make good use of downtime. Learn to live on less sleep, so you can maximize your time and productivity Be aware that starting a new romantic relationship as you transition to graduate school could actually hurt more than help you cope with demands.

Learn to live on less sleep, so you can maximize your time and productivity

Your reading explains that career goals have little meaning or value in isolation from education and life goals. The authors' approach is consider your: Educational goals first, career goals second, and life goals third Life goals first, career goals second, and educational goals third Career goals first, educational goals second, and life goals third Career goals first, life goals second, and educational goals third Educational, career and life goals all at once

Life goals first, career goals second, and educational goals third

The career in academe is best described as a: A life sentence Job Career Lifestyle

Lifestyle

Which of the following is NOT recommended as a means of finding out what kinds of research are being conducted at a graduate program? Examine faculty members' vitae on school websites Conduct a literature search for faculty members' publications Look on faculty members' web pages Look in the APA's Graduate Study in Psychology

Look in the APA's Graduate Study in Psychology

All of the following name actual journals in psychology. Most of them reflect the second future trend identified by Dr. Richard Petty. Which one does NOT? Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Journal of Medical Psychology Political Psychology Sex Roles Economic Psychology

Sex Roles

In a doctoral program, you are primarily associated with one specific professor. This is the professor who accepted you into the doctoral program, with whom you will establish a mentoring relationship and for whom you will contribute actively to their research program, and who will supervise your dissertation (your doctoral research). Your text refers to this professor as your: Major professor Academic supervisor Mentor Advisor

Major professor

The projects are designed to: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Make you aware of the many steps needed in the process of applying to graduate school or applying for a job. Discourage you from going into the most competitive subfields of psychology. Give you information about what opportunities in your academic and/or professional career after CSULB might be. Give you a chance to plan the remainder of your academic career at CSULB. Have you draft many of the documents you will need when applying to graduate school or for a job. Act as worthless busy work that you will never use again in your academic career.

Make you aware of the many steps needed in the process of applying to graduate school or applying for a job. Give you information about what opportunities in your academic and/or professional career after CSULB might be. Give you a chance to plan the remainder of your academic career at CSULB. Have you draft many of the documents you will need when applying to graduate school or for a job.

There are several strategies you can incorporate into your approach to the academic work in the psychology major that will improve your chances of success in adjusting to the type of learning that is required. These include: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Making it a top priority to stay up to date with your academic work Being willing to accept that it is typical to have to repeat up to two courses Working to combat any misleading expectations you have for passive learning in your courses Learning to ask for help when you need it, but not before you put forth a concerted effort

Making it a top priority to stay up to date with your academic work Working to combat any misleading expectations you have for passive learning in your courses Learning to ask for help when you need it, but not before you put forth a concerted effort

Health psychologists may provide individuals with health-focused intervention strategies. These strategies include all of the following EXCEPT: Medication management Biofeedback Hypnosis Relaxation training

Medication management

Research in neuropsychology is an ever-changing, constantly moving field. As a neuropsychologist, you should also keep up with research in closely related fields including: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Exercise psychology Medicine Cognitive psychology Computer science Neuroscience

Medicine Cognitive psychology Neuroscience

Several classic studies have had considerable influence on the development of ethical standards in research including: (Check all that apply.).(BB) Milgram's Obedience to Authority study. Asch's Conformity study. Zimbardo's Stanford Prison study. Watson's study with Little Albert.

Milgram's Obedience to Authority study. Zimbardo's Stanford Prison study.

The commitment to successfully complete graduate school is intensive and should not be taken lightly... The need for these qualities and behaviors reveals important characteristics about graduate school, including: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Most graduate courses require extensive writing assignments A good reason to go to graduate school is to be called "doctor" Graduate students are expected to work with little supervision/no hand-holding Graduate school requires delayed gratification, such as giving up leisure activities with friends/family Successful graduate students must accept and make good use of vast amounts of critical feedback Graduate students usually live alone so they can study without disruption Successful graduate students are able to focus on their academic work, even though other forces may lead to distraction (e.g., personal issues) Graduate students usually find that tuition remission (waiver) and stipends are enough to prevent borrowing money The expectation for most graduate programs is "A" work in all courses

Most graduate courses require extensive writing assignments Graduate students are expected to work with little supervision/no hand-holding Graduate school requires delayed gratification, such as giving up leisure activities with friends/family Successful graduate students must accept and make good use of vast amounts of critical feedback Successful graduate students are able to focus on their academic work, even though other forces may lead to distraction (e.g., personal issues) The expectation for most graduate programs is "A" work in all courses

According to the Psychology Major Checklist (found in the Psychology Major Handbook), the pre-requisites for PSY 337 (Psychology of Happiness) are: PSY 100, 220, and 241 PSY 100, 110, and 220 PSY 100 and 241 PSY 100 and 110

PSY 100, 220, and 241

For neuropsychologists with strong interests in the neurosciences, employment opportunities can be found in many government agencies. A doctoral student whose research focused on stroke rehabilitation issues should most likely contact which of the following government agencies for related job opportunities? NSF NIAAA NIDA NINDS

NINDS

The area of clinical neuropsychology that concentrates on treating adults appears to fall into two broad categories best identified as: Development and disease Assessment and intervention Practice and research Neurological problems and psychiatric problems

Neurological problems and psychiatric problems

Which of the following areas of psychology view postdoctoral fellowships as a necessary step, given that the majority of their graduates are employed in these positions? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Educational psychology I/O psychology Neuroscience Biological psychology

Neuroscience Biological psychology

Currently, only two states allow clinical and counseling psychologists to prescribe medications. Which two? Washington New Mexico California Massachusetts Louisiana Missouri

New Mexico Louisiana

Surveys of undergraduate psychology majors reveal that: Majors typically rank the research-oriented subfields high among their future career goals New majors often have selected psychology as a major with a clear understanding of what the field entails New majors are often surprised to learn that research and statistics will be a priority in their psychology courses Most students correctly assume that psychology is only about applied work in mental health

New majors are often surprised to learn that research and statistics will be a priority in their psychology courses

If you call the PRO phone number, you can expect: It to always be answered during the hours the office is open. No answer if the office is busy, because PRO Guides are instructed to give priority to students who appear in person. To receive a call-back if no one is available to answer your call at the time you call. A recording giving you the office hours or directing you how to find the answers to your questions.

No answer if the office is busy, because PRO Guides are instructed to give priority to students who appear in person.

There are many different Extra Credit assignments available during the semester. Each student may earn: The points for all Extra Credit work completed No more than 100 points of Extra Credit No more than 160 points of Extra Credit 75% of the Extra Credit points available

No more than 160 points of Extra Credit

Consistently over time, research experience enjoys a place at the top in terms of its importance of determining which students are admitted to graduate programs. If you intend to obtain research experience as an undergraduate, beware of doing so too late. Research takes time and most (doctoral) applications are due in _____ for admission the following Fall semester. October November and December March and April April and May

November and December

PRIOR to conducting an experiment which entails potential physical harm for participants (e.g., an experiment involving the use of alcohol), the psychologist's primary INITIAL consideration and action is to: (BB and APA) Obtain medical consultation to review the plans for the experiment. Ensure that follow-up is provided to all participants. Appoint a committee to provide constant surveillance of the study Be considerate of the needs of the participants

Obtain medical consultation to review the plans for the experiment.

Planning your courses and timely progress toward your degree requires that you: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Obtain the exact requirements for earning your psychology degree at CSULB Develop a plan that respects prerequisites as well as other commitments on your time Plan your college coursework for every semester, all the way to graduation Avoid deviating from the plan for any reason once you have developed it

Obtain the exact requirements for earning your psychology degree at CSULB Develop a plan that respects prerequisites as well as other commitments on your time Plan your college coursework for every semester, all the way to graduation

Life goals are aspirations you have for yourself across your lifespan. Most of the following represent examples of life goals. Which one does NOT? Aspirations you have for yourself across your lifespan Obtaining a PhD in psychology Defining the type of person you want to be Identifying the experiences you want to have

Obtaining a PhD in psychology

There are a number of areas related to health psychology in which you might work with a bachelor's degree. One option is to work as a __________, who assists in the delivery of rehabilitative services who have health impairments. Health educator Medical-surgical hospital support staffer Occupational therapy aide Research assistant in a hospital

Occupational therapy aide

Because law enforcement personnel and psychologists can have very different worldviews, tension exists in the relationship between psychology and the legal system. However, psychologists' involvement in the legal system is highly valued because psychologists: Help law enforcement personnel cope with the high stress of their jobs Have a verifiable and strong record in contributing to crime solving Deal primarily in absolutes, helping to simplify complex situations Offer expert opinions based on scientific research findings

Offer expert opinions based on scientific research findings

Which of the following are TRUE of how you can get involved in research? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Wait until you see flyers posted around the building advertising for research assistants, then approach only those professors doing the advertising Offer to collect and enter data for one of your professors Start early in your undergraduate career - research projects and developing relationships with faculty take serious time Ask a professor directly if you can help with research Offer to gather background literature for a professor's study Demonstrate your commitment to simple research tasks to increase the likelihood that you will be including in more research tasks later Work exclusively with only one professor on research Wait until your junior or senior year so you'll have content knowledge from your courses to draw from

Offer to collect and enter data for one of your professors Start early in your undergraduate career - research projects and developing relationships with faculty take serious time Ask a professor directly if you can help with research Offer to gather background literature for a professor's study Demonstrate your commitment to simple research tasks to increase the likelihood that you will be including in more research tasks later

The interview process for a faculty position: Is granted to all who apply for a faculty position Typically takes one full day Often requires a course lecture and a research presentation Includes only formal interviews with current faculty

Often requires a course lecture and a research presentation

Instructions for Extra Credit can be found: On BeachBoard, under Content, then Extra Credit. In the Course Procedures document. On the Syllabus. At any of the above.

On BeachBoard, under Content, then Extra Credit.

According to APA, it is acceptable for therapists to have sexual relations with former clients __________: (BB and APA) Under no circumstances Two years after termination Two years after termination if the termination went smoothly Only in the most unusual circumstances and only after two years

Only in the most unusual circumstances and only after two years

The academic environment of college classrooms requires that you are: Most likely to form relationships with peers during class time Open and tolerant of diverse points of view The one who speaks most in class in order to be known by the professor All of the above

Open and tolerant of diverse points of view

Where in PRO can you find information on faculty research areas to help you find undergraduate research opportunities? PRO lobby Graduate Resources Room Career Resources Room Student Resources Room

PRO lobby

Information about upcoming events in the Psychology Department can be found in the: GRR. PRO lobby. CRR. SRR.

PRO lobby.

There is a sizable body of research to show that improved academic performance is related to taking notes: As though they were writing them for someone else Particularly when students add their own ideas Exactly as they are provided during class lectures By writing down everything as much as possible

Particularly when students add their own ideas

The doctoral degrees in psychology include: PhD only PhD and PsyD PhD, PsyD, and EdD MS, PhD, and PsyD

PhD, PsyD, and EdD

Which of the following statements about deception is consistent with APA Ethical Standards? (APA) Deception violates the principle of informed consent and should never be used. Deception is permissible whenever participants are debriefed thoroughly. Prior to conducting a study, the researcher must be positive that, if revealed, the deceptive components would not decrease willingness to participate. Deception is acceptable when information is withheld (omitted), but not when information is misrepresented.

Prior to conducting a study, the researcher must be positive that, if revealed, the deceptive components would not decrease willingness to participate.

Experts warn students developing graduate application materials to not misinterpret the "personal" nature of required statements of purpose. They recommend that personal should not in any way be construed as ____, rather it should instead be defined as your ____ statement of purpose. Ordinary; distinctive Private; professional Unimportant; important Academic; philosophical

Private; professional

In all settings where research psychologists work (academic, government, and private sector), research careers will carry specific expectations for: Teaching Securing patents Productivity Competition with other professionals

Productivity

The Houston Conference Report specified a knowledge base required for specialization in clinical neuropsychology that included all of the following areas EXCEPT: Professional psychology General brain-behavior Clinical neuropsychology General clinical psychology General psychology

Professional psychology

For those of you interested in careers involving applied work, a substantial asset will likely continue to be: Ability to handle critical feedback Proficiency in multiple languages Having well developed management skills A desire to work with special populations

Proficiency in multiple languages

Forensic psychology includes subfields known by a variety of names. Which one of the following is NOT one of the names used to refer to forensic psychology? Psychology and Judicial Systems Investigative Psychology Legal Psychology Criminal Psychology Psychology and Law

Psychology and Judicial Systems

Because employers value writing skills highly, being able to write well can really set you ahead of the competition when it's time to apply for jobs... Three of the following are suggested steps for enhancing your success in adjusting to the writing demands of academic work in psychology. Which one is NOT? You must develop an understanding of the purpose of writing in the overall objectives of the psychology major which is that good writing is crucial to their professional lives. You must develop an understanding of the purpose and function of APA style which is to facilitate communication by having everyone adhere to a predictable style. Ensuring success in your writing requires that you adopt an organized approach toward creating a plan for completing an assignment and following it. Psychology as a discipline believes that practice makes perfect, and undergraduates are required to write a great deal so that they will eventually produce excellent papers on their first attempt that need no revision.

Psychology as a discipline believes that practice makes perfect, and undergraduates are required to write a great deal so that they will eventually produce excellent papers on their first attempt that need no revision.

Doctoral students complete dissertations - extensive independent research projects that take the last few years of graduate school to write and revise. The dissertation process begins with a formal proposal and culminates in a formal defense, both of which occur in front of an expert faculty committee. Thus, to do these two parts of the process, you should feel comfortable with: Working long hours Being "grilled" by experts Collaborating with classmates Public speaking

Public speaking

Throughout your career as a psychologist, whether you are research- or practice-oriented, you will be expected to contribute your knowledge to the field by: Teaching college classes Publishing your findings Keeping a professional blog Providing informational seminars in local communities

Publishing your findings

You will face academic challenges in your psychology major that, if you successfully overcome them, make your academic work worthy of a degree in a field. Of all your choices for how you might respond to these challenges, we hope you aspire to overcome them by: Leaving psychology as a major to seek a degree that offers less resistance Continuing in psychology but avoid these challenges by selecting courses that minimize the academic demands placed on you Putting forth effort to meet these challenges and, in so doing, acquire valuable skills and knowledge that represent a psychology degree

Putting forth effort to meet these challenges and, in so doing, acquire valuable skills and knowledge that represent a psychology degree

The animals used most often in psychological research are: (BB) Primates Goldfish Rats and birds Dogs and cats

Rats and birds

A good way for you to gain additional understanding of careers in research within psychology is to _______. Apply to a prestigious graduate program Examine a research methods text book Read the research literature Take a tour of faculty research labs Take a History of Psychology course

Read the research literature

The project instructions are very detailed, ultimately for YOUR benefit! The best ways to understand the project instructions are to: (SELECT TWO BELOW) Email [email protected] Read through the detailed instructions section by section Work with another student in the class Attend an Extra Credit (EC) workshop on a Project

Read through the detailed instructions section by section Attend an Extra Credit (EC) workshop on a Project

A core part of your education as an undergraduate and graduate student in psychology will include training in: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Applied work in mental health Counseling Research methodology Social psychology Statistics

Research methodology Statistics

One of the most significant professional accomplishments of Dr. Chris Dunkel Schetter, a professor of psychology at UCLA, is: Receiving APA's Senior Investigator Award for Outstanding Contributions to Health Psychology Obtaining her doctorate at the University of California, Berkeley Being a Fellow of the American Psychological Association in Division 38 (Health Psychology) Being involved as a Co-Principal Investigator in the Community Child Health Network in LA

Receiving APA's Senior Investigator Award for Outstanding Contributions to Health Psychology

An explanatory style refers to your beliefs about what causes the positive and negative events in your life. A student with an internal locus of control would likely explain a poor grade she received on a written assignment by: Recognizing her own shortcomings in preparing the paper Blaming the professor for not liking her or knowing her well Complaining about how her employer made her work an extra shift the day before the paper was due Complaining about how her employer made her work an extra shift the day before the paper was due

Recognizing her own shortcomings in preparing the paper

A VA Hospital psychologist is ordered to discharge 20% of the chronic patients on his ward each day to help the hospital economize. According to standard 1.02, he should: (APA and Links) Refuse to comply and work within the organizational structure to have the order rescinded. Obey but inform the Ethics Committee of the APA. Be loyal to his employer and obey. Turn in his resignation.

Refuse to comply and work within the organizational structure to have the order rescinded.

Which of the following are all TRUE pieces of advice provided by your text regarding how you should handle the GRE? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Regarding evaluating the scores published by graduate programs, ignore the required minimums; instead, focus on the actual scores of those admitted. Graduate programs will only see the GRE sets of scores you select to send to them, not necessarily all of your attempts. Taking the GRE can be costly; currently $200 for the General Test, $150 for the Psychology Subject Test, $30 for each report you send to graduate programs. If you think you can raise your score by 5 points, retake the exam; it is highly likely that 5 points will make a difference on your application.

Regarding evaluating the scores published by graduate programs, ignore the required minimums; instead, focus on the actual scores of those admitted. Taking the GRE can be costly; currently $200 for the General Test, $150 for the Psychology Subject Test, $30 for each report you send to graduate programs.

Academic success in college is largely based on your ability to learn new information and master new skills. Research in cognitive psychology has taught us that learning is maximized when the information to be learned is: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Rehearsed and reviewed repeatedly over time Rehearsed and reviewed repeatedly right before testing (e.g., cramming) Reduced to meaningful and manageable units Studied in a large chunk all at once Memorized rotely (exactly as it appears in your notes/text) Actively processed

Rehearsed and reviewed repeatedly over time Reduced to meaningful and manageable units Actively processed

All of the following are included in the 3Rs of moderate animal reform groups except: (BB) Reduction in the number of animals used Removal of animals from all research Refinement of techniques used in animal research Replacement of animal research with alternate means of study

Removal of animals from all research

Evaluating the effectiveness of a stress reduction program for gymnasts is an example of which type of exercise and sport psychology service? Treatment Research Consultation with teams and coaches Program development Assessment Policy development

Research

Which of the following best represents appropriate and professional viewpoints regarding the research and applied areas of psychology? Research and applied areas of psychology are intertwined, and it is unwise to separate the two. Focusing on applied endeavors represents an important and complete skill set, and applied work need not be grounded in scientific research. Being interested in conducting research can be an important contribution to the knowledge base in psychology, and you aren't necessarily responsible for considering its real-world implications or applications.

Research and applied areas of psychology are intertwined, and it is unwise to separate the two.

Table 4.1 shows the importance of various criteria in admissions decisions for master's and doctoral programs. Which of the following criteria was most clearly rated as having medium importance? Extracurricular activities for doctoral candidates Personal goals and objectives for doctoral candidates GRE scores for master's candidates Research experience for master's candidates

Research experience for master's candidates

Trial consultants assist with jury selection as well as case development and strategies. Which of the following undergraduate classes provide excellent preparation for the skills needed by these particular forensic psychologists? Social psychology and applied statistics Research methods and applied statistics Social psychology and criminal justice Research methods and social psychology Criminal justice and research methods

Research methods and applied statistics

Human resource managers are often called upon to assist with: Establishing work schedules and assignments for staff Resolving work-related conflicts, particularly between management and employees Establishing clients' eligibility for benefits and services, like food stamps and Medicaid Conferring with clients to provide marketing and technical advice to businesses

Resolving work-related conflicts, particularly between management and employees

The Belmont principle that acknowledges the dignity and freedom of every person is: (BB) Respect for Persons Beneficence Justice Integrity

Respect for Persons

Regarding graduate degrees, expansion in career areas in the field has differed across master's and doctoral levels. In particular, between 1990 and 2010, the number of master's degrees granted in psychology _____________, while the number of doctoral degrees ____________. Rose 49%; declined 121% Rose 121%; declined 49% Rose 121%; rose 49% Rose 49%; rose 121%

Rose 121%; rose 49%

Students completing clinical, counseling and school doctoral programs will need to pass the national exam (the EPPP) to be licensed. To evaluate graduate programs based on their students' success for licensure, it is best to: Seek out a program where students are encouraged to take the EPPP repeatedly Find a program whose EPPP average hovers around 70% Be more diligent in evaluating PhD programs than PsyD programs See where students tend to pass the EPPP on the first try

See where students tend to pass the EPPP on the first try

A psychologist in private practice going through a difficult divorce finds himself drinking heavily and getting depressed. He would be well to: (APA) Plunge deeper into his work to take his mind off his own problems. Take a lengthy vacation. Seek professional consultation and consider suspending his practice until he has resolved his issues. Terminate his practice.

Seek professional consultation and consider suspending his practice until he has resolved his issues.

Appleby (2000) developed an additional survey geared specifically for employers who interview many psychology majors. According to these employers who interview many psychology BA graduates, the top five job skills they value most include all of the following EXCEPT: Information gathering/processing skills Communication skills Numerical/computer/psychometric skills Social skills Self-management skills Personal skills

Self-management skills

As an undergraduate, good preparation for graduate training in the research subfields of experimental, developmental social, cognitive, and biopsychology begins with your being highly successful and enjoying courses in: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Introductory psychology Seminars in experimental design History of psychology Statistics Abnormal psychology Research methods Psychology of addiction

Seminars in experimental design Statistics Research methods

If a student discovers that no credit has been received for work that was submitted, the student should: Go to an instructor's office hours. Send an email message to [email protected] within ONE week of the due date or grade posting. Phone one of the instructors. Discuss the problem with one of the course assistants.

Send an email message to [email protected] within ONE week of the due date or grade posting.

To keep up with all information and assignments in the course it is suggested that you check BeachBoard News announcements and email: Once a week ( on Monday or Tuesday) Several times per week including a Monday and Tuesday Daily Twice a day

Several times per week including a Monday and Tuesday

Through the years, one of the most frequent areas of complaint to professional ethics committees involves: (APA) Fraud in psychological research Breaches of confidentiality in therapy Sexual improprieties by therapists Disputes over fees in therapy

Sexual improprieties by therapists

If you are interested in applying to I/O graduate programs, it is recommended that you take and enjoy which of the following courses as an undergraduate? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Social Psychology Research Methods Psychological Testing Learning and Behavior Ethics Biopsychology

Social Psychology Research Methods Psychological Testing Learning and Behavior Ethics

There are a variety of jobs in areas related to neuropsychology that are available to individuals with a bachelor's degree. In which one of them from the list below would you be LEAST LIKELY to work directly with patients? Social science research assistant Health educator Rehabilitation counselor Occupational therapist aide

Social science research assistant

College assignments usually require extensive writing. There are several strategies that help you to be successful across many varieties of writing assignments. What are those successful strategies? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Look for sample papers on the internet to use as models. Start early, because good writing requires time. Have a peer (who is objective) read your paper. Draft your written assignment and revise it repeatedly. Break large written assignments into independent stages.

Start early, because good writing requires time. Draft your written assignment and revise it repeatedly. Break large written assignments into independent stages.

There are primarily three different training models for the health service provider subfields of psychology (i.e., clinical, counseling, and school). Which of the following are TRUE of the Vail model? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Currently, over 90% of programs that use this model are APA-accredited. Students trained in the Vail model are consumers of research more than producers of research. The PsyD degree developed from this model. This model provides equal emphasis on training students in both clinical application skills and research skills. This model is often referred to as the practitioner-scholar model.

Students trained in the Vail model are consumers of research more than producers of research. The PsyD degree developed from this model. This model is often referred to as the practitioner-scholar model.

Why are standardized admissions tests (e.g., the GRE) important considerations in evaluating graduate applications? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Students with the same GPA at the same school may not be "equally good" candidates for graduate study because of different choices in courses. Because graduate programs receive so many applications, they need some way to "weed out" possible candidates quickly. Standardized tests help to compare students across a wide variety of educational experiences. A standardized test is necessary, because acceptance rates differ significantly across types of graduate programs. A 3.8 GPA may not mean the same thing across different schools.

Students with the same GPA at the same school may not be "equally good" candidates for graduate study because of different choices in courses. Standardized tests help to compare students across a wide variety of educational experiences. A 3.8 GPA may not mean the same thing across different schools.

The ethical rules governing public statements are: (Multi) Fixed and cannot be changed Subject to change with professional shifts in what is considered improper Have not been altered in the past few years None of the above

Subject to change with professional shifts in what is considered improper

College professors rely heavily on ______ as the primary organizing element of a course. A textbook BeachBoard Powerpoint A syllabus

Syllabus

A study by Kleykamp, Jennings, Sams, Weaver, and Eissenberg (2008) investigated the effectiveness of nicotine patches in helping individuals stop smoking. Which of the following accurately describes one finding from this biopsychological study? Use of the nicotine patches failed to lower some of the effects of smoking, such as heart rate increases. Symptoms that smokers experience when they do not smoke are only partially based on nicotine withdrawal. Nicotine removal from the body is sufficient to eliminate all of the symptoms that occur with smoking abstinence (withdrawal). Males showed more benefits from using the nicotine patches than did females.

Symptoms that smokers experience when they do not smoke are only partially based on nicotine withdrawal.

If you are interested in teaching psychology with just a bachelor's degree: You can teach only at a community college There are really no options available Teaching high school is a good alternative for you You can teach only at a technical school

Teaching high school is a good alternative for you

The TWO types of academic employment settings that have a very limited psychology curriculum are: (CHECK TWO BELOW) Universities Professional psychology schools Medical schools Technical schools Four-year colleges Community colleges

Technical schools Community colleges

Many interviewers ask similar questions, so it is possible to anticipate and prepare for several questions that you may be asked before you actually interview. Some good potential interview questions to practice are: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Tell me about an ethical dilemma you encountered and how you addressed it. Where do you see yourself in 5/10 years? What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses? What will you bring to the organization? We're interviewing many candidates; why should we hire you? What other kinds of positions are you applying for? What do you want to change about our organization?

Tell me about an ethical dilemma you encountered and how you addressed it. Where do you see yourself in 5/10 years? What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses? What will you bring to the organization? We're interviewing many candidates; why should we hire you?

Many documents are provided for each of the two major projects to help you complete them successfully. The ___________ serves as the framework for formatting your answers to your project. It should be saved on your hard drive and answers should be directly typed into it. Project instructions Project scoring rubric Template Sample completed project

Template

Lloyd, Kennedy, and Dewey (1997) developed suggestions of coursework that strengthen some of the skills employers seek. To prepare for jobs in the human services sector, they recommend courses in: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Tests and measurement Research methods Psychology of women Fieldwork History of psychology Abnormal psychology

Tests and measurement Psychology of women Fieldwork Abnormal psychology

Information on jobs and internships for psychology majors can be found in: Postings on the psychology department website. The Student Resource Room (SRR) inside PRO (PSY 206). The Career Resource Room (CRR) inside PRO (PSY 206). The PSY 301 class on BeachBoard.

The Career Resource Room (CRR) inside PRO (PSY 206).

Which of the following are TRUE of the Psychology Subject Test of the GRE? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Data from 2014 report that 42% of doctoral programs require the Subject Test. Total scores on the Subject Test range from 200 to 1200. The exam consists of approximately 205 questions with five answer options. The Social content area covers approximately 17% of the questions. The Experimental content area of the exam covers approximately 40% of the questions.

The exam consists of approximately 205 questions with five answer options. The Experimental content area of the exam covers approximately 40% of the questions.

Biopsychologists are interested in: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) The impact of medications on behavior How behavior affects biological systems Genetics The impact of disease processes on behavior How biological systems affect behavior The aging process

The impact of medications on behavior How behavior affects biological systems The impact of disease processes on behavior How biological systems affect behavior

Why is it necessary to earn a minimum number of points on the project and the final exam to earn an A or B or C in the course, even if the total points accumulated are more than needed for that letter grade? Check all that apply. (All correct answers must be selected to receive credit for this question.) The instructors feel the project is one of the most important assignments in the course. There is more control over who has contributed to (and completed) the project and the final exam than there is for many of the quizzes. The final is a better reflection of what the student has retained than are individual quizzes that can be completed by guessing and repeating the quiz until the desired points are obtained. The instructors want to keep the students on their toes throughout the course.

The instructors feel the project is one of the most important assignments in the course. There is more control over who has contributed to (and completed) the project and the final exam than there is for many of the quizzes. The final is a better reflection of what the student has retained than are individual quizzes that can be completed by guessing and repeating the quiz until the desired points are obtained.

Several difficulties common among psychology majors relate to understanding the scientific basis of the discipline. These difficulties are described in all of the following EXCEPT: The lack of opportunities to practice scientific skills in their courses Frustration at the lack of applied skills being taught in their courses Clinging to the erroneous view that psychology is solely practice-oriented, and research skills are irrelevant to their interests in mental health careers A lack of proficiency with math and writing skills that would allow them to approach psychological science with confidence

The lack of opportunities to practice scientific skills in their courses

In assessing the value of psychological research for the purpose of determining whether it is ethical and worth conducting, one should consider each of the following EXCEPT: The overall value of the research The prestige of the researcher The scientific validity of the research design The risks for participants

The prestige of the researcher

The major difference between the principles and the standards of the APA Code of Ethics is: (BB) The principles are theoretical while the standards are based on research. The principles are aspirational while the standards provide specific guidance and are enforceable. The principles have been the same through all versions of the ethics codes while the standards change with each new edition. All of the above

The principles are aspirational while the standards provide specific guidance and are enforceable.

A psychologist is conducting research on stress and forced-choice. Specifically a psychologist is using a cat as a subject in a study assessing the effects of sleep deprivation and hunger on decision-making. The research has been approved by the animal review committee. A colleague notices that the cat is suffering some mild discomfort and warns the researcher that this is a violation of APA's Ethical Principles. With regard to APA's Ethical Principles, which is most true about this situation? (APA) The psychologist is clearly acting unethically and unprofessionally by subjecting the animal to any discomfort The psychologist is acting ethically since the cat's mild discomfort is justified by the potential elimination of human discomfort that the research findings will provide The psychologist is acting ethically since he has taken every precaution to eliminate the discomfort of the animal This situation is not covered by the Ethical Principles

The psychologist is acting ethically since the cat's mild discomfort is justified by the potential elimination of human discomfort that the research findings will provide

The course syllabi provide information about: Whether or not the course is easy. The structure of the course according to the instructor. The chronological order that students typically take courses. What course is the best course to take.

The structure of the course according to the instructor.

A graduate student using rats for neuropsychological research is charged with inhumane treatment of her laboratory rats. The sanitary conditions of the animals' cages are questionnable and it appears that anesthesia was not used consistently during surgical procedures. The student maintains that she was never trained in research methodology related to the care and use of animals. The responsibility for this situation lies PRIMARILY with: (APA) The graduate student The supervisor The department of psychology Anyone who knows of the violation

The supervisor

Having withdrawals on your transcript does NOT look good to graduate admissions committees, because: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) They signal and draw attention to potential negative attributes Professors may not allow you to do research with them if you have too many withdrawals on your transcript A withdrawal suggests you may take on more responsibility than you can handle Failing to complete an undergraduate course questions your ability to be successful in graduate studies where the workload is much more difficult

They signal and draw attention to potential negative attributes A withdrawal suggests you may take on more responsibility than you can handle Failing to complete an undergraduate course questions your ability to be successful in graduate studies where the workload is much more difficult

As a graduate student, you might face times when you have to study intensely just to make a B, while other students seem comfortable in areas you haven't begun to grasp. What you need to know when this happens is that: This is a rare occurrence, so you should just wait it out until it gets better Your struggle is likely a sign that you are not graduate school material This is a natural part of being in a competitive program, and you should approach it as a challenge

This is a natural part of being in a competitive program, and you should approach it as a challenge

Currently (as of 2014), the Psychology Subject Test of the GRE is offered: Once every other month ("odd" months - Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov) Three times per year (Apr, Sep, Oct) Four times per year (Feb, June, Sept, Dec) Once every month

Three times per year (Apr, Sep, Oct)

This Getting In chapter suggests that, to be successful in graduate school, the most crucial skills of all might be: Time management Research skills The ability to work all the time and be self-motivated Written and oral communication

Time management

I/O psychologists assist in company hiring decisions by designing methods to select new hires (personnel) for the company. Which of the following is NOT an example of an assessment component of the personnel selection process of I/O psychology? Training measures Reviewing applications Screening measures Conducting interviews

Training measures

Which statement below is TRUE regarding the cost of faculty members' research activities? Trips to conferences to present research findings are often required as part of a faculty member's job, although the faculty member often needs to have won a grant to pay for trips to professional conferences. When faculty seek additional research funding by writing grants, most receive grant support. Universities provide most faculty members with full financial support for their research. term-62A faculty member receives a salary during the summer to do their research.

Trips to conferences to present research findings are often required as part of a faculty member's job, although the faculty member often needs to have won a grant to pay for trips to professional conferences.

Almost every college student at some point procrastinates, and over half of them engage in systematic procrastination that leads to academic problems. (T/F)

True

Because all psychologists are trained in how to design research, gather data, and analyze results, research-based careers occur in every subfield of the discipline, including clinical and counseling psychology. (T/F)

True

Even though undergraduate psychology programs do not prepare students to earn a teaching certification, many school districts allow individuals to teach while they work to earn their certification. (T/F)

True

Experimental psychologists' research skills are general enough to be applied to a variety of topics. (T/F)

True

If you need help getting course credit for a course taken at another school, you must obtain a request form from ATLAS (in PH1 room 104). (T/F)

True

If you pursue training at the graduate level, you may find yourself having to select a subfield of focus before you feel ready given the need to apply to specialized programs of study. (T/F)

True

It is necessary to earn at least 135 points on the major project in order to get a C in the class, even if you have enough overall points to get a C (or better) grade. (T/F)

True

Less that 10% of psychological research is conducted using animals. (BB) (T/F)

True

Most graduate programs readily provide information on where their students go on internships and postdoctoral training as well as where they are employed. (T/F)

True

Most master's candidates in psychology are required to have foundation courses in research methods, design, and statistics, and to apply that knowledge in actual research (T/F)

True

Most states now require that I/O psychologists who intend to refer to themselves as psychologists and engage in psychological testing when working with clients must have a doctoral degree and be licensed. (T/F)

True

Occupational Information Network (2012) reports that a person trained with a neuropsychology specialty that includes board certification is very likely to command a significantly higher median wage than for all other practicing psychologists (clinical, school, and counseling) combined. (T/F)

True

One of the benefits of belonging to a professional association is the opportunity to network with students and professors at other universities. (T/F)

True

Quality of your graduate application materials counts. Fill out a practice application form and never hand-write your application. (T/F)

True

Research shows there is strong positive correlation between hours spent studying and grades earned (i.e., studying longer results in better grades). (T/F)

True

Research-oriented health psychologists often develop strong ties to local clinics and hospitals that can provide them with participants for their research studies. (T/F)

True

Students can go to the Psychology Department office (PSY room 100) for administrative needs, such as signatures on add/drop forms during the first few weeks of the semester. (T/F)

True

The Jobs with a Psychology BA project is the "default" project because everyone will likely apply for a job in the future but not everyone meets minimum requirements for graduate school admission. (T/F)

True

The PSY 301 NO LATE WORK policy applies to the Graduate School project and the Job with a BA project. (T/F)

True

The major project will require you to use some resources beyond our text book, like those found in PRO (Psychology Resource Office), so you must budget your time wisely and start the project WELL before the due date. (T/F)

True

To decide which kinds of employment positions you should seek, it is advisable to be guided by your values and how you really are, not how you think you "should" be. (T/F)

True

While PRO guides can recommend which courses might be most useful for graduate school or an intended career, only ATLAS advisers should tell you which courses you need for graduation. (T/F)

True

You can submit an assignment to the Black Box at any date or time when PRO is open, as long as it is before the due date and time. For example, you could submit an assignment one, two, three (or more) days before the assignment's due date. (Assignments become available 3 weeks before they are due). (T/F)

True

Your resume should be individually tailored to the position you are applying for (not generic). (T/F)

True

The questions on the final exam are taken from the quizzes. To do well on the final exam you should do all of the following EXCEPT: Take all of the quizzes Do as well as you can on each quiz Read online or print out the quizzes and review them when you study for the final Try to read all of the course materials when you are studying for the final

Try to read all of the course materials when you are studying for the final

Financial assistance takes many forms in graduate programs. The typical forms of financial assistance include all of the following EXCEPT: Scholarships Research assistantships Tuition waivers (FYI: also called tuition remission) Tuition reduction based on income Teaching assistantships

Tuition reduction based on income

There are several categories of career development theories. Theories that suggest individuals adopt a few overall dispositions that attract them to occupations that allow them to derive job satisfaction by expressing their skills are called ____ theories. Attitudinal Trait Developmental Type

Type

Tenure means that fulltime faculty members have stability in their employment. Faculty endure a rigorous, long-term review process before being awarded tenure. Which of the following statements are TRUE about the tenure process? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) To receive tenure, faculty must provide evidence of effectiveness in two of the three major domains (teaching/supervision/mentoring, research, and professional service). Typically in the third year of employment, faculty are reviewed by peers/colleagues as well as by the department chair. Many professional psychology schools do not have a tenure process. Prior to tenure, there is no guarantee of another year of employment. If the faculty member does not receive a favorable tenure review, the faculty member is given one year to find another position. Faculty must apply for tenure in their fifth or sixth year. Posttenure review is typically conducted every three years. Promotion to full professor is typically applied for 10 years after tenure is granted.

Typically in the third year of employment, faculty are reviewed by peers/colleagues as well as by the department chair. Many professional psychology schools do not have a tenure process. Prior to tenure, there is no guarantee of another year of employment. If the faculty member does not receive a favorable tenure review, the faculty member is given one year to find another position. Faculty must apply for tenure in their fifth or sixth year.

____________ is a job title for someone who collects and analyzes data to identify community needs prior to implementing programs designed to increase awareness and knowledge of healthy lifestyles. Health information manager Community outreach worker Human resources manager Wellness specialist

Wellness specialist

As a subfield of psychology, I/O psychology is primarily interested in all of the following topics EXCEPT: Which candidates for a position or promotion in a company are the most qualified? What aspects of a salesperson's behavior influences the customer's decisions the most? What are the most effective ways to eliminate incidents of harassment, discrimination, and conflict in the workplace? How should a company facilitate major changes to its organization, structure or mission?

What aspects of a salesperson's behavior influences the customer's decisions the most?

PRO Guides are able to recommend all of the following EXCEPT: How to prepare for the next steps in your career following graduation from CSULB. Courses that might best fit your interests and/or career goals. How to get involved in psychology department activities, like research. What instructors to take.

What instructors to take.

According to the APA Ethics Code, confidentiality of communication with a patient could ethically be broken: When the patient reveals that she/he has committed an undetected felony When the patient reveals that she/he is intending to harm someone else during the course of treatment When the patient is fraudulently obtaining money (to pay his/her bill) All of the above

When the patient reveals that she/he is intending to harm someone else during the course of treatment

It is generally extremely important to publish and disseminate research findings. Sometimes, however, it is important not to publish. When might it be important not to publish? (APA) When the research findings might be an embarrassment to funding agencies. When the research design is of questionable value. When the research findings denigrate the majority values. When the research findings might cause a major controversy.

When the research design is of questionable value.

Which of the following e-mail addresses is most appropriate for inclusion on a resume? [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Any of the above are fine, because they are all memorable.

[email protected]

Although specific admission requirements vary across programs, in general, master's programs look for applicants who show strength in: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Work experience GRE scores Letters of recommendation Research experience Extracurricular activities Personal statement GPA Interview

Work experience GRE scores Letters of recommendation Research experience Extracurricular activities Personal statement GPA

For students interested in clinical and counseling graduate programs, you might want to seek out opportunities for gaining part-time paid experience in human services fields while you are still an undergraduate. Begin your search for meaningful experience by deciding on what kinds of ______ and _______ interest you. (CHECK TWO BELOW) Work settings Tasks Journal articles Populations

Work settings Populations

If you must miss a quiz: Email [email protected] to arrange for make-up of the quiz You may receive half-credit by submitting a written essay on the same topic You can make up missing points by doing one or more of the Extra Credit assignments None of the above

You can make up missing points by doing one or more of the Extra Credit assignments

Which of the following are TRUE regarding graduate certificates? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) You gain additional knowledge in a specified area. In terms of hiring, you will be more attractive than someone without the certificate. Certificate programs are generally a year in length. You gain specified skills training. Graduate certificates are graduate degrees.

You gain additional knowledge in a specified area. In terms of hiring, you will be more attractive than someone without the certificate. Certificate programs are generally a year in length.

Which of the following are TRUE regarding the submission of work to the BeachBoard Dropbox? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) You can submit files to Dropbox in any format you want. You must submit your Dropbox work as a Word document with .doc or .docx file type ONLY. You must submit your Dropbox work as a Word document with any file type. If your Dropbox file for the major project is not formatted as a .doc or .docx file, you will get a D or F grade in the PSY 301 course. The Course Procedures document explains the steps for checking that your Dropbox file can be read by Turnitin. You can submit files for an assignment to Dropbox after the due date/time of that assignment.

You must submit your Dropbox work as a Word document with .doc or .docx file type ONLY. If your Dropbox file for the major project is not formatted as a .doc or .docx file, you will get a D or F grade in the PSY 301 course. The Course Procedures document explains the steps for checking that your Dropbox file can be read by Turnitin.

You are involved in a multicenter trial on gender and computer usage. The researcher you are working with from Florida has written a consent document and is sending you a copy. (BB and APA) You can use this with your participants. You can use this but you should include your institutional logo. You need to generate a consent document and have it reviewed and approved by your own university IRB. You do not need to use a consent document since you are not conducting the research on the Florida campus.

You need to generate a consent document and have it reviewed and approved by your own university IRB.

Which of the following should be your primary goal regarding the information contained in your letters of recommendation for graduate school applications? Every letter needs to cover all aspects of your career potential and your academic skills. You should ensure that all information requested by the program from recommenders is covered across the combination of your letters. Your letters should be varied, such that you include one from a psychology professor, one from a work supervisor (from a job you've held for at least one year and received good reviews), and one from someone admired in your community who's known you a very long time (e.g., high school teacher, pastor).

You should ensure that all information requested by the program from recommenders is covered across the combination of your letters.

Which of the following are TRUE of the Jobs with a BA Project and the Graduate School Project? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) You should retain the titles, and the numbering and the lettering system from each section of the template when typing your answers. Content of your answers is most important; there are no penalties for incorrect formatting or spelling/grammatical errors. Everyone's project will follow the same format (except for their specific answers). You should answer only the questions that you believe apply to your areas of interest/specialization.

You should retain the titles, and the numbering and the lettering system from each section of the template when typing your answers. Everyone's project will follow the same format (except for their specific answers).

In high school, teachers bear much of the responsibility for their students' learning. In college, however, professors organize and facilitate the course, while you are largely responsible for actively engaging in your own learning. This expectation for students to independently direct their own learning is why: You might take more college courses at once than you did subjects in high school College students find it easier to manage nonacademic responsibilities along with their studies You spend fewer hours in college classes than in high school Attendance in college courses is usually monitored closely

You spend fewer hours in college classes than in high school

There are many benefits to internships, field practica, and discipline-relevant work experiences. One benefit is setting yourself above the pack of other applicants or interviewees for graduate programs, because: Your first-hand experience lets you provide a sophisticated answer to how you know you're interested in that area of graduate study Your experiences will count as graduate course credit Opportunities to gain experience are few and far between, only available to a select group

Your first-hand experience lets you provide a sophisticated answer to how you know you're interested in that area of graduate study

Before setting your educational goals, it is recommended that you complete a self-assessment of: Your personal academic strengths and weaknesses Your timeline for completing your education and transitioning to career The courses you enjoy the most The environments in which you learn best

Your personal academic strengths and weaknesses

Which of the following are TRUE of the sample chronological resume included in your text? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Your telephone number is listed above your email address. Your career objective should take up one entire paragraph. Your education is listed above your career objective. Education only includes the degrees you have earned to date. Relevant experiences are listed below education.

Your telephone number is listed above your email address. Relevant experiences are listed below education.

30 units out of your 120 total units needed must be taken in Residency, this means: You must take 30 activity units You must live at the CSULB dorms At least 30 out of your 120 units must be taken at CSULB You cannot take more than 30 units of online courses 30 units must be taken in the city of Long Beach

at least 30 out of your 120 units must be taken at CSULB

To work in areas related to educational and school psychology with a bachelor's degree in psychology, you may want to consider teaching. According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2014), the median salary estimate for elementary school teachers was:

$53,590

The median salary for a practicing school psychologist in 2014 was:

$67,760

What percentage of clinical and counseling psychologists work in a private practice or outpatient clinic immediately after they complete graduate school?

9%

ALL of the following are consequences of attending an unaccredited program in clinical or counseling psychology EXCEPT: A restriction in employment opportunities An inability to obtain a license to practice as a psychologist in many states A disadvantage in competing for a predoctoral internship A disadvantage in securing postdoctoral training A disqualification for becoming a professional member of APA

A disqualification for becoming a professional member of APA

The following statements describe how different kinds of training programs in clinical and counseling psychology (master's vs. doctorate) affect career options. Indicate which of the following that are TRUE. (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) In recent years, all students seeking an internship have been successfully placed, because there is now an abundance of clinical psychology training programs. Individuals with master's degrees may qualify for licensure as a psychologist. A doctorate is required to practice as a clinical or counseling psychologist. Students pursuing doctoral degrees in clinical or counseling psychology typically must complete a predoctoral internship. Individuals with master's degree may engage in limited practice as long as they are supervised by a doctoral-level professional.

A doctorate is required to practice as a clinical or counseling psychologist. Students pursuing doctoral degrees in clinical or counseling psychology typically must complete a predoctoral internship. Individuals with master's degree may engage in limited practice as long as they are supervised by a doctoral-level professional.

When the APA recognized sport psychology as a proficiency area in 2003, it identified the populations and groups that would be served by sport psychologists. According to the proficiency designation, those served by this profession would best be described as: A full range of sports participants as well as those not directly participating (families, coaches, administrators, officials) Primarily fully able-bodied athletes (thus, NOT athletes with permanent disabilities) Only elite athletes and sports organizations (thus, NOT recreational athletes) Only "young" athletes, including youth, high school and college-aged (thus, NOT senior sport participants)

A full range of sports participants as well as those not directly participating (families, coaches, administrators, officials)

To receive licensure as a clinical or counseling psychologist, all states require: Completion of a master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology The same number of hours of supervised postdoctoral training A passing score on the national licensing exam, the Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP) A letter of support from the licensed practitioner who supervised a candidate's training

A passing score on the national licensing exam, the Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP)

School psychologists can face serious employment challenges because of always changing legislation and requirements placed on schools that determine funding for their positions. These challenges have resulted in which of the following? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) A severe shortage of school psychologists that has existed for some time and is expected to continue Increasing caseloads where one school psychologist must serve several schools in a district Pressure to select educational procedures that produce positive results in order to keep their jobs Increased diversity with regard to race, ethnicity and gender of practicing school psychologists School psychologists feeling a sense of isolation from fellow professionals

A severe shortage of school psychologists that has existed for some time and is expected to continue Increasing caseloads where one school psychologist must serve several schools in a district School psychologists feeling a sense of isolation from fellow professionals

The TWO most common employment settings for those with graduate training in exercise and sport psychology are: (SELECT TWO BELOW) Working for the United States Olympic Training Committee Academic positions at colleges/universities A private practice where only a portion of the work is devoted to exercise and sport psychology A private practice fully devoted to exercise and sport psychology A sport rehabilitation facility

Academic positions at colleges/universities A private practice fully devoted to exercise and sport psychology

According to 2011 data from the American Psychological Association, educational psychologists most often find employment in: Academic settings Direct human services settings (e.g., hospitals, clinics) Government and business Independent practice Schools and other educational settings

Academic settings

Which of the following are critical steps in making a positive impression with your cover letter? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Specify your salary expectations clearly Highlight what you have to offer in the first line of the letter Address the letter to a specific person Include your contact information near the end of the letter Thank the reader for their consideration

Address the letter to a specific person Include your contact information near the end of the letter Thank the reader for their consideration

The single biggest issue that school psychologists focus on is: Assisting teachers with strategies for curricular development that maximize student achievement Working with students to manage difficulties like substance abuse and life stress Helping students adjust to demanding school environments Addressing students' special needs such as physical, emotional, and learning disabilities

Addressing students' special needs such as physical, emotional, and learning disabilities

Training and development specialists perform all of the following jobs EXCEPT: Helping employees maintain or improve job skills to enhance their productivity Assisting new and existing employees with job transitions Evaluating the effectiveness of employee training programs Administering compensation, benefits, safety, and recreational programs for employees

Administering compensation, benefits, safety, and recreational programs for employees

You must file a request to graduate (using the form found online at the enrollment services website): At least one day before you plan on graduating. After 90 units and before the enrollment services deadline for graduation terms. At least a week before you plan on graduating. The same day you declare the psychology major.

After 90 units and before the enrollment services deadline for graduation terms.

PSY 241- Psychobiology is required for: (Check all that apply) Applying to the psychology major Taking PSY 331, 332, 333 and all the other Group 1 psychology courses Psychology major requirements for graduation Applying to the psychology minor

All

Which of the following statements about specialist-level training in school psychology are TRUE? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Many specialist-level programs require a combined master's and specialist's degree. Some programs offer a specialist-level degree by itself (no master's degree component). Students typically must complete a master's program before being admitted to the specialist's program. Programs at the specialist-level degree require both coursework and practicum/internship experience.

All

Your text describes a variety of research areas studied by exercise and sport psychology professionals to illustrate the field's broad array of research interests. Examples of sport psychology research include: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Psychological issues associated with officiating (being a referee) Gambling by student and professional athletes Maintaining an exercise program Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues in sport Disordered eating in dance professionals

All

To graduate from CSULB, you need: (check all that apply) At least 120 total units To complete upper division Capstone courses At least a 2.0 in all four GPAs (overall, CSULB, major and upper division major GPA) A minor in a related area To complete all major requirements To complete all lower division GE courses or have your GE certification To walk in a Spring Graduation Ceremony

At least 120 total units To complete upper division Capstone courses At least a 2.0 in all four GPAs (overall, CSULB, major and upper division major GPA) To complete all major requirements To complete all lower division GE courses or have your GE certification

Students interested in graduate training in exercise and sport psychology must choose one of two distinct academic training paths, each with its own benefits and limitations in terms of career preparation and eligibility. The two paths are: (SELECT TWO BELOW) Biological science Psychology Kinesiology Social work Medicine

Biological science Psychology

Your reading describes the careers of probation officer and correctional treatment specialist as: Dangerous and overwhelming Both stressful and rewarding Uncertain but financially stable Only for those who are physically strong

Both stressful and rewarding

Which of the following behaviors does your reading recommend for a successful job interview? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Try to control the flow of the interview Bring a few extra copies of your resume Wait for an actual job offer to address salary Don't ask questions unless you are invited to do so Focus on both the positive and negative of your previous experiences Send a thank-you letter immediately after the interview

Bring a few extra copies of your resume Wait for an actual job offer to address salary Send a thank-you letter immediately after the interview

Which sources could you use to find out what the prerequisites for psychology courses are? (check all that apply) CSULB catalog CSULB Schedule of Classes Your MyCSULB account The Psychology Major Handbook On the Psychology Major & Minor Checksheets Other departments' websites

CSULB Schedule of Classes Your MyCSULB account The Psychology Major Handbook On the Psychology Major & Minor Checksheets

Your reading recommends all of the following books as great resources on careers related to psychology. Which of these books does your reading recommend as an excellent source for information, including many useful websites, on master's degrees in public affairs and public administration? Great Jobs for Psychology Majors Careers in Psychology: Opportunities in a Changing World Career Planning for the 21st Century Career Opportunities in the Nonprofit Sector

Career Opportunities in the Nonprofit Sector

As noted in your text, it is never appropriate for a person with only a BA degree in psychology to offer applied psychological services to another person (even friends and family). However, if you'd like to use your bachelor's degree working in jobs that tap into aspects of clinical and couseling psychology, your best bet for maximizing your salary would be a position as a: Psychiatric aide Psychiatric technician Human service assistant Community and social services specialist

Community and social services specialist

The American Psychological Association (APA) reflects the tremendous diversity of subfields in psychology by identifying specific divisions, each one related to a subfield. Which division should you investigate to learn about exercise and sport psychology? Division XII Division 47 Division ESP (short for Exercise and Sport Psychology) Division APA-Applied Sport

Division 47

State licensure regarding careers in exercise and sport psychology is required for individuals who: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Do research Do assessments Are policy specialists Provide treatment Perform diagnoses Are college educators

Do assessments Provide treatment Perform diagnoses

The American Psychological Association (APA) offers accreditation for: Doctoral programs in clinical and counseling psychology Doctoral programs in all subfields of psychology All graduate programs (both master's and doctoral) in clinical and counseling psychology All graduate programs (both master's and doctoral) in all subfields of psychology Master's degree programs in clinical and counseling psychology

Doctoral programs in clinical and counseling psychology

The 2014 graph shows that, as compared to a high school graduate, a college graduate with a bachelor's degree: Earns, on average, $228 more per week and is slightly less likely to be unemployed Earns, on average, $312 more per week and is slightly less likely to be unemployed Earns, on average, $433 more per week and is about half as likely to be unemployed Earns, on average, $333 more per week and is about half as likely to be unemployed

Earns, on average, $433 more per week and is about half as likely to be unemployed

At CSULB, you can take PSY 100, 110, and 220 all in the same semester. (T/F)

False

The field of exercise and sport psychology is exclusively applied to athletes. (T/F)

False

Use a ________ resume, if your work and practical experiences are limited. Chronological Functional

Functional

School psychologists engage in program evaluations in situations where: Instructional and learning programs have been deemed ineffective Appropriate strategies to improve instruction have been identified but not yet implemented Appropriate strategies to improve instruction have not been identified Gathering information about an academic program will help serve individual students

Gathering information about an academic program will help serve individual students

Clinical and counseling psychologists' theoretical orientation in their practice is likely to be heavily influenced by their: Region of the country Patients' needs Graduate program Personal background Interests

Graduate program

Recently, a growing number of MBA (Master's in Business Administration) programs offer special programs and courses for those interested in: Improving the management of government and nonprofit organizations Creating health care reforms in mental health care management Developing new systems for higher education administration Learning to maximize company profitability during challenging economic times

Improving the management of government and nonprofit organizations

Despite a number of negatives, managed care plans have had a positive impact on clinical and counseling psychologists, because these plans: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Increased public access to mental health care Reduced job stress of practicing psychologists Created a more predictable flow of new patients and referrals Resulted in psychologists having greater satisfaction with their income Addressed rampant treatment costs

Increased public access to mental health care Created a more predictable flow of new patients and referrals Addressed rampant treatment costs

Which of the following are TRUE of a resume? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) It should answer what you can do for an employer. It should use action verbs to describe your accomplishments. It should be 3 - 4 pages. Detail is important in describing your work experiences. Research shows employers take 1 minute to read a resume. It should answer why you should be hired for the job.

It should answer what you can do for an employer. It should use action verbs to describe your accomplishments. It should answer why you should be hired for the job.

Which of the following are characteristics of psychotherapy? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) It's used on less severe problems. Its focus of treatment is to cure the problem It's used on problems that are internal to self. It's used for problems of a narrow scope. It's used for shorter-term treatment.

Its focus of treatment is to cure the problem It's used on problems that are internal to self

he amount of material students are assigned to read in their courses dramatically increases in college. Which of the following are important techniques for boosting reading comprehension? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Link the topics you are reading to knowledge you already possess Read the material thoroughly exactly in the order it is presented Skip material that is confusing to you and that you don't understand Examine major topics to be covered (e.g., a chapter outline) before reading Generate a list of questions about the topics that you want to cover Quiz yourself about the major topics after you finish reading

Link the topics you are reading to knowledge you already possess Examine major topics to be covered (e.g., a chapter outline) before reading Generate a list of questions about the topics that you want to cover Quiz yourself about the major topics after you finish reading

Since the 1970s, a great deal of U.S. health care is offered through managed care organizations. Surveys of licensed psychologists have found that 80% report that managed care has had a negative impact on their work. Which of the following explain this negative impact, as described in your text? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Psychologists whose caseloads include more managed care cases report that they receive more supervision from the managed care organization. Managed care organizations contributed to greater competition among clinical and counseling psychologists for patients and a greater willingness to provide services for reduced fees. Managed care organizations have sought the services of master's level (not doctorate) mental health providers, because these professionals are willing to accept lower reimbursement rates.

Managed care organizations contributed to greater competition among clinical and counseling psychologists for patients and a greater willingness to provide services for reduced fees. Managed care organizations have sought the services of master's level (not doctorate) mental health providers, because these professionals are willing to accept lower reimbursement rates.

Which of the following is TRUE of advertising and promotions managers? The job growth is expected to be slower than average through 2014. Many people begin at lower level positions and are promoted. Median annual earnings in 2004 were $66,530. Nonmanufacturing firms usually pay higher salaries than manufacturing firms.

Many people begin at lower level positions and are promoted.

The Psychology Student association (PSA) and Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society: (check all that apply) Meet together every other week Require students to attend every meeting Always have free food Never have guest speakers or interesting workshops Look good on vitas and resumes for applying to graduate school and jobs

Meet together every other week Look good on vitas and resumes for applying to graduate school and jobs

Which of the following would you be REQUIRED to have, if you wished to work as a school psychologist in a public school setting in most states? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Passing score on the Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology National certification as a school psychologist granted by the National Association of School Psychologists Minimum of the specialist level degree Minimum of doctoral level degree Completion of the Praxis School Psychology Exam

National certification as a school psychologist granted by the National Association of School Psychologists Minimum of the specialist level degree Completion of the Praxis School Psychology Exam

To declare the Psychology major, you need: PSY 100, 110, and 310 with a grade of B or better and a GPA of 3.0. PSY 100, 110, and 220 with a grade of C or better and an overall GPA of 2.5. PSY 100, 110, 220, and 241 and an overall GPA of 3.5. PSY 100, 110, 220, AND 241 with a grade of C or better and a 2.5 CSULB GPA.

PSY 100, 110, 220, and 241 and an overall GPA of 3.5.

If you plan on going to Graduate School in Psychology, you should plan on taking: (check all that apply) PSY 310 Intermediate Statistics, 411 Experimental Design & Analysis, and 412 Multivariate Statistics PSY 314 Assessment and/or 315 Testing Only the minimum required courses for the Psychology major PSY 499 (Independent Study credit doing research with a faculty member) Lots of elective courses from other departments

PSY 310 Intermediate Statistics, 411 Experimental Design & Analysis, and 412 Multivariate Statistics PSY 314 Assessment and/or 315 Testing PSY 499 (Independent Study credit doing research with a faculty member)

Which of the following jobs related to exercise and sport psychology would you be eligible for with a bachelor's degree? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Personal trainer Youth sports coach Recreational worker for a state park Counselor treating athletes with performance anxiety Health fitness instructor

Personal trainer Youth sports coach Recreational worker for a state park Health fitness instructor

Your text provides a profile about Dr. William Pfohl, a professor at Western Kentucky University and someone who has had a very successful career in school psychology. In reading his biography, you learn to appreciate that school psychology is a profession where: Professionals enjoy a hands-on career working with real people in real settings It is impractical to teach in the field while maintaining a private practice The only way to contribute to the field is to work in formal school settings The work day is predictable and follows a specific routine

Professionals enjoy a hands-on career working with real people in real settings

Clinical and counseling psychology students who are not interested in conducting research may prefer to pursue a: PsyD PhD

PsyD

There are many options for working with a bachelor's degree in areas related to clinical or counseling psychology. Of the following, if you are interested in working in a treatment facility AND interested in maximizing your salary, you should apply for jobs as a: Psychiatric aide Psychiatric technician Residential advisor Human service assistant

Psychiatric technician

You can drop by the Psychology Resource Office (PRO) in room PSY 206 for: (Check all that apply) Questions about the Psychology Department Resources Capstones and GE questions Graduate School in Psychology resources Help finding a job with a BA in Psychology resources PSY 301 help Tutoring for psychology courses Course syllabi from Psychology courses Academic Advising

Questions about the Psychology Graduate School in Psychology resources Help finding a job with a BA in Psychology resources PSY 301 help Course syllabi from Psychology courses

Imagine that you want to identify some of the cutting-edge topics currently under investigation in exercise and sport psychology. To do so, you decide to skim the literature and see what research is being reported in relevant journals. ALL of the following are actual journals EXCEPT: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology Human Movement Science Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology Research in Performance Quarterly Motor Control The Sport Psychologist

Research in Performance Quarterly

For human resources manager positions, employers seek individuals with which of the following qualities: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Sensitivity and respectfulness of diversity Good negotiation skills Established time-management skills Good numeric and computer skills Ability to show discretion Good listening skills Experience in teaching and instructing others Ability to function under pressure

Sensitivity and respectfulness of diversity Good negotiation skills Ability to show discretion Good listening skills Ability to function under pressure

According to the research on time management, _____ appears to play an important role in working efficiently (Strickland & Galimba, 2001). Starting with a pleasant task Completing large amounts of work in one sitting Setting personal goals Having fewer tasks to do

Setting personal goals

The Boulder model is a specific type of graduate training for clinical and counseling psychologists. Which of the following are characteristics of the Boulder model? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Students are prepared for careers in private practice. Successful completion of the program results in a PsyD. Enrollment in the graduate program is intended for many students at once. Successful completion of the program results in a PhD. Students are prepared for careers in research.

Students are prepared for careers in private practice. Successful completion of the program results in a PhD. Students are prepared for careers in research.

Being a successful student requires you to appreciate which of the following (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)? That everyone at CSULB wants you to succeed You might find it takes more effort to make friends here than at other (smaller) schools That the majority of people who apply to CSULB are admitted That you have to work more independently on your studies than you might have before That you have to be more self-motivated than ever before

That everyone at CSULB wants you to succeed You might find it takes more effort to make friends here than at other (smaller) schools That you have to work more independently on your studies than you might have before That you have to be more self-motivated than ever before

Which group of psychology courses are open to Psychology majors only? (Meaning you must be declared as a psychology major to take these courses) The Group 1 courses (PSY 331, 332, 333, etc.) The Group 3 courses from Sub-group B The 400 level courses The Psychology Electives courses

The 400 level courses

If you were looking for opportunities for Research experience, where could you look? (Check all that apply) The Faculty Research Areas section of the Psychology department website On BeachBoard In the Psychology Resource Office (Room 206) on bulletin boards, handouts, or postings By conducting a library search using COAST Looking in the Psychology Student Study Center in room PSY 314 By asking faculty you've taken classes with about openings in their research labs

The Faculty Research Areas section of the Psychology department website In the Psychology Resource Office (Room 206) on bulletin boards, handouts, or postings By asking faculty you've taken classes with about openings in their research labs

Two excellent sources of occupational information (including job descriptions, training requirements, and salaries) are: (CHECK TWO BELOW) The College Graduate Employment website (see http://www.jobfinder.com) The Occupational Outlook Handbook (see http://www.bls.gov.oco/home.htm) The APA Monitor published monthly and available on the APA website (www.apa.org) O*NET (see http://www.onetcenter.org/)

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (see http://www.bls.gov.oco/home.htm) O*NET (see http://www.onetcenter.org/)

As compared to high school, the difficulty of the academic work increases significantly in college. This increase in difficulty takes the forms of: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) The amount of material you are expected to learn can be extensive The expectation that students will demonstrate purposeful and reflective thinking about the material You being expected to remember the information learned in similar courses in high school Understanding the material in greater depth as topics are covered in more detail Professors assigning and expecting work to be completed at an advanced level

The amount of material you are expected to learn can be extensive The expectation that students will demonstrate purposeful and reflective thinking about the material Understanding the material in greater depth as topics are covered in more detail Professors assigning and expecting work to be completed at an advanced level

All of the following are TRUE for medical and health services managers EXCEPT: Their median annual salary in 2004 was $67,430 The majority of them work in private hospitals They develop and maintain computerized record management systems They are skilled in communication, data analysis, and decision making

The majority of them work in private hospitals

The Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) is a major organization helping to define the field, and it divides exercise and sport psychology into three interrelated areas: Social Psychology, Performance Enhancement/Intervention, and Health and Exercise Psychology. Which of the following best describes the focus of the Health and Exercise Psychology area? The research, theory, and practice intended to improve performance in sport and exercise The role of exercise in disease remediation, injury rehabilitation, and stress reduction Individual and group processes in sport and exercise settings Examination of factors related to the sport participant, coach, team, and spectator

The role of exercise in disease remediation, injury rehabilitation, and stress reduction

ATLAS does all the academic advising for psychology students. (T/F)

True

All of the following are places to find Volunteer opportunities: at PRO (in the Career Resource Room), at SLD (Student Life and Development), and at ASI (Associated Students, Inc.) (T/F)

True

Given the increasing interest in the field of exercise and sport psychology, competition may squeeze out master's-level practitioners in favor of doctoral-trained individuals, particularly because more states are requiring licensure at the doctoral level in order to practice. (T/F)

True

If you are declared as a psychology "pre-major", you will have to declare a "real" major by 60 units. (T/F)

True

Psi Chi is the honor society in Psychology. (T/F)

True

The American Psychological Association (APA) evaluates and provides training standards for master's level programs in school psychology. (T/F)

True

The Psychology Department has over 1500 psychology majors/minors. (T/F)

True

When looking for research opportunities, you should focus on asking tenured or tenure-track faculty members. (T/F)

True

Your reading recommends that you let people know you are listing them as references as you search for jobs. (T/F)

True

When examining information about particular types of occupations, it is important to consider a variety of different aspects about the occupations. Nauta (2002) recommends that you explore which of the following? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Typical job duties Minimum and preferred qualifications If the company will provide necessary equipment (e.g., computer) Lifestyle issues Whether you will have a private office The job outlook for the future Who you will be working with Opportunities for advancement

Typical job duties Minimum and preferred qualifications Lifestyle issues The job outlook for the future Opportunities for advancement

There are two basic types of graduate programs in clinical and counseling psychology: university-based (e.g., psychology departments at universities) and professional school programs (institutions that are largely independent from universities). Which of the following statements about the differences between these two kinds of programs is TRUE? University-based programs accept a much greater percentage of graduate school applicants (41%) than professional school programs (14%). Professional school programs have smaller enrollments and thus greater opportunities for individual student mentoring than do university-based programs. University-based programs largely grant PhD degrees (meaning doctoral students here do significant research), while professional school programs grant PsyD degrees. Professional school programs offer many more students full financial assistance during graduate school (72% of students receive aid) as opposed to university-based programs (only 18% of students receive aid).

University-based programs largely grant PhD degrees (meaning doctoral students here do significant research), while professional school programs grant PsyD degrees.

Assessment refers to any formal evaluation of a patient, typically using standardized tests and interviews. They are performed to answer such questions as: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) what can the field of psychology learn from this patient what treatments might be recommended what might be the correct diagnosis what can family and other support systems offer to help the patient what is the state of the patient's current functioning

What treatments might be recommended What might be the correct diagnosis What is the state of the patient's current functioning

Educational psychologists are interested in a wide variety of topics related to teaching and learning. Their interests encompass all of the following activities EXCEPT: Investigating the effectiveness of instructional methods, like specific teaching materials Working directly with individual students in formal settings, like classrooms Studying the impact of environmental variables, such as classroom management techniques, on student learning Examining factors affecting student learning, such as intelligence, study habits, and motivation

Working directly with individual students in formal settings, like classrooms

If you try to register for a psychology course and do not have the prerequisites: You will get a jump start on graduating early. You can ask the psychology department to allow you to take the course without the prerequisites, and usually they will agree. You will still have to take the prerequisite course at some point later on, for the psychology major or minor. You will not be prepared for the course and will have a difficult time with the material.

You will not be prepared for the course and will have a difficult time with the material.

All of the following are recommended by your reading as great places to conduct a job search. The reading recommends that one of the best places to begin your job search is: On the internet Through your network of family, friends, and coworkers Your campus career development center Local business directories

Your campus career development center