Succeeding in Psychology
Which of the following is a benefit of an internship?
all response options are correct
It is reasonable to expect an undergraduate research assistant will _____________.
all responses are correct
Which of the following do faculty members perceive as the most important benefit of a research assistant position?
all responses options are correct
As compared to a typical research assistant position, working on a senior thesis ___________.
allows the student to act as the primary investigator of a project
What is the best source of information to use when considering applying to graduate school in psychology?
the APA's Guide to Graduate Study in Psychology
A difference between the BA and the BS degree plans is that a BA student typically must take more foreign language credits.
true
As part of their major requirements, Psychology majors must take 30 hours representing 4 competency areas.
true
Working as a research or teaching assistant can help you learn skills to get a job with a bachelor's degree.
true
You must make at least a 'C' in all PSYC courses for those hours to count towards your major requirements.
true
When teachers are grading, they often see that students have written acronyms, lists, abbreviations, and even little drawings in the margins. What test-taking strategy is this an example of?
unloading
One huge challenge for Psychology majors is that they often do not recognize their degree-related skill set.
True
The job market for those with master's or doctoral degrees in psychology is generally good.
True
Conferences__________________________.
provide important networking opportunities for students.
To complete the total number of credit hours for a Psychology degree in four years, how many credit hours should you take each academic year?
30 hours
How many credit hours of PSYC 4990 can a student take and count towards their degree plan?
6
How many hours of 2000 level psychology courses can you take to count towards the required hours for a psychology degree?
9
According to the text, good study habits include:
A & B only
Generally speaking, withdrawals (Ws) on a transcript are ____________ when applying to graduate school.
Acceptable if very limited
What is a post-doc?
Additional education after completion of the requirements for a doctorate.
To fight tactics to delay work you believe will be boring, long, or difficult, you should
All of the above
During the fall of your senior year of college you apply to doctoral programs and are not accepted to any of them. Based on this chapter, what should you do?
All response options are correct
When you get a test back or go to your professor's office to review your test, which of the following should you do?
All response options are correct.
After earning a doctorate, a psychologist could be found working in which of the following settings?
All responses are correct - university - business - hospital - government
Which of the following is NOT a question you should ask yourself when deciding whether to apply to graduate school?
Am i able to work on a team?
Instead of a resume, you will need to prepare a __________ ____________ for graduate admission.
Curriculum vita
Which field of study is most likely to integrate information from social science, physical sciences, biological sciences and humanities?
Anthropology
Which of the following should you ask when inquiring about a position as an undergraduate research assistant?
Are there any opportunities to present at conferences or contribute to publications?
Most PSYC classes end with the number 3, but PSYC 3214 and PSYC 3914 both end with the number 4. Why?
Because 3214 and 3914 are each worth 4 credit hours instead of 3.
What reason do the authors include for why people should pursue careers that are fueled by their passions?
Because this is how our communities and world can be transformed
What is imposter syndrome?
Believing that an accomplishment is due to luck instead of ability
Which type of doctoral program in psychology gets the most applicants?
Clinical
Which of the following is NOT a key component of career adaptability?
Early commitment to a career path
On the BA degree sheet, Psychology students must choose an emphasis. Which of the following is NOT one of the options for an emphasis?
Engineering
If you plan to go to graduate school in Psychology, which standardized test should you take?
GRE
What should you do to get a faculty member to recognize your talents in a way which benefits you in a letter of recommendation?
Personally interact with them
Why do the authors say that it is often best not to squabble with your instructor over a point or two?
It may be a victory that has too great of cost.
What is the minimum Analytical & Quantitative Thought (what most people think of as Math) requirement a student must take to earn a degree in Psychology?
Math 1483 or STAT 2013
Which of the following is one of the many benefits of having a diverse student population and faculty?
Promotes critical thinking, a valuable workplace skill
What is another name for the scientist model?
Research Model
What did the authors mean when they suggested that Psychology should students be "disruptive?"
Shape the higher educational system by choosing universities and classes where professors actively engage students in the learning process.
A person interested in a career where they interact directly with people in their communities and neighborhoods on a day to day basis, should consider a career in which of the following fields?
Social Work
If someone is interested in learning more about their career interests, which assessment should they consider?
The Holland Self-Directed Search
Which of the following models for graduate education in psychology is most likely to result in a balance of research and practitioner skills?
The scientist-practitioner model
Why do the authors devote so much space to other disciplines in this chapter?
To help readers understand that there are other related opportunities to consider in addition to Psychology
A criterion that is used very frequently during the graduate student selection process is how well an applicant "matches" or "fits" with the program.
True
According to the textbook, many people's study skills/work habits from high school are likely to be insufficient for university coursework.
True
Accreditation is the American Psychological Association's seal of approval for doctoral programs in psychology.
True
For most graduate schools in Psychology the minimum acceptable undergraduate GPA is a 3.0, and many have higher requirements.
True
In some states "psychologist" is a legally protected term, but anyone can call themselves a counselor.
True
You should find some sort of immediate (or near immediate) reward to give yourself for completing successful study sessions.
True
A course that combines a traditional class with an opportunity to do community service is called:
a service learning class
Besides psychology or counseling, people interested in master's level education who primarily want to spend their time helping others should consider master's programs in all but which of the following:
business administration
Research on learning strategies has consistently found that which of the following results in long-lasting improvements in knowledge?
distributed practice
The BA degree plan allows students to take more electives than the BS degree plan.
false
To join Psi Chi a student must be in the top 10% of their class.
false
Teaching assistants (TAs) are often expected to ___________.
help in the general administration of a course
Psychology is similar to law or medicine in that:
it requires an advanced degree beyond the undergraduate degree to practice professionally in the field.
Which of the following is recommended as a way to cope with "math anxiety?"
make deliberate choices about what other classes you are taking the semester you take your math requirement
To get more out of lectures, the textbook suggests you ________.
write down the lecturer's thoughts in your own words.
