PSY2023 Final Exam
Here is a sample course description: CLP 3302 Clinical Psychology (PR: PSY2012, PPE3003); An overview of approaches to psychopathology, methods of clinical assessment, and various approaches to individual and group counseling. What does the "PR" mean in the course description?
"Prerequisite"
The 2014 Median Pay for Psychologists was...
$70,700
How many of these courses do you have to take for the BS Psychology degree requirements? EXP 3404C Basic Learning Processes EXP 3204C Perception EXP 3604C Cognitive Psychology PSB 4240C Neuropsychology EXP3640 Psychology of Language PSY 4215C Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
2
According to O*Net, what percentage of Social and Community Service Managers have a Bachelor's degree as their highest degree earned?
51
According to your textbook, which of the following is NOT a common reason why many students major in psychology?
A desire to become a psychiatrist
What is a Psychology Peer Advisor?
A psychology major who assists other psychology major in understanding and completing degree requirements
What percentage of individuals with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, actually work in something directly related to psychology?
About 25%
If a section of your audit has an "IP" next to it, that means...
It is in progress and will be done upon successful completion of the current semester
Check all that apply: Which of the following occupations require a Master's degree (but not a doctoral degree)?
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) School Psychologist
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: Which of the following are recommended when shaping your undergraduate career towards your goals?
Maintain a strong GPA, Seek relevant work/life experience Take relevant undergraduate courses and electives Be able to show leadership and involvement in your undergraduate experience
On the Explore Careers and Majors.com website is a link to a "Career Planning Resource Center", what is the first step in career planning and exploration process? HINT: just put A as your answer (Step One - Awareness, Knowledge, and Assessment). The website took down their helpful information :(
Step One - Awareness, Knowledge, and Assessment
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: Which of the following are among the "four most common career areas for individuals with a Bachelor's degree in psychology"?
Therapy, Human Resources, Residential Care
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: If you desire to seek out experience outside of the classroom related to psychology (such as internships, being a teaching or research assistant), your textbook reminds you that it is important to keep in mind that..
These opportunities may not be advertised-- often students learn about them by actively seeking them out. There are limited opportunities to gain experience outside of the classroom. Students have to compete with other students to obtain these positions. Academic abilities, motivation and previous experience make a difference in whether or not a student is selected for an opportunity outside of the classroom.
Match the MBTI type with what they tend to contribute to the workplace:
Thinking Types: most incisive analysis Feeling Types: most skillful understanding and handling of people Intuitive Types: clearest vision of the future Sensing Types: most practical realism
Where can you find your Catalog Year on your audit?
Top Right Corner
The use of the Myers Briggs and Self-Directed Search falls into this career development theory.
Trait or Factor Theory
3,000-4,000 level courses are considered to be "Upper Level" courses.
True
College students with an internal academic locus of control do better academically.
True
Human resources deals with training and professional development within an organization; organizational development; and career development of employees. There are jobs in this area for individuals who hold a Bachelor's degree in psychology.
True
If you are a transfer student with tons of credits already earned, you must still earn at least 30 credits from UCF to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.
True
In a job interview, it is expected that the candidate will ask questions.
True
The majority of individuals with a Bachelor's degree in psychology do not go on to graduate school.
True
Typically, personal demographic information such as race, gender, age, religion are not included on a resume.
True
You can earn upper level credits for Undergraduate Fieldwork.
True
You can run your own degree audit to keep track of your progress toward your degree.
True
You must get a 2.0 GPA or higher each semester to avoid being put academic probation.
True
Which of the following is NOT a UCF requirement?
Two years of high school foreign language will fulfill the Psychology B.S degree Foreign Language Requirement
Which of the following is NOT actually a resource available to you for major and career exploration and planning?
UCF Counseling and Psychological Services Center, UCF Psychology Advising Center, UCF Career Services, UCF Virtual Career Center (All of these are available)
Which of the following has as a goal for members "to be informed about Psychology at UCF."
UCF Psychological Society
Which is a common challenge for psychology majors?
Understanding the scientific basis of psychology, writing and APA style, conducting literature searches, learning independently (All of the above are common challenges)
If someone is struggling to figure out if psychology is the right major for them, they may want to seek answers to these questions
What are my skills and abilities? What do I want to do? How do my values relate to possible career choices? What is stopping me from doing what I want to do? What majors tend to be a good fit for individuals with my personality type and interests? (All of the Above)
Check ALL that apply: Values exploration in relation to your choice of major and career goals, should include your values in relation to...
Work-home balance, status, helping others, safety, achievement, autonomy, income
Select ALL of the following that are TRUE
You must earn a 2.0 Overall GPA, 2.0 UCF GPA, and a 2.0 Psychology GPA to graduate with a Psychology B.S. from UCF
In which of the following situations would a functional resume be more preferable to a chronological resume?
a person has large gaps in employment
Which of the following should not be included in a resume?
a person's previous salary
Sending out resumes and contacting potential employers is _______ job search behavior.
active
The largest employment sector of recent recipients of Bachelor's degrees in psychology is...
business/private industry
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the job outlook for psychologists is...
expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations
Which of the following would you be advised NOT to include in your Admission Essay or Personal Statement according to the textbook and the article provided?
family background or personal experience with psychological issues that led to your interest in psychology
A resume that is organized around skills instead of employment dates is referred to as a __________
functional resume
CHECK ALL THE ANSWERS THAT APPLY: How do you shape your undergraduate experience to prepare to apply for graduate school?
maintain a high GPA take appropriate coursework volunteer, complete fieldwork, or get a job that shows some related experience get research experience demonstrate involvement in your university through active membership in organizations such as the Psychological Society and Psi Chi
Which is not an interview approach used by organizations?
projective
According the Module 2, Part II, what is "One of the best things you can do to make sure you succeed in college" ?
read and continue to use your course syllabi
As discussed in the module and text, in addition to a strong GPA and strong GRE scores, this becomes crucially important to gain acceptance to a Ph.D. program in psychology...
research experience
Goals are most effective when they are:
specific and difficult
Which of the following tools can help you find and get a job?
the internet, your social network, newspaper listings
For whom is it most important to obtain research experience?
For the psychology major planning to apply to doctoral programs in psychology
Check ALL of the following that are required for you to become an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for a UCF Psychology course.
GPA of 3.0 Must enroll in the TA training course Must have completed the course that you TA for Must have earned an A in the course that you TA for
Almost all graduate programs in psychology require the
GRE General Test
What did your textbook describe as two things that psychology majors want out of their undergraduate psychology degree program but that faculty do NOT think of as core goals for the psychology major?
Gaining applied experience and learning how to help others
According to the textbook and the module, what is an outstanding reference published by the APA to look up information on all types of graduate programs?
Graduate Study in Psychology
Which is not an explicit learning goal put forth by the APA for undergraduate psychology majors?
Helping People
According to the module, what distinguishes psychology majors from other students?
High in Openness and High in Empathy
What is the top hiring strategy by employers?
Hiring or promoting from within
Match the MBTI type with its best descriptor.
Intuitive: Inspired by a hunch Thinking: Fair, Impartial, and Impersonal Sensing: Focus on the facts and what can be observed Judging: Structured and planful Introversion: Energized by inner world of ideas and experiences Feeling: Decisions based on the right thing to do and compassion Perceiving: Flexible and Adaptable Extroversion: Energized and inspired by being around people
Match the Holland type (code) with its descriptor.
Investigative: Enjoys intellectual pursuits Conventional: Clerical and Administrative tasks Artistic: Tend to be nonconforming and idealistic Realistic: Often prefers working outdoors Social: Altruistic, Friendly, Cooperative Enterprising: Competitive, Enjoys Leadership
Which of the following is NOT one of the top 10 occupations for individuals with only a Bachelor's degree in Psychology?
Psychologists
This type of interview is most likely to ask abstract, ambiguous questions.
Puzzle
According O*Net, what is the Interest Code (Hollands 3-letter code) for a Psychiatric Technician?
SER
What is the correct order in which you must take these courses?
STA 2023 Statistical Methods > PSY 3204C Statistical Methods in Psychology > PSY 3213C Research Methods
Your textbook talks about questions to stimulate formation of life goals. Which is not a type of question they recommend asking?
Sexual Intimacy
Check ALL that apply: When facing career/major choice indecision, exploration of these are important...
Skills, Personality, Interests
Select ALL the courses that are required for the psychology B.S. degree:
Statistical Methods in Psychology, History and Systems of Psychology, Physiological Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology
Why is your Catalog year important?
It corresponds to the Degree Requirements required for you
How long should a resume be?
1 page
Which profession requires medical school (M.D./D.O.degree)?
Psychiatrist
Check ALL that apply: which of the following can prescribe medications?
Psychiatrists
How many of these do you have to take to fulfill the B.S. in Psychology degree requirements? CLP 3302 Clinical Psychology EXP 3250 Principles of Human Factors Psychology INP 3004 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
1
According to the Florida licensure requirements, how many TOTAL supervised hours must a clinical psychologist have in order to become licensed in Florida? (Be sure to read the licensure requirements and include internship and post-doctoral supervision hours)
4000
According to the Module, how many psychology majors typically go on to graduate school?
5%
According to the module, how many years after completion of your Bachelor's degree does it take to become a psychologist?
5-9
Which of the following is NOT found in the core and nature of the academic work in most undergraduate psychology programs?
An emphasis on learning how to help others
"I am so nervous. That means I am less qualified than the other job applicants here! " Is an example of...
Emotional Reasoning
Match the occupation with its description
Behavioral Analysis: Use the principles of learning and conditioning to modify and change behavior Forensic Psychology: as a psychological expert on explicitly psyholegal issues, in direct assistance to courts, parties to legal proceedings, correctional and forensic mental health facilities, and administrative, judicial and legislative agencies acting in an adjudicative capacity Human Factors Psychology: the discovery and exchange of knowledge concerning the characteristics of human beings that are applicable to the design of systems and devices of all kinds Industrial Organizational Psychology: Application of psychological principles to organizations such as selection and training of employees; organizational behavioral models of motivation, job satisfaction, and productivity; test theory and construction, and assessment center technology Clinical Psychology: Deals with serious psychopathology Counseling Psychology: Deals with the "Worried well", problems of living and adjustment issues, phase of life issues
What is the "B" in the A-B-C model?
Beliefs
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: According to your textbook chapter, having career goals is associated with...
Better adjustment to current employment, grounding in the face of a changing career environment, better overall health and wellbeing, more positive attitudes about work, better attendance in high school, and higher levels of self-esteem
Which of the following courses satisfy the "DIVERSITY" requirement within the "B.S. in Psychology: Restricted and Science Electives" requirement?" Select ALL that satisfy this requirement.
CLP 3184 Women's Mental Health SOP 3742 Psychology of Women SOP 3784 Psychology of Diversity SOP 3724 Psychology of Prejudice SOP 3723 Cross Cultural Psychology
This type of resume is the most common:
Chronological
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: According to the text, what are the benefits of internships, fieldwork and work experience?
Clarification of interests and goals Skill development Increased self awareness Networking
Which of the following will fulfill the Language Requirement for the Psychology BS? Check ALL that apply.
College level Elementary I and Elementary II of a foreign language Passing the Proficiency Exam equivalent CLEP credits College level courses in American Sign Language I and II
Art & Music, Psychology, Teaching, Human resources, Literature, Research, Religious service, Health Care
Common "NF" career paths
Which of the following was NOT recommended in the Psychology Today article as a possible minor for a Psychology major?
Computer Science, Philosophy, Biology and Life Sciences, Math, Anthropology, English/Technical Writing (All of the above were possibilities)
What does the top hiring strategy suggest that job seekers need to do?
Consider getting hired in a lower level position, Consider taking a temporary position, Consider working as an intern or volunteer (All of the Above)
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, what is the job outlook for Recreational Therapists?
Expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations
A junior hates his accounting major. However, he is afraid to change his major because his parents want him to select a business major and are not willing to pay for school for just any major. He doesn't want to disappoint them and have them upset with him. He continues to take accounting courses, but his grades keep going down hill. He doesn't get involved with school opportunities like he should. He is not taking the actions needed to successfully plan and follow a career path in accounting. This is best characterized as a problem with...
External Conflict
According to the Module, you are typically better off pursuing a Minor than earning credits you need in other ways.
False
Certificates are less focused on an area than Minors.
False
Clinical, Counseling and School Psychologists can be licensed in Florida, but there is no licensure for clinical social workers or mental health counselors.
False
Even a strong GPA should not be included on your resume.
False
If you get a C- (C minus) in a required course, the course requirement will be satisfied.
False
It is inappropriate to include volunteer experiences on a resume.
False
It is not recommended to send a thank you note after an interview.
False
It is rare for a job search to take longer than 6 months.
False
Minors are required for Psychology Majors.
False
Networking is one of the least effective ways of getting a job.
False
To become a clinical psychologist, you earn a Master's degree as your highest degree earned, but do NOT need to go to Medical School..
False
True or False: All research experiences are valued equally by graduate programs.
False
Check ALL that are correct about Minors.
Minors must be completed along with a Bachelor's degree Minors are optional for Psychology majors Minors must be declared online through MyUCF
According to the "What Can I Do With this Major?" website, what is the first "Information/strategy" recommended for Psychology majors?
Obtain practical experience through part-time or summer jobs such as camp counselor, tutor, or resident hall advisor.
In this sample course description: CLP 3302 Clinical Psychology (PR: PSY2012, PPE3003); An overview of approaches to psychopathology, methods of clinical assessment, and various approaches to individual and group counseling. What are the prerequisites that must be taken before taking CLP 3302?
PSY 2012 and PPE 3003
