Helms and Rogers Reading Checks

The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA Manual) is a book:

containing information about APA style

Although clinical psychology and counseling psychology share some similarities, they also have some key differences. . Which of the two subfields focuses more on human adjustment and interventions that promote growth?

counseling psychology

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

Which of the following statements best defines "academe":

the academic community and environment in higher education

Which of the following is the primary organizing element of a college course is:

the syllabus

Educational psychologists are most likely to be _______________, while school psychologists are most likely to be _____________

theorists and researchers; practitioners

Which of the following statements is true with regard to positive exam performance?

Students should look over an exam before starting it.

Psychology is a science.

True

Gayle is in a doctoral program in counseling psychology and will be starting her predoctoral internship next fall. Which of the following best describes her predoctoral internship

all of the above

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:

all of the above

Which of the following is a problem that health psychologists do not typically work with? -stress -alcohol/drug problems -infertility

all of the above are problems that health psychologists might work with

Which of the following statements is true with regard to licensure?

all states require some postdoctoral training for licensure, though the amount varies widely

Below is a list of tasks frequently encountered by I/O psychologists. For each activity, indicate whether it is more characteristic of (a) industrial psychology or (b) organizational psychology.

executive coaching: industrial psychology assess worker satisfaction in a company: organizational psychology help a company work with a labor union: organizational psychology assess a company's climate: organizational psychology assist in hiring and promotion decisions: industrial psychology help a company through a merger: industrial psychology

Which of the following statements is true with regard to faculty work schedules?

faculty typically work long hours and take work home during semester breaks and holidays

Which of the following is true with regard to criminal profiling?

forensic psychology programs do not train students in criminal profiling

Your textbook describes jobs related to neuropsychology that an individual could pursue with a bachelor's degree in psychology: social science research assistants, occupational therapist aides, rehabilitation counselors, health educators. Which of the following best describes the growth rate of careers in neuropsychology over the next 10 years?

grow faster or much faster than average

Hyun's father has recently been admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with diabetes. Before Hyun's father was discharged, Janet, who works at the hospital and has a bachelor's degree in psychology, gave Hyun's family information about diabetes support groups in the community. Janet is most likely a(n):

health educator

Dr. Skiba is a neuropsychologist who develops rehabilitation programs for individuals who have suffered a traumatic brain injury. This would be an example of which of the seven core activities for neuropsychologists?

intervention

The "Education for All Handicapped Children Act" is significant to the field of school psychology for which of the following reasons:

it placed new demands on schools to assess and respond to the needs of students who might be experiencing some type of disability

An undergraduate degree in psychology can be considered a "preprofessional" degree. Which of the following statements accurately describes what is meant by a "preprofessional" degree?

it prepares students for graduate education

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 his 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 which of the following types of degrees?

liberal arts

Many students use their undergraduate psychology degree to seek and acquire employment after graduation. Which of the following labels best describes how the psychology degree is best conceptualized for these students?

liberal arts

Which of the following statements best characterizes the argument opposing granting prescription privileges to clinical and counseling psychologists:

mental health treatment would shift further to a biological model of treatment, relying much more on medication than on therapy

Which of the following statements is true? guidance counselors are more likely than school psychologists to focus on helping students who are experiencing the most significant problems relative to their learning and education

none of the above are true

John suffered a stroke and is currently residing in a rehabilitation facility for individuals who have experienced a traumatic brain injury. One of the workers at the facility, who has a bachelor's degree in psychology, is helping him regain independent living skills. This worker is most likely a(n):

occupational therapist assistant

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 Susan's case, her undergraduate degree in psychology prepares her for graduate study and serves as a:

pre-professional degree

Which of the following best describes the Boulder Model:

prepares clinical and counseling psychologists for both research and practice careers

Which of the following statements is true?

psychology has consistently been one of the most popular college majors.

Which of the following statements is false with regard to the field of psychology?

psychology is a field that is clearly defined and narrow

Dr. Gilbert is working on a study examining the role of emotions in compulsive buying. This semester she has two students who are helping her by collecting and entering data as well as by conducting literature searches related to the study. These students are most likely serving as:

research assistants

Dr. Neimeyer is interviewed by a local newspaper about the type of work he does. He describes his work as "improving students' well-being by addressing problems that interfere with their education." Dr. Neimeyer is most likely a(n):

school psychologist

Ben is majoring in psychology and is considering a career in forensic psychology. He is particularly interested in racial profiling and jury decision-making research. Which of the following subfields of psychology that is most likely to contribute to his understanding of these issues would be:

social psychology

Your textbook suggests three strategies for performing well on written assignments. They are:

starting early, writing in stages, and revising repeatedly

According to Gurung (2013), health psychology focuses on three major areas; they are:

stress and coping; health behaviors; issues in health care

Academic freedom is a concept that applies to faculty members':

teaching and research

The three major professorial duties are:

teaching, research, and service

Which of the following statements is false with regard to gaining experiences outside the classroom (e.g., research assistant, internship/practicum)?

these experiences are enriching, but don't really have a significant impact on a student's career

This is a matching question. Match the description on the right with the career development theory it represents.

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 type theory- suggests that people adopt a few overall dispositions or tendencies that draw them to careers that satisfy their unique needs and allow them to express their skills developmental theory- suggests that career preferences mature and evolve over time social-cognitive theory- takes into account people's outcomes for expectancies and belief in their own capabilities (i.e., self-efficacy)

After graduating from high school, Lynn plans to look for a job while Christine plans to attend college and then look for a job after graduating with her bachelor's degree. According to job market trends, which one of the following statements is true?

Christine will likely have a better chance of obtaining employment as well as a higher starting salary

A school psychologist is more likely than an educational psychologist to engage in developing new instructional techniques.

False

The skills that students gain through experiences outside the classroom (e.g., research assistant, internship/practicum) help reinforce what they learn in the classroom but are not likely to be the skills that appeal to employers or graduate programs.

False

True or False: A bachelor's degree in psychology can prepare a student for graduate school, but it typically does not prepare a student for employment.

False

True or False: A school psychologist is more likely than an educational psychologist to consult with businesses that have education and training centers and companies that create educational materials

False

True or False: Although it is unusual, a bachelor's degree in psychology can qualify someone to work as a psychologist.

False

True or False: Although psychology is a very diverse field, the one characteristic that all psychologists share is the focus on clinical work and ways to promote mental health.

False

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

Employment settings for clinical neuropsychologists are fairly equally divided among hospital-medical centers, private practice, and a combination of hospitals and private practice.

True

True or False: According to your textbook, you have a lot of control over how elements of your education (e.g., the courses you take, the activities you participate in) come together to support your life and career goals.

True

True or False: Compared to professional school programs in clinical and counseling psychology, university-based programs are more likely to provide students with full financial assistance.

True

True or False: Licensure is required for neuropsychologists who work in applied areas (e.g., clinical neuropsychologists providing assessment) but not for neuropsychologists who work as researchers or educators in academic environments (e.g., experimental neuropsychologists).

True

True or False: The greater the synchronicity between life goals and career goals, the greater the likelihood that career experiences will be rewarding and fulfilling.

True

The _______________ Model is an approach to training clinical and counseling psychologists that focuses primarily on treatment and assessment services and resulted in establishing the PsyD degree.

Vail

PsycINFO refers to:

a database used for finding scholarly sources for research in psychology

The Forensic Specialty Council recommends which of the following for those who wish to become forensic psychologists? -that they receive training at the doctoral level in clinical, counseling, or school psychology -that they receive postdoctoral training in a forensic setting under the supervision of a forensic psychologist -that they become licensed as a psychologist

all of the above

Which of the following is a test-wise strategy? - underlining the most important terms in an item - using content from other test items to identify correct answers - checking to see if the grammar of an item provides clues to the correct choice

all of the above

Most individuals with a doctorate in a nonhealth provider area of psychology (e.g., social psychology, cognitive psychology) find employment in which of the following workplaces:

academic settings

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

adding additional information to the transcribed notes

Attending an unaccredited clinical or counseling psychology doctoral program could jeopardize a student's ability to: -secure a predoctoral internship -secure employment -become licensed

all of the above

Why is it a good idea to talk with faculty members in your department whom you have not had as instructors?

all of the above

Which of the following statements is true?

although almost every college student procrastinates, over half procrastinate so much that it leads to academic problems

Karen is a psychology major and is planning to pursue graduate studies in school psychology. She has told you that she plans to apply to specialist programs. In school psychology, the specialist degree is:

an intermediate level of training that falls between a master's degree and a doctoral degree

There are two types of research in the research-intensive subfields of psychology. They are:

basic and applied

The overwhelming majority of I/O psychologists work in which of the following settings:

business, organization, or government settings

One benefit of involvement in student organizations in psychology is that it:

can provide opportunities to work with peers while learning leadership skills

On which of the following biological systems does neuropsychology focuses on the:

central nervous system

Which of the following is the largest area in forensic psychology is:

clinical practice

Although clinical psychology and counseling psychology share some similarities, they also have some key differences. Which of the two subfields focuses more on psychological symptoms, distress, and disorders?

clinical psychology

Dr. Murray conducts research focused on the use of technology in teaching middle school students. She is most likely a(n):

educational psychologist

Which of the following is NOT a learning objective recommended by the American Psychological Association (APA)?

using technology effectively

Which of the following statements is true?

I/O psychology is one of the highest paying subfields in psychology

Chose the answer that provides the best estimate of the percent of clinical and counseling psychologists are employed in independent practice settings immediately following graduation.

9%

According to your textbook, which of the following statements includes the 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?

For each of the following research scenarios, indicate whether the research would be considered (a) basic research or (b) applied research.

Dr. Brown uses knowledge about the information processing capabilities of human beings to examine how various PowerPoint slide layouts affect student memory and learning: Applied Dr. Munz designs a study to investigate what types of distracting stimuli - visual, auditory, or tactile - are most disruptive to memory tasks: Basic Dr. Dember uses previous research about vigilance - the ability for an individual to pay attention to a stimulus - to investigate conditions under which air traffic controllers are best able to detect changes on a radar screen: Applied Dr. Rensic examines how neurotransmitter activity in rats is affected by sleep deprivation: Basic

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

False

True or False: A doctoral degree is the entry-level degree for both research and practice careers in health psychology.

True

True or False: A school psychologist is more likely than an educational psychologist to engage in conducting an assessment to determine what, if any, special services a student might need.

True

True or False: A school psychologist is more likely than an educational psychologist to provide workshops for students that focus on topics such as social skills, anger management, study habits, and coping.

True