Careers in Psychology

What is the difference between a college classroom versus a high school classroom?

compared to high school, in college there is usually an increased emphasis on openness to and tolerance of different backgrounds and opinions

The primary organizing element of a college course is...

the syllabus

New graduates in the humanities and social sciences areas...

typically have lower starting salaries when compared to the starting salaries of their peers in other disciplines

It is advised to change answers of questions on the exam you have already answered previously? True or false

False

The GRE General Test is a computer-based exam; the GRE Psychology Subject Test is a paper-and-pencil exam. True or false?

True

Your textbook stresses the importance of assessing your career goals, educational goals, and life goals. People should...

revisit these goals as they have new experiences and their perspective changes

According to the social-cognitive theory of career development, our career interests, goals, and actions are not influenced by...

stereotypes we hold about specific careers

What is an behavioral-type interview question?

"Tell me about a time when you had a conflict with a coworker?"

Your textbook describes three insufficient reasons why some students chose to major in psychology. They are...

"The path of least resistance," "one course and I was sold," and "I'm destined to be a helper" reasons

What are the four career development theories?

1. Developmental 2. Trait 3. Social-cognitive 4. Type

What are skills are thought to be taught in an undergrad but truly taught in graduate school?

1. Learn how to be a therapists 2. How to assess individuals 3. How to help people will with problems

Which statement is false... 1. Most psychologists are generalists and do no specialize in a subfield of psychology 2. Graduate training In psychology is usually focused on a specific area or subfield 3. Training at the undergraduate level is broad in order to provide students with a basic foundation in psychology 4. Objectives for student learning are similar across undergraduate programs in psychology

1. Most psychologists are generalists and do no specialize in a subfield of psychology

What do you need to look for to identify whether a college is successful or not?

1. Retention 2. Time to graduation 3. Graduation rates

What does the science of psychology require?

1. Scientific method 2. Statistical knowledge

The career development theories discussed in your textbook are...

1. Trait theory 2. Type theory 3. Developmental theory 4. social-cognitive theory

Resources at KSU

1. academic advising 2. writing center 3. tutoring 4. SDS 5. career development Physical and mental health services

Jenna just graduated from high school. She was able to get straight A's with very little effort by memorizing information for tests. If she wants to do well in college she should be aware that...

1. as a college student she will be expected to demonstrate a deeper level of understanding of the course material 2. the amount of material expected to be learned in her college courses will be extensive 3. material in her college courses will be covered in more detail than in her high school courses

The educational background section of a resume should include what?

1. the name of the university attended 2. the location of the university attended 3. the applicant's major/degree

About ______________ of high school students are considered to be adequately prepared to enter a 4-year college.

1/3

Laura is applying to doctoral programs in cognitive psychology. Your textbook recommends that ___________ of the programs she applies to should be programs for which she meets the recent admissions statistics, ________ of the programs she applies to should be programs for which she is slightly below the recent admissions statistics, and _________ of the programs she applies to should be programs for which she exceeds the recent admissions statistics.

25% 25% 50%

How many letters of recommendation are required for graduate applicants?

3

The textbook recommends that you spend _______ preparing for the GRE.

6 months

According to the survey reported in your textbook, the unemployment rate among graduates with a doctoral degree in psychology was approximately what?

6%

According to the survey reported in your textbook, approximately ____________ of psychology doctoral graduates secure their first choice of employment opportunities

72%

Survey data shows that _________ of employers prefer to hire candidates with relevant work expereinces.

74%

What percentage of college students report not getting enough sleep?

75%

According to your textbook, the discipline of psychology is often viewed as being...

A leader in undergraduate education

What do admissions considered "fluff" classes?

A waste of time

What is an example of the "Path of Least Resistance" reasoning for choosing psychology as a major?

Abby decided to major in psychology because she has beard from her friends that it's an easy degree

What is an activity engaged in by psychologists?

Applying research findings to real-world problems and situations

_____________________ administers the internship matching process

Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internships Centers (APPIC)

What 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 well and replied, "The test was easy."

Psychology's breadth makes it possible for students to acquire a...

Broad range of skills that are applicable to a variety of careers

How do you apply the knowledge to a particular subfield?

By understanding and knowing how research works

What is the differences between a high school teacher and a college professor?

College professors are typically less available than high school teachers and interactions are likely to focus exclusively on academic issues

According to your textbook, career goals have little meaning in isolation from educational and life goals. The tree steps involved in sound career decision making, in the order suggested in your textbook are...

Considering life goals, Considering career goals, Considering educational goals

The GRE Psychology Subject Test is a test that...

Covers all areas of psychology

PsyD graduates' scores on the licensing exam have been...

Declining

Suggest that career preferences mature and evolve over time

Developmental Theory

Our self-concepts often change as a function of our experiences. Similarly our preferences for the satisfaction with different types of careers also evolve. These ideas fit best with which career development theory?

Developmental theory

Which career development theory suggests that our career preferences mature over time and are subject to change?

Developmental theory

What is an example of psychology as an applied field?

Dr. Mainz is using social psychological principles to design conflict resolution programs

The largest percentage of recent graduates with a bachelor's degree in psychology works in?

Educational settings

Although psychology is a fed known for its research and applied work, and many psychologists work in academic settings, the field is not known for developing or researching effective teaching methods. True or false?

False

College professors typically use class time to provide overviews or summaries of course material. True or false?

False

Laura is in her first year of college and was initially uncertain about her major. Laura's recent decision to major in psychology is based solely on the fact that she enjoys helping her friends when they have problems. Laura's decision to major in psychology is a sound and well-informed one. True or False?

False

You should put off all difficult classes till your senior year. True or false?

False

Compared to high school courses, college courses typically have...

Fewer restrictions on classroom behavior and more rules about academic work (deadlines)

Because of the high enrollment, students in psychology programs may have _______ access to key campus resources (e.g. labs, tutoring, and savings)

Increased

Memory, attitudes, and emotion are...

Internal experiences and process

An undergraduate degree in psychology can be considered a "preprofessional" degree. That means that...

It prepares students for graduate education

What 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 a challenging exam, but I put in a lot of studying for it."

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 it has to offer, but to also...

Learn about the details of the psychology major as it's offered at her university

According to the social-cognitive theory of career development, our _____________ are the driving factor that shapes our expectancies for outcomes and our beliefs in our own capabilities

Learning experiences

As a ________, a bachelor's degree in psychology serves as a foundation for entering the job market upon graduation.

Liberal Arts

Many students use their undergraduate psychology degree to seek and acquire employment after graduation. For these students psychology is considered a ______ degree.

Liberal arts

Madeline is a college student and had not declared a major. According to your textbook, the first goal that Madeline should give consideration to would be her...

Life goals

Mikela will be starting college next year. She has been thinking quite a bit about both her educational goals and her career goals. According to your textbook, however, it's important that in this process she also gives strong consideration to her...

Life goals

The three types of goals discussed in your textbook as critical for a college student to consider are...

Life goals, educational goals, and career goals

Jack is taking his multiple choice final exam in his Industrial-Organizational psychology course. After he answers the last question, he reviews all of his answers and is thinking about changing his answer to one of the questions. According to your textbook, should Jack change his answer?

Maybe. If he's considering changing his answer because he's remembered new info or had some new insight, then it would be a good idea to change.

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

Study skills to remember

Organization, study plan, taking additional notes, do work early, use KSU writing center

Susan is getting her undergraduate degree in psychology and plans to pursue a doctoral degree in cognitive psychology after graduating with her bachelor's degree. In Sudan's case, her undergraduate degree in psychology prepares her for graduate study and serves as a...

Preprofessional Degree

As a ____________, a bachelor's degree in psychology serves as a prerequisite for pursuing graduate studies and becoming a psychologist.

Preprofessional degree

According to your textbook, what is true regarding reading the course material?

Reading course material thoroughly and actively thinking about the information is an effective reading strategy

Relationships with professors help for what?

Recommendation letters, and possible TA or RA opportunities

On a resume, a ___________ provides a snapshot summary of your best qualifications.

Relevant experience section

_________ is the number one ranked criteria when graduate schools evaluate applications

Research experiences

Psychology is defined as the ____________ study of behavior and mental processes.

Scientific

Salaries for those with graduate degree in psychology tend to be ____________ than the salaries of those with a bachelor's degree in psychology.

Significantly higher

Takes into account people's outcomes for expectations and beliefs in their own capabilities

Social-cognitive theory

Which career development theory takes into account our expectations for outcomes and beliefs in our own capabilities (i.e. self-efficiency)?

Social-cognitive theory

The research conducted by psychologist can be described as ___________.

Systematic

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 a rural sciences. As a result Joe declares psychology as his major. This is an example of what?

The "path of least resistance" reasoning

According to your textbook, academic success in college is largely based on...

The ability to learn new information and master new skills

According to your textbook, what is the best definition of stress?

The perception that one's resources are inadequate to deal with demands

What is the issue of working with peers?

The validity and accuracy of the info

What is the typical first resource students use?

Their peers

Most of the time the minimum GPA for a master's or doctoral program is lower than the admitted student's GPA. True or false?

True

According to your textbook, cover letters should consist of...

Three main paragraphs - 1. describing why you're writing, 2. relating your background to the position, and 3. reiterating your interest

What should be the goal of college?

To increase knowledge

What is the goal of the psychology undergraduate program?

To teach students how the science of psychology is conducted, which requires the scientific method, ethics, and stats. It will teach students how to apply the knowledge gained.

Samantha recently received her bachelor's degree in psychology. If she is like most first-time, full-time college students she...

Took more than 4 years to complete her degree

Larry works as an accountant but is seriously considering a career change. He has felt dissatisfied because he feels that there is a mismatch between his personal characteristics and the factors 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

____________ 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.

Trait theory

Emphasizes the role that personal characteristics play in career choices; focuses on the match or mismatch between personality characteristics and a career

Trait/Factor Theory

Community service and extra-curricular activities are the least valued considerations when applying for graduate school. True or false?

True

Is there a negative relationship between a clinical psychology program's acceptance rate and performance on the licensing exam. True or false?

True

Suggests that people adopt a few overall dispositions or tendencies that draw them to careers that satisfy their unique needs

Type theory

Psychologists Study...

Typical and atyipcal behavior at the individual and group level

Bruce is talking with his aunt and tells her that in his current education he is getting exposed to a broad variety of psychology courses and getting a solid foundation in the discipline. What degree is Bruce pursuing?

Undergraduate psychology major

What is not a good idea when creating a resume?

Using multiple different types of fonts and type sizes

The ________ of clinical training leads to a PsyD.

Vail Model

There is ________ relationship between job satisfaction and physical and mental health.

a clear

According to research, the two most important components of note-taking transcribing the information efficiently and...

adding additional information to the transcribed notes

According to your textbook, developing educational, life, and career goals is...

an ongoing, lifelong process

Health services and counseling services...

are typically available on college campuses at low or no cost

Compared to high school courses...

college courses cover material in more detail

Letting people 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 known as...

networking