Careers in Psychology Midterm
Lynn will be taking the GRE psychology subject test during the fall of her senior year. It would be best for her to
take her core psychology courses prior to her senior year
Which of the following is true? (chap 3)
the information about the psychology major provided by your fellow psychology students may not be valid or applicable to all students including you
Joe is a college freshman who has not decided on a major. He does not like biology or chemistry and in looking through the university catalogue he notices that a major in psychology at his university does not require courses in the natural sciences. As a result Joe declares psychology as his major. This is an example of
the path of least resistance reasoning
Which of the following is true for acceptance rate and performance on exams?
there is a negative relationship between a clinical psycholgy program's acceptance rate and performance on the lincensing exam
McGovern and Hawkins found that
students rated getting applied experience learning to help others as much more important part of their undergraduate psychology education than faculty did
Developmental theory
suggests that career preferences mature and evolve over time
Type Theory
suggests that people adopt a few overall dispositions or tendencies that draw them to careers tha satify their unique needs
Social-Cognitive Theory
takes into account people's outcomes for expectancies and belief in their own capabilites
According to your textbook, academic success in college is largely based on
the ability to learn new information and master new skills
According to the textbook, which of the following is the best definition of stress?
the perception that one's resources are inadequate to deal with demands
Cover letters should consist of
three main paragraphs: one describing why you're writing, one relating your background to the position, and one reiterating your interest
Samantha recently received her bachelor's degree in psychology. If she like most first time, full time college students she
took more than 4 years to complete her degree
there is _____ relationship between job satisfaction and physical and mental needs
a clear
According to your textbook the discipline of psychology is often viewed as being
a leader in undergraduate education
A bachelor's degree in psychology can serve as
a liberal arts degree ad a preprofessional degree
As a preprofessional degree, a bachelor's degree in psychology prepares students
for graduate study in psycholgoy
Letting peope know that you're looking for a position and trying to make connections with others in the field you want to pursue as a career is know as
networking
Which of the following statements is true of graduate programs?
all above are true (graduate school in psychology is demanding, the application process for graduate school in psychology is demanding, the 10 year doctoral completion rate is 65%)
Attrition rate refers to
the number or percentage of students who leave a graduate program
Which of the following topics is not topics is not typically covered in an academic advising session?
all of the above (course selection, academic performance, student's career plans)
Which of the following statements is true on thank you notes?
all of the above (sending a thank you note following an interview, should be sent immediately, send an email thank you note)
is a set of guidelines for preparing written text in psychology
APA style
provides guidelines and learning objectives for undergraduate programs in psychology
American Psychological Association (APA)
establishes enforceable standards that are to be followed by psychologists
American Psychological Assoication Ethics Codes
Which of the following is an example of an external locus of control?
Brenda did really well on the final exam in her Sociology class. When her sister congratulated her and asked her how she did so she replied, "The test was easy".
Which of is an example of an internal locus of control?
Jeff got an A on his final exam in Biology. When he told his friends about it he said,"It was challenging exam but I put in a lot of time studying for it."
What three questions should you ask yourself in order to determine whether psychology is a good fit for you?
Do I understand that psychology is a scientific discipline? Does psychology fit my interests, skills, abilities, and values? Is psychology the best degree to help me accomplish my career goals?
Which of the following is the best example of psychology as an applied field?
Dr. Henry is collecting data on the social behavior of rats
Tonya is a psychology mahor and is interested in applying to graduate programs in biopsychology. She decides that it would be really helpful for her to have a mentor. Who would likely be the best mentor for Tonya?
Dr. Pulow, who is a psychology professor at Tonya's university and does biopsychology research
Which of the following is an example of a behavioral-type interview question?
Tell me about a time when you had a conflict with a coworker
The GRE Psychology Subject Test is a test that
covers all areas of psychology
The _____ clinical training leads to a PsyD
Vail Model
Why is it a good idea to talk with faculty members in your department whom you have not had as instructors?
all the above (they may have interests that match yours, they may have attended graduate school at an institution that is of interest to you, they may have teaching or research assistantships available
The office staff in your psychology department are important resources because
all of the above (they may be the people you would need to talk to in order to schedule appointments with faculty, advisors, or the department chair, they may be knowledgeable about degree requirements, they may have access to printed materials and forms that are relevant to the major)
Which of the following is a test wise strategy?
all of the above (underlining the most important terms, using content from other items to identify correct answers, checking to see if the grammar of an item provides clues)
Which of the following statements i true with regard to interviews?
all of the above (you should take copies of your resume with you to an interview, during an interview you should demonstrate your knowledge of the company, you should send a thank-you note following an interview
Gaither and Bulter found that
although psychology students expected to learn about the science of psychology they had equal expectations for learning clinical skills
Bryce is a psychology major and is planning to apply to graduate programs in forensic psychology. Having an internship, field experience, or relevant work experience can be helpful to him because
an admissions committee can see that his interests are supported with first hand experience
Which of the following statements is true? (chapter 2)
an advising appointment can include discussion of a student's career plans
One benefit of involvement in student organizations in psychology is that it
can provide opportunities to work with peers while learning leadership skills
People:
should expect to change careers multiple times
The research conducted by psychologists can be described as
systematic
Psychology graduate programs must make offers of admissions by
April 1
Which of the following students is likely to graduate with the most debt associated with their graduate education?
Elanor, who graduated with a PsyD is clinical psychology
Akio attended a community college before transferring to a 4 year university to complete his psychology degree. He will be applying to doctoral programs in social psychology next fall. For his graduate applications, Akio will:
be required to submit transcripts for all colleges he attended
Although some psychologists conduct research psychology is not considered a scientific field
false
Doctoral programs in social psychology have _____ acceptance rates than doctoral programs in clincial psychology
lower
The GPA a psychology graduate program requires for admission is typically
much higher than the GPAs applicants accepted into the program
On a resume a(n) _____ provides a snapshot summary of your best qualifications
profile
Which of the following statement is true for psychology?
psychology has consistently been one of the most popular college major
In order to learn how to conduct literature searches in psychology you should
become familiar with the tools used to locate sources, practice using search databases, and understand how to use the results of your search
Psychology is defined as the scientific study of
behavior and mental processes
Jean is considering approaching Professor Hirst to ask about the possbility of being a research assistant in her lab next semester. It would be most important for Jean to
demonstrate that she already knows something about Professor Hirst's research interests
Karen is taking an exam in her research methods course and is trying to anwer the following question: In an experiment, a variable that is manupulated is known as an:
dependent variable
Which career development theory suggests that our career preferences mature over time and are subject to change?
developmental theory
College professors typically use class time to provide overviews or summaries of course material
false
The best color paper to use for your resume is
white or off white
Most graduate programs in psychology require ______ letters of recommendation from applicants
3
Psi Chi and Psi Beta typically require at least a ____ GPA
3.0
What percentage of the GRE psychology subject test is focused on experimental psychology?
40%
Tamako is applying to doctoral programs in counseling psychology. According to your textbook _____ of the programs she applies to should have reent admissions statistics that she exceeds
50%
The _____ divisions of the American Psychological Association (APA)
54; are devoted to specific interest areas
The survey reported in your textbook approximately ______ of psychology doctoral graduates secured their first choice of employment opportunities
72%
Survey data shows that _____ of employers prefer to hire candidates with relevant work experience
74%
A bachelor's degree can serve as
a liberal arts degree and preprofessional degree
Cognitive psychology has demonstrated that in order to learn, new information must be
all of the above (actively processed, reduced to meaningful and manageable units, rehearsed and reviewed repeatedly over time)
The educational background section of a resume should include all of the following except
all of the above should be included in the educational section of the resume (name of university, location of university, applicant's major/degree)
Which of the following is a resource that can be helpful to undergraduate students in psychology?
all the above (professors you have for your courses, professors in your department whom you have not had classes, staff in the psychology department office)
Which of the following statements is true about the use of calculators on the GRE general test?
an on-screen calculator is available
developing educational, life, and career goals is
an ongoing, lifelong process
______ administers the intership matching process
association of psychology postdoctoral and internships centers
Nan is a human resources recruiter for a large marketing research firm. Today she interviewed two people who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: Laurie, who spent a semester as an intern/practicum student in a business setting, and Kim, who did well in her classes but did not pursue any experiences outside of the classroom. Nan decides to offer the job to Laurie. Which of the following is most likely to be the reason she favored Laurie over Kim?
because Laurie had an intership/practicum experience during the interview she was able to show a clearer and more nature understanding of her career goals
Mitsuru has a comprehensive final exam coming up in his abnormal psychology class. According to your textbook, which of the following strategies is likely to be most effective in preparing for the exam?
breaking down the material into sections and studying those sections repeatedly over time
The largest percentage of recent graduates with a bachelor's degree in psychology works in
business and private industry
In order to earn a doctoral degree in _______ a year long internship is required
clinical, school, and counseling psychology
Compared to high school courses
college courses cover material in more detail
Which of the following is true about college professors?
college professors are typically less available than high school teachers and interactions are likely to focus exclusively on academic issues
Which of the following is likely to have the least impact on an applicant's consideration for admission to a graduate program in psychology?
community service and extra curricular activities
Which of the following statements is true? (chapter 2)
compared to high school in college there is usually an increased emphasis on openness to and tolerance to different backgrounds and opinions
Career goals have little meaing in isolation from educational and life goals. The three steps involved in sound career decision making are
considering life goals -> considering career goals -> considering educational goals
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is a book
containing the ethical principles by which psychological research is conducted
our self-concept often changes as a function our experiences. Similarly our preferences for and satisfcation with different types of careers also evolve. These ideas fit best with which career development theory?
developmental theory
Trait/Factor Theory
emphasizes the role that personal characteristics play in career choices; focuses on the match or mismatch between personality characteristics and a career
Although psychology mahors can get involved in psychology related organizations at the regional level, national orgaizations such as the American Psychological Association and the Association for Psychologyical Sciences do not have memberships for undergraduate students
false
Bethany is a psychology major who plans to apply to graduate programs in industrial-organizational psychology. She would like to identify a mentor among the faculty in her department. It would be best for her to choose a mentor outside of her interest area because that person would provide more objective advice regarding the graduate school application process
false
Psychologists study human behavior but not animal behavior
false
Two key activities for psychologists are conducting research and applying research to real world problems. According to your textbook, many psychologists
focus on both research and applying research to real world problems
Which of the following is an activity engaged in psychologists?
generating new research applying research findings to real world problems and situations
What do college students typically identify as their biggest stressor?
grades
______ programs are typically year long progrss that provide additional education in a specificed area but do not typically provide skills training
graduate certificate
Memory, attitudes, and emotion are
internal experiences and processes
Three common experiences psychology students might gain outside the classroom are being a/an
intership/practicum student, learning assistant, research assistant
Grades and GPA are important components of an individual's application to graduate programs in psychology. Which of the following statements is true with regard to GPA?
it can be difficult to raise a low GPA
Which of the following statement is false with regard to resumes?
it is a good idea to use a variety of fonts and type sizes on a resume in order to make it stand out
Sunitha is graduating with her bachelor's degee in psychology. Although her ultimate goal is to become a clincial psychologist. She has decided not to pursue graduate school immediately. Which of the following is true?
it would be important for Sunitha to work in a field related to clincal psychology during the time between graduation and when she applies to graduate programs
Which of the following would be an acceptable email address to post on a resume?
Jennifer is considering majoring in psychology and wants to make an informed decision. According to your textbook, it would be important for Jennifer to not only examine the field and what is has to offer but to also:
learn about the details of the psychology major as its offered at her university
According to the social cognitive theory of career development our ____ are the driving factors that shape our expectancies for outcomes and our beliefs in our own capabilities
learning experiences
Eric is graduating with his undergraduate degree in psychology next semester. He is applying for entry-level jobs in human resources and market research. During this time as a psychology major he has gained a broad base of knowledge about psychology as well as critical thinking and data analysis skills. In this case his undergraduate degree in psychology would be best conceptualized as a
liberal arts
As a(n) _____ a bachelor's degree in psychology provides a well-rounded education that enables a student to gain knowledge as well as critical thinking and communication skills that can be applied to a wide variety of circumstances
liberal arts degree
Jessica is majoring in psychology and plans to use her psychology degree to look for work in the human resources field after graduation. In this case, Jessica's bachelor's degree in psychology would be considered a:
liberal arts degree
Madeline is a college student and has not declared a major. The first thing that Madeline should give consideration to woulb be her
life goals
Mikela will be starting college next year. She has been thinking quite a bit about both her educational goals and career goals. It is important tha this process she also gives strong consideration to her
life goals
The three types of goals discussed in your textbook as critical for college student to consider are
life goals, educational goals, career goals
Phil is about to start college and will be majoring in psychology. It would be good idea for him to
map out his coursework from his first semester of college until graduation
Which of the following statements is true about interviews for admission to psychology graduate programs?
most applied psychology graduate programs require an interview; graduate programs in psychology's research-oriented subfields typically do not require an interview
Which is the following is false? (chap 1)
most psychologists are generalists and do not specialize in a subfield of psychology
To prepare for the graduate school application process and to gain more experience, Kaitlyn plans to get involved in research assisting one of her professors. It would be best for her to get research experiences by working with
multiple professors
Bonnie has an exam coming up in her child development class. She is talking with you and says that she really needs to do well on the exam and so she is going to spend a lot of time studying because she knows that spending more hours studying directly relates to better grades. Is she correct?
no
Steve is from the Ohio area. He is applying to graduate psychology program in the geographic area largely because he is familiar with it, likes it, and has most of his family and friends there. If he gets interviews for graduate programs should he emphasize that part of his attraction to the program is its geographic location?
no because a graduate admissions committee is not concerned about applicants geographic perferences
Steve has withdrawn from several psychology courses. Which of the following statements is true with regard to Steve's course withdrawals?
none of the above are true
Your textbook describes three insufficient reasons why some students choose to major in psychology. They are:
path of resistance one course and I was sold I am destined to be a helper
After graduating with his bachelor's degree in psychology, Ben plans to pursue a doctoral degree in social psychology. In this case, Ben's bachelor's degree in psychology would be considered:
preprofessional
As a(n) _____ a bachelor's degeee in psychology serves as a foundation for entering the job market upon graduation
preprofessional degree
As a/an _______ a bachelor's degree in psychology serves as a prerequisite for pursuing graduate studies and becoming a psychologist
preprofessional degree
Susan is getting her undergraduate degee in psychology and plans to pursue a doctoral degree in cognitive psychology after graduating with her bachelor's degree. In Susan's case, her undergrad degree in psychology perpares for graduate study serves as:
preprofessional degree
Which of the following is not a career development theory discussed in your textbook?
relational theory
____ is the number one ranked criteria when graduate schools evaluate applications
research experience
Stresses the importance of assessing your career goals, educational goals, and life goals. People should:
revist these goals as they have new experiences and their perspective changes
Salaries for those with graduate degrees in psychology tend to be _____ than the salaries for those with bachelor's degree in psychology
significantly higher
Which career development theory takes into account our expectations for outcomes and belief in our own capabilties efficacy?
social-cognitive theory
Lyle is an undergraduate psychology student and this semester he is helping an Introductory Psychology professor by assisting during classroom demonstrations, recording student grades, conducting review sessions, and monitoring exams. Lyle is most likely serving as a(n):
teaching assistant
Research has shown that students with an internal locus of control
tend to have higher academic achievement than students with an external locus of control
Which of the following statements is true for the GRE?
the gre general test is a computer based; the gre psychology subject test is a paper and pencil exam
psychology is defined as the
the scientific study of behavior and mental processes
Jamal is considering becoming a psychology major because he would like to learn clinical skills so that when he graduates with his bachelor's degree he can look for a job that involves helping people. Because you are a psychology major he asks for your opinion. What should you tell him?
training in clinical skills typically happens at the graduate level not the undergraduate level
The career development theories are
trait theories, developmental theories, and social-cognitive theories
Larry works as an accountant but is seriously considering a career change. He has felt dissatified because he feels that there is mismatch between his personal characteristics and the facotrs required to be successful in his current job. Based on this information which career theory would best explain Larry's current dissatisfaction?
trait theory
Shelby is in her first year of college and is really unsure about what career she would like to pursue and what she might want to declare as a major. She makes an appointment with the career development center to talk with a career counselor. Which career development theory would most emphasize the role that Shelby's personal characteristics play in her career choices?
trait theory
According to the research the two most important components of note taking are
transcribing the information adding additional information to the transcribed notes
Jackie has an upcoming interview for admission to a doctoral program in biopsychology. She will be interviewing with a number of faculty members and meeting with current graduate students. When she is on the interview, she should assume she is being evaluated at all times even by the students whom she meets
true
Mitch is applying to both master's and doctoral programs in clinical psychology. In researching the schools he is considering Mitch makes sure to take note of their minimum GPA requirements. He should be aware that the GPA of students who are ultimately admitted to the program may be significantly higher than the minimum required GPA
true
is a career development theory that suggests that people adopt a few overall dispositions or tendencies that draw them to careers that satisfy their unique needs. This theory also proposes that people seek careers that allow them to express their skills in order to derive satisfaction
type theory
New graduates in the humanities and social science areas
typically have lower starting salaries when compared to the starting salaries of their peers in other disciplines
Bruce is talking with his aunt and tells her that in his current education he is getting exposed to a board variety of psychology courses and getting a solid foundation in the discipline. From this conversation, it seems most likely that Bruce is currently
undergraduate psychology major
Kevin has just been named Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the university were he teaches. He decides that his first task will be to look at retention among students in the College of Arts and Sciences. Retention refers to
whether or not students stay in school
Jeff is taking a Research Methods course. He is confused about the material in today's class. What should he do?
work with the material and try to figure out the source of his confusion. If thats not successful he should then ask for help from his instructor
Surveys show that most important attribute that employers search for in an applicant's resume is
written communication skills
Manny has been working on a paper for his theories of personality class. The topic he has chosen is optimism. He finds a recent article that provides an overview of much of the research on optimism. He thinks that the sources listed in the reference section of this article might also be useful/ So he looks up some of the articles listed the reference section of the summary article. Is this a good way for him to find additional useful information for his paper?
yes
Laneisha is hoping to get experience as a research assistant. None of her professors shes had as instructors have research interests similar to hers. She asks you if you think she should talk with faculty members whom she has not had instructors. What should you tell her?
yes it is a good idea for Laneisha to talk with faculty members whom she has not had as instructors because they have interests that match hers
