PSY150 final

irregular commission

A primary disadvantage of working as a real estate agent is:

juvenile detention workers

According to this chapter, ______ often feel more hopeful about the offenders they work with compared to workers in similar careers.

School psychologists

According to this chapter, which professional may experience professional "isolation"?

the chance to work in diverse employment settings

An advantage of working as a fitness instructor or recreational worker is:

getting to help people and solve problems; tedious administrative work

An advantage of working in human resources is _____; a disadvantage is _____.

Industrial design assistant

Anna is very talented artistically, and wishes to combine her artistic talents with her love of psychology research. Of the careers described in this chapter, which would best suit Anna?

A bachelor's degree and certification in occupational therapy

Becoming an occupational therapy assistant requires:

private practices; outpatient clinics

Clinical psychologists are more likely to work in _____ than in _____.

technical writer

Composing a reference manual for computer software would most likely be the job of a ______.

infants and children, adolescents and young adults, middle-aged adults and elderly adults

Developmental psychologists study emotional, cognitive, physical, and social development in:

psychmetrician

Dr. Alvarez is looking for help developing a reliable measure of intelligence. She should seek out a(n) ________.

Science writer

Emily enjoys her psychology research courses, but doesn't like the idea of working in a lab conducting studies. She loves to write, and would rather just write about results for others to read. Which job from this chapter would likely suit Emily?

cases involving the insanity plea, divorce cases, child custody cases, personal injury cases

Forensic examiners can work in:

how biology, environment, and behavior influence health and illness, ways to promote healthy behavior, how to prevent and treat illness

Health psychologists can study:

conduct research on health issues, consult with health organizations and other professionals, develop and implement programs, get involved in public policy

Health psychologists working in public health settings:

law enforcement

If you are mainly interested in criminal profiling, the authors of our text recommend that you pursue a career in:

program assistant, program coordinator, program director

If you're interested in working in a nonprofit organization with a bachelor's degree, you could be a _______.

a program director

In nonprofit organizations, the highest-paid position is:

letters of recommendation, GPA, and applicant goals

In terms of what they value in applicants, psychology graduate school faculty are most in agreement about _____.

20-30 seconds

Most employers look at a résumé for about ______.

foundational studies, electives, and the major requirements

Most majors at ISU require courses in ______.

design psychologist

Of the professions described in this chapter, a(n) ________ would be the most likely to investigate a question like, "Why do some spaces feel comfortable to people while others feel threatening?"

PhD; PsyD

Psychology _____ programs tend to be more traditional and focus on research and writing compared to psychology ______ programs.

$51,000

The average salary for media buyers in 2018 was about:

developmental psychologist working as a media consultant

The creators of a children's television program would consult with a _____ for research-based advice on the developmental appropriateness of the show.

academia

The freedom to study whatever interests you is typically a perk of working in:

teaching; research

Two-year community colleges usually focus more on ____ than on ____.

Having an understanding of human behavior, being able to find and synthesize information, using the scientific method and statistical skills, being able to think critically and solve problems, adaptability

What are considered by the authors to be "transferable skills" learned by psychology majors?

Getting to try out a career setting, learning what to expect (in terms of responsibilities and resources), getting a chance for personal development, learning about your own likes and dislikes, making contacts in the field

What are potential benefits of internships?

General psychology (PSY 101), statistics in Psychology (PSY 375)

What are some required courses in the psychology major at ISU?

Animal behavior, social relationships, vision, human development, adult aging

What are some topics that can be studied by psychologists?

Lack of access to the child's learning environment, overhead costs

What are the disadvantages of working as a school psychologist in private practice?

They estimate the statistical probability of risk, like risk of death, injury, property loss, or financial risk.

What does an "actuary" do?

Effective therapy

What is NOT one of the APA's five broad goals for psychology education?

Be an active participant in choosing a major

What is one of the "rules" offered by the authors for choosing a major?

Limited opportunities for advancement, burnout

What were named disadvantages of becoming a teacher?

professors, departments, current students, former students

When investigating majors to choose from, it's recommended that you use _______ as a resource.

assessment and diagnosis, intervention or treatment, consultation

When people enter clinical psychology, they are trained in:

identify your skills by writing about your accomplishments

When performing a self-assessment, for choosing a major, the authors recommend that you FIRST:

visiting the career center

When seeking a job after graduation, the chapter recommends FIRST:

The physical demand of the job

Which of the following is a disadvantage of working as a physical therapy assistant?

Working irregular hours

Which of the following is a disadvantage of working as a sport instructor or coach?

practice, research, teaching

Which of the following is a primary role of a sport psychologist?

Cognitive psychologists can study perception, memory, reasoning, problem-solving, attention, or learning. Cognitive psychologists conduct research and develop theories to explain why our minds work the way they do. Cognitive psychologists can consult with companies that create software.

Which of the following statements is/are TRUE of cognitive psychologists?

teacher, childcare worker, teacher assistant, early childhood behavior specialist

With a bachelor's degree, you can pursue a career as a:

a fitness instructor, a recreational worker, a P.E. teacher, a coach, a sport reporter

With a bachelor's degree, you can work as:

data scientist

With a graduate degree, one could work as a(n) _________, which use statistics to analyze large databases for patterns of consumer habit. This can help companies develop targeted marketing programs.

functional resume

Your friend Whitney has a lot of great skills, but has not had many experiences yet. Which type of résumé should she probably use?

Technical support specialists; help desk technicians

_____ typically work to help employees solve computer problems, while _____ work to help customers solve technical problems with products.

School counselors

_______ can be available for any student, not just those with special needs.

counseling psychology

_______ programs are more likely to admit students who already have master's degrees.

Trial consultants

_______ provide services that assist in the process of a trial, like doing research with mock trials and mock juries.

counseling

_______ psychologists focus more on appreciating human diversity and multicultural issues.

Sport instructors; coaches

________ can work with any age group; _______ typically work with middle school ages and above.

Fitness instructors work only with adults who have special needs or disabilities. T/F?

false

Graduate programs in research psychology must have APA accreditation. T/F?

false

In counseling psychology, more emphasis is placed on disturbed functioning than on normative functioning. T/F?

false

Most psychology doctorates work as therapists. T/F?

false

School psychologists working in school settings provide assessment and consultation; those working in private settings do not. T/F?

false

Social psychologists work exclusively in academia. T/F?

false

Sport psychologists are involved with competitive sports only. T/F?

false

The majority of forensic psychologists work as criminal profilers. T/F?

false

The majority of students who major in psychology go on to graduate school. T/F?

false

To become a substance abuse counselor, a person must obtain a master's degree or higher. T/F?

false

To become an early childhood behavioral specialist, you must obtain a master's degree. T/F?

false

To get involved in research, it is recommended that you send a mass email to all psychology faculty expressing your interest and availability. T/F?

false

Alice is seeking a career as a public relations specialist, for which she only needs a bachelor's degree. T/F?

true

Health psychologists working in academic settings may earn higher salaries than other professors. T/F?

true

Human factors psychologists study human error so that they can design equipment to prevent error. T/F?

true

In general, Psy.D. programs tend to be more expensive than Ph.D. programs. T/F?

true

Interviewers will look for reasons NOT to hire you. T/F?

true

It is recommended that you avoid talking about personal mental health or experience with therapy in personal statements. T/F?

true

Learning about psychology research methods could help with a sport reporter career. T/F?

true

One advantage listed, for a career in insurance underwriting, is the possibility of advancement. T/F?

true

One advantage of working as a correctional officer is job security. T/F?

true

PhD programs tend to place equal focus on science and practice. T/F?

true

Psychologists who work in correctional psychology careers typically report enjoying their work. T/F?

true

Research psychologists who do not want to work in academia have many other options for careers. T/F?

true

Some majors are just better suited to certain personalities. T/F?

true

The median salary for all budget analysts was found to be $75,240. T/F?

true

To work as a child life specialist, you need a bachelor's degree and certification. T/F?

true

When you're offered a job, it is appropriate to request time to think about the offer. T/F?

true