Psy 301 Final CSULB - Flashcards

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A college education should be valuable to you in many ways, but certainly one practical value of it can be measured in terms of financial gain. The 2014 graph shows that, as compared to a high school graduate, a college graduate with a bachelor's degree:

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earns, on average, $433 more per week and is about half as likely to be unemployed

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The amount of material students are assigned to read in their courses dramatically increases in college. Which of the following are important techniques for boosting reading comprehension? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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Link the topics you are reading to knowledge you already possess Examine major topics to be covered (e.g., a chapter outline) before reading Generate a list of questions about the topics that you want to cover

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As compared to high school, the difficulty of the academic work increases significantly in college. This increase in difficulty takes the forms of: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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the amount of material you are expected to learn can be extensive the expectation that students will demonstrate purposeful and reflective thinking about the material understanding the material in greater depth as topics are covered in more detail professors assigning and expecting work to be completed at an advanced level

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According to the research on time management, _____ appears to play an important role in working efficiently (Strickland & Galimba, 2001).

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setting personal goals

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In high school, teachers bear much of the responsibility for their students' learning. In college, however, professors organize and facilitate the course, while you are largely responsible for actively engaging in your own learning. This expectation for students to independently direct their own learning is why:

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you spend fewer hours in college classes than in high school

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College professors rely heavily on ______ as the primary organizing element of a course.

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a syllabus

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Many college students notice that the transition from high school brings more rules for their academic work. In fact, the strictest aspect of most course structures is the _______ according to which the academic work must be completed.

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schedule

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The academic environment of college classrooms requires that you are:

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open and tolerant of diverse points of view

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An extensive amount of learning research has revealed that there are right ways and wrong ways to study. The research clearly shows that the most effective way to learn information is by "spaced practice" which is the EXACT OPPOSITE of

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cramming

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One of the biggest adjustments that must be made when adjusting to college revolves around the academic environment. Compared to most students' high school experiences, the information that is learned in college and the degree to which it is learned, is largely dependent upon their own

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initiative

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Research shows that adopting an internal or external locus of control has measurable consequences. Which of the following statements best describes what we know from that research?

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College students with an external locus of control experience greater stress and higher rates of substance abuse, while students with an internal locus of control experience greater academic achievement.

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As a student, it is useful for you to have "test-wiseness" - namely, the ability to use features of a test to improve your scores. Some common test-wise strategies are which of the following?

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Always look over the exam before starting to develop a plan for working through all items. Be alert for key words in questions (e.g., except, not, all, but). Recognize patterns on a specific professor's test (e.g., "none of the above" is never correct). Eliminate options you are sure are incorrect by physically removing them from consideration.

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Two factors that are known to impact academic performance, and which you have considerable control over, are: (CHECK TWO BELOW)

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sleep stress

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Academic success in college is largely based on your ability to learn new information and master new skills. Research in cognitive psychology has taught us that learning is maximized when the information to be learned is: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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rehearsed and reviewed repeatedly over time reduced to meaningful and manageable units reduced to meaningful and manageable units

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Learning research (Wagner, Schober, & Spiel, 2008) has found that students had the best academic performance working on a variety of tasks in discrete (separate) ____ intervals.

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30-minute

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Research shows there is strong positive correlation between hours spent studying and grades earned (i.e., studying longer results in better grades).

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false

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Consider the discussion about class attendance. While in class, resist the temptation to passively occupy your seat: you should speak up, ask for clarification, and

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volunteer

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An explanatory style refers to your beliefs about what causes the positive and negative events in your life. A student with an internal locus of control would likely explain a poor grade she received on a written assignment by:

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recognizing her own shortcomings in preparing the paper

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With decreased time spent in the class, professors are less available than your teachers were in high school, but professors form very strong mentoring relationships with outstanding students who show interest in working with them on their research or teaching

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true

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College assignments usually require extensive writing. There are several strategies that help you to be successful across many varieties of writing assignments. What are those successful strategies? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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Start early, because good writing requires time. Draft your written assignment and revise it repeatedly. Break large written assignments into independent stages.

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Regarding test taking, there are numerous research studies that suggest when student change their answers on a multiple-choice item, on average they ______ their score.

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improve

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Almost every college student at some point procrastinates, and over half of them engage in systematic procrastination that leads to academic problems.

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true

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One reason college campuses are great places to be is because they are loaded with services designed to help students succeed, available mostly for free or for a nominal fee. Check them out at CSULB, and use them to your advantage!! Just to name a few, campuses provide students with services for: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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academic advising career development counseling disability support tutoring writing assistance

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In college, organizational skills are essential because assignments:

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are usually more labor intensive and you have less time to complete them

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There is a sizable body of research to show that improved academic performance is related to taking notes:

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particularly when students add their own ideas

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Many students utilize the input and advice of their peers as their primary source of information about their major, but students sometimes share such information in ways that dramatize and exaggerate ______.

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reality

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You will face academic challenges in your psychology major that, if you successfully overcome them, make your academic work worthy of a degree in a field. Of all your choices for how you might respond to these challenges, we hope you aspire to overcome them by:

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putting forth effort to meet these challenges and, in so doing, acquire valuable skills and knowledge that represent a psychology degree

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Several difficulties common among psychology majors relate to understanding the scientific basis of the discipline. These difficulties are described in all of the following EXCEPT:

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the lack of opportunities to practice scientific skills in their courses

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In 2013, the APA developed and revised very explicit guidelines about the nature of academic work for the undergraduate psychology major. Some of these 10 guidelines are: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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knowledge base in psychology communication skills professional development scientific inquiry and critical thinking ethical and social responsibility in a diverse world

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Students who gravitate to psychology believing it to be a relatively easy route to a bachelor's degree often:

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caught off guard by the academic rigor of the major

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When performing literature searches, results of searches are best examined:

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in chronological order, with most recent first

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Which of the following best represents appropriate and professional viewpoints regarding the research and applied areas of psychology?

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Research and applied areas of psychology are intertwined, and it is unwise to separate the two.

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Successful psychology majors must be able to tolerate the ambiguity and uncertainty that comes with the expected degree of _______ learning required during undergraduate study.

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independent

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There are several strategies you can incorporate into your approach to the academic work in the psychology major that will improve your chances of success in adjusting to the type of learning that is required. These include: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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learning to ask for help when you need it, but not before you put forth a concerted effort working to combat any misleading expectations you have for passive learning in your courses making it a top priority to stay up to date with your academic work

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The best way to find internships and other out-of-class experiences is to:

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actively seek them out on your own

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Research from the National Center for Education Statistics indicates that only ____ percent of high school seniors in the United States are proficient writers.

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27

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Because employers value writing skills highly, being able to write well can really set you ahead of the competition when it's time to apply for jobs. Writing is highly valued in the undergraduate psychology major, so this is the time to polish your skills. Three of the following are suggested steps for enhancing your success in adjusting to the writing demands of academic work in psychology. Which one is NOT?

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Psychology as a discipline believes that practice makes perfect, and undergraduates are required to write a great deal so that they will eventually produce excellent papers on their first attempt that need no revision.

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Research has repeatedly surveyed psychology undergraduates and faculty regarding their expectations about what psychology majors should learn (Gaither & Butler, 2005; McGovern & Hawks, 1986). Although there is much overlap in the views of undergraduates and faculty, students and faculty disagree strongly in their expectation about:

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applied skills like therapy - students expect this as a core part of the undergraduate degree while faculty do not

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The first step for organizing a literature review paper is to begin to identify and locate potential sources of information.

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false

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Most of the follow are TRUE about organizing literature review papers. Which one is NOT true?

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It is a common experience that students struggle with the small number of sources that are available.

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One of the most helpful strategies you can undertake to ensure your success in and progression through the psychology major is to:

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carefully plan how you will go about completing your degree requirements

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Planning your courses and timely progress toward your degree requires that you: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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develop a plan that respects prerequisites as well as other commitments on your time obtain the exact requirements for earning your psychology degree at CSULB plan your college coursework for every semester, all the way to graduation

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Gaining experience outside of the classroom provides many benefits including: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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a new perspective about possible career paths knowledge and skills that cannot be developed through in-class coursework greater maturity regarding your academic and career goals

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Psychology majors sometimes struggle needlessly to overcome challenges in their academic work instead of taking advantage of many valuable resources. Perhaps the greatest resources students have at their disposal are the _____.

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professors

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Undergraduate degree programs in psychology cover a broad scope of the field by ensuring all majors learn all of the following EXCEPT:

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how to provide basic counseling skills to help others with their problems

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Finally, one more tip for succeeding in the psychology major - get involved! There are often guest speakers, events, and meetings of organizations, for example __ __, the International Honor Society in Psychology.

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Psi Chi

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When applying to graduate school programs, you should not apply to a program unless you meet all admissions criteria, because graduate admission committees do not consider your strengths as compensation for your weaknesses (e.g., having strong research experience will not offset low GRE scores).

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false

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Table 4.1 shows the importance of various criteria in admissions decisions for master's and doctoral programs. Which of the following criteria was most clearly rated as having medium importance?

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research experience for master's candidates

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It is difficult to _____ raise the overall numerical value of a GPA

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significantly

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Which of the following should be your primary goal regarding the information contained in your letters of recommendation for graduate school applications?

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You should ensure that all information requested by the program from recommenders is covered across the combination of your letters.

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Many graduate programs give more weight to your academic performance in the second half of your undergraduate career, rather than just your overall GPA.

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true

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If you have mediocre grades, having excellent qualifications in other areas may compensate to make you competitive for admission to graduate programs. The best compensations are to have all of which of the following? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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having solid letters of recommendation taking rigorous courses obtaining high GRE scores carefully writing and revising your personal statement

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Perhaps the best advice regarding graduate school interviews is to:

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go, if you're invited

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Which of the following is true of the new GRE test format?

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There are real-life and data interpretation questions.

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Which of the following are good ways to prepare for the GRE test?

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Allow many hours over several weeks or months to study. Consider obtaining at least one of the study guides available for the GREs. Review the test taking tips on the ETS (Educational Testing Service) website.

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Your reading suggests that in deciding to re-take tests, like the GRE, you should be consistently performing at least ___ percent higher on practice tests than you did on your last actual test day.

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15

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Quality of your graduate application materials counts. Fill out a practice application form and never hand-write your application.

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true

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In reality, many graduate programs prefer that undergraduates complete coursework that is:

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more generalist in nature than specialized in specific areas

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Graduate admissions committees do not consider laboratory-based courses in departments outside of psychology (e.g., natural or biological sciences) as helpful to your undergraduate training in psychological methods and theory.

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false

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If you choose to seek experience that is relevant to your career goals, you are expected to conduct yourself as a ______, whether you are being paid or not, which means being reliable, enthusiastic, and assuming responsibility appropriately.

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professional

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Psychology graduate admissions committees look favorably upon a variety of courses like those in ______, because these kinds of courses signal your willingness and ability to engage in scientific pursuits.

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math

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Letters of recommendation are one of the MOST important criteria used by graduate school admissions committees to evaluate candidates. Part of your success with letters of recommendation is your responsibility to ask the right people for letters. Of the following, the best choice for letters of recommendation is:

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a psychology professor with whom you have taken multiple upper-division courses and done well, and who knows your academic work

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Which of the following provides you with the best overview for preparing for the Psychology GRE exam?

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an introductory psychology textbook

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Most graduate programs in psychology want you to have already demonstrated your promise as a scientist before you apply for admission. The most common way to do this as an undergraduate is to:

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assist a psychology professor with his or her own research

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Although specific admission requirements vary across programs, in general, master's programs look for applicants who show strength in: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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letters of recommendation personal statement GPA

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For students interested in clinical and counseling graduate programs, you might want to seek out opportunities for gaining part-time paid experience in human services fields while you are still an undergraduate. Begin your search for meaningful experience by deciding on what kinds of ______ and _______ interest you. (CHECK TWO BELOW)

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work settings populations

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An important component to a graduate school application is the statement of purpose. Which of the following is true of your statement of purpose? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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Its theme is your reasons for choosing that particular program. Its theme is your areas of interest in psychology. It reveals your values and priorities. It requires drafting and rewriting after you get feedback from others.

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Although specific admission requirements vary across programs, in general, doctoral programs look for applicants who show strength in: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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GRE scores letters of recommendation research experience personal statement GPA interview

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______ for a graduate school interview can significantly reduce your anxiety during the actual interview.

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preparing????

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Extracurricular activities are most important as _____________ that will enable you to enhance your attractiveness as a graduate school applicant.

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an avenue for acquiring information and contacts

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Which of the following are TRUE regarding master's degrees? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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Doing well in a terminal master's program can improve your chances of getting accepted into a doctoral program. Terminal master's programs have lower entrance requirements than nonterminal/doctoral programs.

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Which of the following are TRUE of specialist degrees? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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The degree includes coursework, practica, and an internship. Degree requirements generally include a "project" - a thesis research study. The most common specialist degree (EdS) is almost exclusively for school psychology.

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The doctoral degrees in psychology include:

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PhD, PsyD, and EdD

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Although ______ training is common (especially in the applied areas), the doctoral degree is the final step possible in the formal education process in psychology.

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postdoctoral

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In a doctoral program, you are primarily associated with one specific professor. This is the professor who accepted you into the doctoral program, with whom you will establish a mentoring relationship and for whom you will contribute actively to their research program, and who will supervise your dissertation (your doctoral research). Your text refers to this professor as your:

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major professor

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In most research subfields, once you complete your dissertation, your final hurdle before obtaining your doctorate is a successful ______ in front of a faculty committee.

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defense

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Financial assistance takes many forms in graduate programs. The typical forms of financial assistance include all of the following EXCEPT:

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tuition reduction based on income

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To ensure you find a doctoral program that fits your interests, it is appropriate to ask programs the percentages of your training that will be devoted to practice versus research.

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True

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One of the early steps to selecting a graduate program that is right for you is to do a comprehensive search of available programs. Your reading recommends all of the following as excellent resources EXCEPT:

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gradschools.com

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On average, most clinical PhD programs with equal emphasis on practice and research accept approximately ___ percent of their applicants.

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14

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For those of you interested in clinical, counseling, or school psychology, you need to get licensed after completing a doctorate. The data show that students from PsyD programs with higher acceptance rates have _______ scores on the tests necessary for licensure compared with PhD graduates.

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significantly lower

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Which of the following are TRUE of the Psychology Subject Test of the GRE?

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The Experimental content area of the exam covers approximately 40% of the questions. The exam consists of approximately 205 questions with five answer options.

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Which of the following are TRUE regarding graduate certificates? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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Certificate programs are generally a year in length. You gain additional knowledge in a specified area. In terms of hiring, you will be more attractive than someone without the certificate.

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For clinical psychology PhD programs, the overall average GPA for those applicants actually admitted to the program is close to:

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4.0

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Your text recommends that, when considering graduate programs, you should review as many as ______ and plan on applying to ______ programs.

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40 - 50; 10 - 15

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Your should provide a packet for those writing your letters of recommendation that includes which of the following materials? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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a copy of your personal statement and your vita a checklist of all programs with information on due dates any required recommendation forms (FYI: with the top section filled out by you!) web addresses (and passwords) for any recommendations submitted online unofficial copies of your transcript(s) and GRE scores a preaddressed, stamped envelope for each letter that must be mailed

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As a rule of thumb, if your GPA is substantially lower (i.e., more than ___ points lower) than the mean or median listed for students actually admitted into the program, you probably will not be a viable candidate for admission.

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0.2

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According to 2014 data, the minimum required combined Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning GRE scores averaged ____ for doctoral programs and ____ for master's programs.

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312; 304

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There are primarily three different training models for the health service provider subfields of psychology (i.e., clinical, counseling, and school). Which of the following are TRUE of the Vail model? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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The PsyD degree developed from this model. This model is often referred to as the practitioner-scholar model. Students trained in the Vail model are consumers of research more than producers of research.

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Currently (as of 2014), the Psychology Subject Test of the GRE is offered:

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three times per year (Apr, Sep, Oct)

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Sometimes, graduate admissions interviews take place by telephone. For telephone interviews, you should: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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have your application materials laid out in front of you be aware that some programs call without warning you prepare a "telephone card" for each program dress as you would for an in-person interview

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GRE Psychology Subject Test scores for incoming students actually admitted to graduate programs averaged ____ for doctoral programs and ____ for master's programs.

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686; 682

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The truth about letters of recommendation is that you should trust your letter writers or ask someone else.

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true

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Your text recommends that, to prepare for the GRE, you should make a concerted weekly effort for __ months.

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?????

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Which of the following is NOT recommended as a means of finding out what kinds of research are being conducted at a graduate program?

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look in the APA's Graduate Study in Psychology

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Time to complete doctoral programs varies with an average of ____ years for research-oriented programs and ____ years for practice-oriented programs.

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4 - 5; 5 - 6

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Why are standardized admissions tests (e.g., the GRE) important considerations in evaluating graduate applications? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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A 3.8 GPA may not mean the same thing across different schools. Standardized tests help to compare students across a wide variety of educational experiences. Students with the same GPA at the same school may not be "equally good" candidates for graduate study because of different choices in courses.

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The General Test of the GRE (which includes Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing) is required by ___ percent of doctoral programs and ___ percent of masters programs for admission

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97; 80

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If you are interested in academe, seeking teaching experience in graduate school will impress potential employers, whether you were the instructor of record or a teaching assistant.

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False

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Most graduate programs readily provide information on where their students go on internships and postdoctoral training as well as where they are employed.

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true

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Regarding clinical, counseling, and school graduate programs, you will only be able to get licensed in many states if you graduate from an APA-accredited program. Information on how long a program has been accredited can be found:

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in every December issue of APA's publication, American Psychologist

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Freestanding PsyD programs (i.e., those not affiliated with a university, although they - misleadingly - use university in their name) accept approximately ___ percent of their applicants, while university-based PsyD programs accept approximately ___ percent of their applicants.

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50; 35

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Although this should not be the deciding factor on selecting graduate programs, a better chance at admission to graduate school can be found with a school that:

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is in a less desirable location

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According to 2014 data, the combined GRE General Test scores averaged ____ for doctoral programs and ____ for master's programs of students actually admitted into the programs.

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312; 304

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Regarding the graduate programs to which you actually decide to apply, your text recommends that half of your applications should be to programs where you ____ the statistics of their recent admissions.

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exceed

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Which of the following are all TRUE pieces of advice provided by your text regarding how you should handle the GRE? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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Graduate programs will only see the GRE sets of scores you select to send to them, not necessarily all of your attempts. Regarding evaluating the scores published by graduate programs, ignore the required minimums; instead, focus on the actual scores of those admitted. Taking the GRE can be costly; currently $200 for the General Test, $150 for the Psychology Subject Test, $30 for each report you send to graduate programs.

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Which of the following are all "kisses of death" for your personal statement and can likely cause you to be rejected from graduate programs? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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expressing a strong need to help others using a canned, nonspecific, generic statement for all applications including references to your own mental health having grammatical or spelling errors in your statement providing excessively self-revealing information including religious issues that are unrelated to the program to which you are applying

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Practice-oriented (e.g., clinical) PhD programs have a ____ number of applications and ____ acceptance rates.

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large; lower

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Experts warn students developing graduate application materials to not misinterpret the "personal" nature of required statements of purpose. They recommend that personal should not in any way be construed as ____, rather it should instead be defined as your ____ statement of purpose.

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private; professional

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Students completing clinical, counseling and school doctoral programs will need to pass the national exam (the EPPP) to be licensed. To evaluate graduate programs based on their students' success for licensure, it is best to:

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see where students tend to pass the EPPP on the first try

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Regarding letters of recommendation for graduate applications, it is preferred to have:

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all three from psychology professors, at least two with whom you've done research

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Some students remain in a state of limbo for years regarding graduate school. This state, often referred to as ABD, is the abbreviation for:

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All But Dissertation

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In terms of organizing your letters of recommendation, you will want to allow your recommenders at least ________ to write the letters.

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4 - 6 weeks

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Vitae (academic resumes) are unique and different from typical work resumes in many ways. Unlike resumes, vitae: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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can be 20, 30, or more pages in length present all of your presentations and publications in correct APA format almost never use the "Career Objective" heading

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Professional preparation of your graduate application packet is important. It is wise to: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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include a maximum of two writing samples include a cover letter itemizing the contents of your application send all application materials all at once submit all your materials in a neutral folder with your name/contact info typed on it

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___ percent of clinical and counseling psychology graduate programs require some type of interview prior to an offer of admission.

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93

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The example vita in your text, for an active undergraduate student who will likely include her vita in her graduate application materials, is ___ pages in length.

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_4__

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Letters from non-psychology professors and psychologists outside of academe may be more (unintentionally) ____.

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harmful

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Students can be blinded by their desire to attend graduate school - at any cost. It is normal to have educational debt when you leave graduate school, but be aware of the potential amount and carefully consider if you want to afford it. For instance, 2011 data report that graduates in the practice-oriented subfields had a median debt of:

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$80,000

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It is the reality of our world that, although following all the advice we are giving you about applying to graduate school will increase the likelihood of your being accepted to programs, there are no guarantees for success. However, beyond the possibility of simply having "bad luck," you should review your applications to see if you made any of these common mistakes that often cost students an offer of admission: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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having a low GPA/GRE relative to the means of those recently admitted to the programs applying only to high-ranked programs having no research experience not applying widely enough (geographically or otherwise)

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Because all psychologists are trained in how to design research, gather data, and analyze results, research-based careers occur in every subfield of the discipline, including clinical and counseling psychology.

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true

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Unlike other methods of gaining knowledge such as personal experience, research uses methods and techniques specifically designed to ensure that the knowledge gained is _______.

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objective

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Experimental psychologists' research skills are general enough to be applied to a variety of topics.

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true

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Developmental psychologists view development from a ______ perspective

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global

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Although most developmental psychologists focus on research careers, increasing numbers of them are pursuing ________ endeavors, such as designing a program to address language delays in preschoolers and assessing its effectiveness in various settings.

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applied__

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A study investigating long-term effects of stress on the body would most likely be conducted by a __________ researcher.

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biopsychological

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A core part of your education as an undergraduate and graduate student in psychology will include training in: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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statistics research methodology

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Although fewer in number than doctoral programs, master's programs exist in the research subfields, the largest number in:

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experimental

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Social psychologists investigate areas such as: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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aggression stereotypes interpersonal relationships

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The research-intensive nature of the graduate training in the research subfields allows doctoral programs in these areas to offer students substantial financial support. Typically, these doctoral students:

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do not pay tuition and are paid to do research or teach

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One lesson that you will learn from psychology research is that results of studies are only as valid as the methods used to conduct that research. A Methods section is like a "recipe" of how to conduct the study, and every detail matters. In the social psychology research example described in detail in your text (Goff, Jackson, DiLeone, Culotta, & DiTomasso, 2014), differences in the way adults perceive children may be based on _______, beginning when the child in question is around the age of 10.

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race

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Graduates with bachelor's degrees who are interested in the research subfields often find rewarding work as a research assistant for institutions or private companies. Their responsibilities usually include all of the following EXCEPT:

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designing the purpose and methods of research projects

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Because of its interests in topics such as attention, perception, memory, reasoning, and language, cognitive psychology has recently:

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developed more connections to other disciplines, such as education and computer science

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Biopsychologists are interested in: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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the impact of medications on behavior how biological systems affect behavior the impact of disease processes on behavior how behavior affects biological systems

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A study by Kleykamp, Jennings, Sams, Weaver, and Eissenberg (2008) investigated the effectiveness of nicotine patches in helping individuals stop smoking. Which of the following accurately describes one finding from this biopsychological study?

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Symptoms that smokers experience when they do not smoke are only partially based on nicotine withdrawal.

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The goal of _________ research is to advance our understanding of some topics. The knowledge that this kind of research generates answers questions about how something works, and this knowledge typically sparks additional research.

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basic

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Surveys of undergraduate psychology majors reveal that:

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new majors are often surprised to learn that research and statistics will be a priority in their psychology courses

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As an undergraduate, good preparation for graduate training in the research subfields of experimental, developmental social, cognitive, and biopsychology begins with your being highly successful and enjoying courses in: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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seminars in experimental design statistics research methods

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Psychologists in academic settings serve many roles. These roles include: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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training future psychologists supervising undergraduate research teaching undergraduate students generating new knowledge through research supervising graduate student research

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Master's programs in the research subfields prepare you to either seek employment that utilizes your training or pursue a doctoral degree. The best indication of which of these a specific program will prepare you to do is to:

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inquire about what recent graduates of the program are currently doing

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____________ % of all recent graduates in research subfields of psychology are employed full-time in academic settings (APA, 2011).

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68

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________ % of U. S. PhDs awarded between 2002 and 2012 were in the five research-intensive subfields of experimental, developmental, social, cognitive, and biopsychology.

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33

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According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2014), the estimated median income for a graduate with a degree in research-oriented psychology (i.e., psychologists not in clinical, counseling or I/O) is $________.

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_91,140_

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"How do a variety of factors in a learning environment (like multimedia-based instruction and rehearsal schedules) affect human learning?" is a question a(n) __________ psychologist would ask.

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experimental cognitive

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In all settings where research psychologists work (academic, government, and private sector), research careers will carry specific expectations for:

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productivity

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A good way for you to gain additional understanding of careers in research within psychology is to _______.

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read the research literature

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The goal of ______ research is to use existing knowledge for a specific purpose, typically solving a real-world problem.

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applied

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Your text reminds you to keep in mind two important things about master's level programs in the research subfields. They are that: (CHECK TWO BELOW)

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a master's degree may make your application to a doctoral program more attractive a master's degree in a research subfield is not enough to make you a psychologist

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Hands-on _______ experience is essential for any undergraduate student who is considering graduate training in a research-oriented subfield of psychology.

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research

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Approximately __________% of recent graduates in the research-oriented subfields of psychology are employed full time in private sector and government positions (APA, 2011).

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26

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According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2014) median salary estimates, it is most financially profitable for a recent bachelor's degree graduate working in research-oriented psychology to become a(n)

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market research analyst

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Dr. Balaban from Eastern Oregon University describes the process of research. As an undergraduate research assistant, you would be LEAST likely to gain expertise in which of the following skills:

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developing your own research studies

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The primary goal of graduate training in experimental, developmental, social, cognitive, and biopsychology is to ensure that all graduates:

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have the knowledge and skills to conduct their own independent research

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Background Information: Postdoctoral training occurs immediately after finishing a doctoral program. It often involves developing independent research while sharing the laboratory facilities of an established faculty member. A typical "postdoc" position lasts a few years. According to your text, indicate if the following statement is true or false: Over half of all new graduates in psychology subfields immediately pursue postdoctoral training (APA, 2011).

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false

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___ % of all master's degrees granted in psychology in the U.S. are in the I/O subfield (APA, 2014).

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9.7

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As a subfield of psychology, I/O psychology is primarily interested in all of the following topics EXCEPT:

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What aspects of a salesperson's behavior influences the customer's decisions the most?

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I/O psychologists assist in company hiring decisions by designing methods to select new hires (personnel) for the company. Which of the following is NOT an example of an assessment component of the personnel selection process of I/O psychology?

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training measures

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The workplace, or the behavior of the company as a whole, is the focus of ______ psychology. _

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_organizational__

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I/O psychologists' careers are dependent upon more than just their performance in their positions. Your text discusses how their employment is affected by all of the following factors EXCEPT:

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from which university the I/O psychologist obtained their graduate degree

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The I/O psychologist who is most likely to travel to where there is demand for their services and is retained to help a company deal with a specific issue is a(n):

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consultant

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If you are interested in working in areas related to I/O psychology with a bachelor's degree, it would be most lucrative (profitable) for you to pursue positions as a(n):

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sales manager

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According to APA (2011) data, I/O psychologists with doctoral degrees are most frequently employed in which of the following ways?

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business, organization, or government settings

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Many graduate programs in the I/O psychology subfield place emphasis on:

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coursework, research or applied endeavors, and internship experiences

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The U.S. Department of Labor (2014) ranks I/O psychologists as the ______ wage earners of all the psychology subfields.

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highest

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Most states now require that I/O psychologists who intend to refer to themselves as psychologists and engage in psychological testing when working with clients must have a doctoral degree and be licensed

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true

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Currently, the majority of I/O psychologists have _________ degrees

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doctoral

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Recently, increased interest in master's level training options for I/O psychology caused the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) to:

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create guidelines for skills and content areas for master's programs

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Dr. John Chan states that the most rewarding aspect of his career as an I/O psychologist is helping organizations realize the importance and value of creating effective ______ management processes to identify high potential individuals and develop their people.

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talent

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To increase employee job satisfaction as well as their commitment to their employers, I/O psychologists might design a(n):

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incentive program

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If you are interested in applying to I/O graduate programs, it is recommended that you take and enjoy which of the following courses as an undergraduate? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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Social Psychology Learning and Behavior Research Methods Ethics Psychological Testing

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Your text profiles Dr. Russell Johnson, an I/O psychologist and associate professor of management at Michigan State University. Dr. Johnson describes a major benefit of pursuing an I/O degree such that doctoral graduates in I/O enjoy:

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a wide variety of employment opportunities in business, government, or academic settings

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The Psychology Resource Office is located in the Psychology Building, Room ______ .

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206

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While PRO guides can recommend which courses might be most useful for graduate school or an intended career, only ATLAS advisers should tell you which courses you need for graduation.

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true

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"Career Buddies" is the name given to PRO's mentoring program.

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false

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The main reason students are asked to leave their backpacks and briefcases securely locked up in the PRO lockers is to prevent them being used to inadvertently (or intentionally) carry off PRO's resource materials.

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true

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In which room in PRO would you find course syllabi?

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Student Resources Room (SRR)

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The course syllabi provide information about:

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the structure of the course according to the instructor.

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Where in PRO can you find information on faculty research areas to help you find undergraduate research opportunities?

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PRO lobby

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In PRO, information on undergraduate scholarships is located in/on

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Student Resources Room binders and bulletin boards

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If you call the PRO phone number, you can expect:

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no answer if the office is busy, because PRO Guides are instructed to give priority to students who appear in person.

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Where can you find a computer for your use in PRO?

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SRR

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PRO Guides take PSY 406 (for class credit) and serve as PRO Guides for:

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an academic year.

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One of the most popular resources in PRO is the set of course ___________ (insert one word and be careful to spell it correctly).

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syllabi

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If you want to find research opportunities, you can do all of the following EXCEPT:

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wait to be "discovered" by hanging out at Starbucks.

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The PRO website has a "Getting Involved in Research" webpage to help students understand what working on faculty research is like.

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true

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The Black Box where All PSY 301 students should drop off assignments and projects specified for the Black Box is located in the:

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SRR

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Information about upcoming events in the Psychology Department can be found in the:

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PRO lobby.

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Both the PRO Guides and the PSY 301 course assistants work in PRO. It is important to address your questions about PSY 301 assignments to the course assistants, not just to any of the PRO Guides. In order to help you distinguish between the PRO Guides and the PSY 301 course assistants, the course assistants will be wearing ________ (insert color) name tags.

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green

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To declare psychology as a major or minor, students must first meet the admission requirements and then go to:

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ATLAS (PH1 room 104).

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PRO Guides are able to recommend all of the following EXCEPT:

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what instructors to take.

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Students can go to the Psychology Resource Office (PSY room 206) for departmental resources, such as recommendations of the major or minor courses, graduation school information, or information on jobs & internships. Students can go to the Psychology Department office (PSY room 100) for administrative needs, such as signatures on add/drop forms during the first few weeks of the semester.

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true

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Information on jobs and internships for psychology majors can be found in:

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the Career Resource Room (CRR) inside PRO (PSY 206).

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If you need help getting course credit for a course taken at another school, you must obtain a request form from ATLAS (in PH1 room 104).

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true

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Your text identifies three strengths of psychology as a field that help to provide it with a strong foundation for the future. Which of the following is NOT among those strengths?

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its diversity of subfields

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To be well informed about the career outlook of the field, you have to be aware of areas of weakness within the field of psychology. All of the following are identified in your text as areas of concern EXCEPT:

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undergraduate degrees in psychology are stereotyped as ones that don't "lead" directly to a specific job/career

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For those of you interested in careers involving applied work, a substantial asset will likely continue to be:

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proficiency in multiple languages

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Psychology has enjoyed great popularity in education, with the greatest increase among undergraduates. Between 1990 and 2010, the number of psychology bachelor's degrees granted in the United States rose ____ percent.

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70

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Two of the fastest growing subfields in psychology in terms of career outlook are: (CHECK TWO BELOW)

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neuropsychology health

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Regarding graduate degrees, expansion in career areas in the field has differed across master's and doctoral levels. In particular, between 1990 and 2010, the number of master's degrees granted in psychology _____________, while the number of doctoral degrees ____________.

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rose 121%; rose 49%

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Regarding your career outlook, the increasing popularity of the psychology major means:

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increased competition for employment at the bachelor's level

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Despite the diversity among psychologists in terms of their subject matter and professional activities, their work remains rooted in ______.

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science__

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The field of psychology faces a number of "threats" or events that will likely impact the field in a negative way. These threats include: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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developments in insurance and managed care that affect mental health practitioners decreased funding for psychological research decrease funding for higher education

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Education (or student loan) debt is a very real consequence faced by students in psychology, particularly those who seek graduate education. According to APA (2011), the median educational debt for students earning doctoral degrees was:

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$120,000 for PsyDs and $50,000 for PhDs

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If you pursue training at the graduate level, you may find yourself having to select a subfield of focus before you feel ready given the need to apply to specialized programs of study.

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True

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When considering future career opportunities, the U.S. Department of Labor (2008) has projected that, between 2012 and 2022, the psychology subfield that will grow the most (in terms of percentage) is:

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I/O

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Recent data (US NCES, 2013) show that, in the academic year 2011-2012, minorities comprised ____ percent of the U.S. population and earned ____ percent of bachelor's degrees and ____ percent of PhD degrees.

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37; 36; 27

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The Richard Petty powerpoint presentation notes three trends for the future of the field of psychology. The trends include greater emphasis on all of the following EXCEPT:

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applied theory and research (as opposed to basic)

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To support his ideas about future trends, Dr. Richard Petty notes that departments of psychology aren't necessarily called that (i.e., "Department of Psychology") at all institutions anymore. Three of the following represent more "modern" names for psychology departments. Which one does NOT?

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Department of Human Behavior

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Regarding the second future trend noted by Dr. Richard Petty, which of the following most likely represents the future of the subfields in psychology?

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cognitive development

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All of the following name actual journals in psychology. Most of them reflect the second future trend identified by Dr. Richard Petty. Which one does NOT?

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Sex Roles

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Dr. Richard Petty identifies a future trend in the field for psychology to become a "hub" discipline. It appears from his information that psychology will: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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(literally) take center stage to enhance the knowledge of other disciplines hand over its applied subfields directly to "more applied" schools/departments (e.g., Law and Behavior will be taught in Law Schools, not psychology departments)

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Your reading explains that career goals have little meaning or value in isolation from education and life goals. The authors' approach is consider your:

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life goals first, career goals second, and educational goals third

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A good starting point for beginning to develop career goals is to identify and prioritize your:

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career-relevant abilities

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Life goals are aspirations you have for yourself across your lifespan. Most of the following represent examples of life goals. Which one does NOT?

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obtaining a PhD in psychology

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There are several categories of career development theories. Theories that suggest individuals adopt a few overall dispositions that attract them to occupations that allow them to derive job satisfaction by expressing their skills are called ____ theories.

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type

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Many adults well into their careers often find themselves in those particular careers as a result of: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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financial necessity fear of choosing the wrong career path circumstances of chance

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Concerns over making an error in developing your career goals can be reduced if you begin to view the development of goals as an ongoing, _____ process.

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evolving__

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Individuals who derive their career goals from careful self-assessment will have less difficulty adjusting to unpredictable changes in work life than those who derive career goals from career aspirations.

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true

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Many of the books, websites, and questionnaires available on career goal setting focus exclusively on helping you identify a handful of careers that are supposedly the best fit for you. Individuals using these resources report: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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learning about careers options not previously considered that they then must explore further confirming the career ideas they already had finding the results so at odds with their current career ideas that they have no intention of further exploring the suggested careers

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Developing meaningful life goals is dependent upon:

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having accurate knowledge of yourself

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Many experts have argued that individuals entering the workforce should anticipate changing careers, not simply jobs, ____ times in their working life.

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multiple

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Because psychology is such a broad and varied discipline, individuals with widely differing life interests and preferences can find that pursuing an education in psychology matches with their life goals.

answer

True

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When developing career goals, it is important to have the mindset that dramatic changes can and often do occur in the job market. In considering the data in your text, it can be seen that the profession of _____ experienced a dramatic increase over the past decade, while careers as ______ have experienced a substantial decrease during the same time frame.

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home health aides; computer programmers

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The greater the _______ between one's life and career goals, the more likely one's career experiences will be rewarding and fulfilling.

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_synchrony_

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Before setting your educational goals, it is recommended that you complete a self-assessment of:

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your personal academic strengths and weaknesses

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Many avenues of research demonstrate that having well-developed career goals provides many less obvious ("hidden") benefits. These benefits include which of the following? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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Establishing obtainable career goals shows a clear positive relationship to a person's physical and mental health. Adolescents with clear career goals have better school attendance, fewer disciplinary problems, and higher levels of self-esteem. College students with clear career goals are more likely to engage in behaviors that allow them to persist in their education toward graduation. Adult employees with clear career goals adjust better to their current employment situations, have more positive attitudes about their work, and have higher rates of job satisfaction.

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According to psychology professors, their most successful students are those who have which of the following characteristics? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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hardworking self-motivated flexible mature passionate about psychology highly organized full of stamina

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As a graduate student, you might face times when you have to study intensely just to make a B, while other students seem comfortable in areas you haven't begun to grasp. What you need to know when this happens is that:

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this is a natural part of being in a competitive program, and you should approach it as a challenge

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It typically takes a full-time student ________ years to earn a master's degree in psychology.

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2-4

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If you absolutely hate to write or are unwilling to acquire writing skills, you should seriously question whether to pursue a career in psychology.

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true

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On average, the minimum grade point average (GPA) required to gain consideration for admission to a master's program in psychology is:

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2.92

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Most master's candidates in psychology are required to have foundation courses in research methods, design, and statistics, and to apply that knowledge in actual research

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true

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Which of the following are TRUE about attending graduate classes? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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The typical class size is 6 - 20 students High expectations are placed on your class participation

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This Getting In chapter suggests that, to be successful in graduate school, the most crucial skills of all might be:

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time management

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On average, the minimum grade point average (GPA) required to gain consideration for admission to a doctoral program in psychology is:

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3.11

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Which of the following are criteria evaluated during graduate school admissions?

answer

overall GPA psychology GPA GRE scores (verbal and quantitative) GRE score (psychology subject test) research experience letters of recommendation personal statement psychology-related work experience

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Throughout your career as a psychologist, whether you are research- or practice-oriented, you will be expected to contribute your knowledge to the field by:

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publishing your findings

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For most graduate programs, application deadlines are absolutely ________, and partially completed applications are not considered.

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_nonnegotiable___

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Data published in 2005 by the APA Research Office revealed which of the following to be TRUE facts about graduate school tuition? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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The average annual tuition for in-state residents in master's programs is $4812. The average annual tuition for in-state residents in doctoral programs is $10,200.

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Doctoral students complete dissertations - extensive independent research projects that take the last few years of graduate school to write and revise. The dissertation process begins with a formal proposal and culminates in a formal defense, both of which occur in front of an expert faculty committee. Thus, to do these two parts of the process, you should feel comfortable with:

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public speaking

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Which of the following areas of psychology view postdoctoral fellowships as a necessary step, given that the majority of their graduates are employed in these positions? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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neuroscience biological psychology

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Which of the following are TRUE characteristics of internships or on-the-job experiences that you might have while in graduate school? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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Future employers will use this experience to decide whether to hire you. These opportunities take place toward the end of your graduate education. Even as an intern, you will asked to solve difficult problems and make stressful decisions that significantly impact the lives of others.

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Your reading points out the inevitable personal sacrifice you will endure as you face the amount of time and commitment required to pursue your graduate studies. You are offered all of the following pieces of advice to be successful during this challenging time EXCEPT:

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Learn to live on less sleep, so you can maximize your time and productivity

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If you were interested in examining some recent research articles about health psychology in children, you might consult which of the following psychological journals first?

answer

Journal of Pediatric Psychology

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Research-oriented health psychologists often develop strong ties to local clinics and hospitals that can provide them with participants for their research studies.

answer

True

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Because of their appreciation for environmental influences on health, health psychologists often utilize ______ therapy and interventions in their practices.

answer

family

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The APA finally recognized the practice area of health psychology as a specialty in _____ (PROVIDE YEAR)

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1997

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Health psychologists may provide individuals with health-focused intervention strategies. These strategies include all of the following EXCEPT:

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medication management

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The Tempe Summit Report was generated by major leaders in the field of health psychology in 2007. This report outlines six competencies that all health psychologists who provide services to the public must possess. The ability of a health psychologist to evaluate a person's readiness for gastric bypass surgery falls under the competency referred to as:

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assessment

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Health psychology recognizes that health is influenced by three types of factors. Those factors are: (SELECT THREE BELOW)

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sociocultural biological psychological

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According to the specialty designation by APA, the practice of clinical health psychology includes which of the following? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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development of knowledge regarding connections between behavior and health prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of illness improvement of the health care system application of knowledge to promote and maintain health

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The subfield of health psychology envisions a very bright future that is full of positive contributions to our everyday lives. Future challenges for the subfield include all of the following EXCEPT:

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finding cures for five major diseases that are currently the leading causes of death

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There are a number of areas related to health psychology in which you might work with a bachelor's degree. One option is to work as a __________, who assists in the delivery of rehabilitative services who have health impairments.

answer

occupational therapy aide

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In their profession, clinical health psychologists provide services to: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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health care providers patients' families individual patients entire communities

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Many individuals practicing in the clinical health psychology area do so in _____ practices, working alongside physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers to provide the full spectrum of services patients need.

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group

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One of the most significant professional accomplishments of Dr. Chris Dunkel Schetter, a professor of psychology at UCLA, is:

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receiving APA's Senior Investigator Award for Outstanding Contributions to Health Psychology

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Health psychology can be divided into three broad areas of study which include all of the following EXCEPT:

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wellness and illness

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If you are interested in working as a clinical health psychologist, remember that it is important to seek out a graduate program that is:

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APA-accredited

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Dr. Regan Gurung, a health psychologist at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, reports that a hot area of study in health psychology is cultural differences. Some of the examples of cultural health disparities he discusses include: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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Individuals in California and Hawaii are less likely to smoke. Heart disease death rates are more than 40% higher for African-Americans than for European-Americans. Men are more likely to have lung cancer than women.

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An excellent resource for students to learn about current job openings in a variety of subfields of psychology is at http://jobs.psyccareers.com/. This website:

answer

is APA's Online Career Center

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Question 18 1 / 1 point The applied clinical area of neuropsychology could not exist without the ________ area of neuropsychology.

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experimental

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Research in neuropsychology is an ever-changing, constantly moving field. As a neuropsychologist, you should also keep up with research in closely related fields including: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

answer

neuroscience medicine cognitive psychology

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The Houston Conference Report specified a knowledge base required for specialization in clinical neuropsychology that included all of the following areas EXCEPT:

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professional psychology

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Neuropsychologists are extremely helpful in establishing a baseline of functioning for patients for a variety of disorders. These baselines can be used in the future to:

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judge disease and recovery rates

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For which of the following neuropsychology related careers available to individuals with a bachelor's degree would you expect to earn the highest median salary?

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health educator

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For neuropsychologists with strong interests in the neurosciences, employment opportunities can be found in many government agencies. A doctoral student whose research focused on stroke rehabilitation issues should most likely contact which of the following government agencies for related job opportunities?

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NINDS

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Occupational Information Network (2012) reports that a person trained with a neuropsychology specialty that includes board certification is very likely to command a significantly higher median wage than for all other practicing psychologists (clinical, school, and counseling) combined.

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True

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Selected examples of recent topics researched by neuropsychologists include all of the following EXCEPT:

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identifying effective strategies to cope with chronic pain

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Where can you find information on graduate training programs in clinical neuropsychology? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

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APA's Division 40 website APA's Graduate Study in Psychology publication

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Intervention, one of the core professional activities of neuropsychologists, would include the responsibility of

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developing rehabilitative programs for individuals who suffered a traumatic brain injury

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There are a variety of jobs in areas related to neuropsychology that are available to individuals with a bachelor's degree. In which one of them from the list below would you be LEAST LIKELY to work directly with patients?

answer

social science research assistant

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The APA recognized neuropsychology as a specialty in 1996 and established ____ core professional activities of neuropsychologists. (INSERT NUMBER)

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7

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The area of clinical neuropsychology that concentrates on treating adults appears to fall into two broad categories best identified as:

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neurological problems and psychiatric problems

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The Houston Conference Report established the expectation that postdoctoral education and training for clinical neuropsychology be at least ________, fulltime.

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2 years

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Forensic psychologists contribute to the discipline and the legal system in four main ways (listed below). Which of these four main areas is the largest within forensic psychology?

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clinical practice

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To help the court determine if a defendant is able to understand the charges, the legal issues and procedures in a case as well as possible penalties, a forensic psychologist would administer a:

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competency to be adjudicated assessment

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If you are interested in being an applied forensic psychologist, there are many job settings that you might be likely to choose including: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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court clinics police departments state psychiatric hospitals correctional settings (e.g., prisons)

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Trial consultants assist with jury selection as well as case development and strategies. Which of the following undergraduate classes provide excellent preparation for the skills needed by these particular forensic psychologists?

answer

research methods and applied statistics

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Given that the work is in the legal system, extensive background checks are conducted on people seeking employment as forensic psychologists. Any evidence of drug use and even traffic violations can disqualify a candidate from employment in many positions.

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True

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Research within the forensic psychology subfield is quite varied, and different topics overlap with the interests of many of the other subfields within psychology. For example, investigations of workplace violence intertwines the interests of forensic and _____ psychology.

answer

industrial/organizational

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Forensic psychology programs train students in criminal profiling.

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false

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Forensic psychology includes subfields known by a variety of names. Which one of the following is NOT one of the names used to refer to forensic psychology?

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Psychology and Judicial Systems

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Multisystematic therapy would be classified under the applied area of:

answer

criminal forensic psychology treatment

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What credentials are currently required for many treatment provider positions in correctional environments within the forensic psychology subfield? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

answer

licensure master's degree

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Taking into account both clinical and research-oriented forensic psychology graduate programs, the data from Helms (2008) suggests _____ as the best choice.

answer

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Graduates with a bachelor's degree in psychology can work in many positions related to forensic psychology including: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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caseworker/case manager correctional treatment specialist probation officer correctional officer

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Helms and Mayhew (2006) surveyed individuals involved in selecting students for graduate programs in forensic psychology. Their data show which of the following are TRUE regarding the evaluations of graduate school applications in this subfield? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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having prior research experience was rated as most important statement of goals was rated as more important than an interview

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Regarding applied/practitioner positions in correctional settings: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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worker turnover is high jobs are plentiful the pay is quite good

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Because law enforcement personnel and psychologists can have very different worldviews, tension exists in the relationship between psychology and the legal system. However, psychologists' involvement in the legal system is highly valued because psychologists:

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offer expert opinions based on scientific research findings

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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, there were approximately ______ college/university psychology teaching jobs in 2013.

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?

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To obtain a faculty position at a college or university, the preferred degree(s) is(are):

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PhD

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The career in academe is best described as a:

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lifestyle

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Professional activities for faculty in academic positions vary considerably based on the setting. For instance, most 4-year colleges and almost all universities expect:

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a portion of the professor's time will be devoted to research activities

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Why is academic freedom so important to academe?

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Advances in the discipline are potentially prevented without it.

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Research-intensive universities have high expectations for research productivity. Approximately ___ percent of academic faculty positions are in this type of setting.

answer

25

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At community colleges, the typical teaching loads are around ____ courses per year.

answer

10 - 12

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A description that might best capture the nature of the work schedule of faculty is that the professorial work schedule:

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allows flexibility but requires self-motivation

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Professors must assess student learning (and, by the way, psychologists are really good at assessment!). Consider the time a professor devotes to grading. Given the example in your text, for a professor to grade just one assignment (e.g., a term paper) for just 30 students in three courses might take about ____ hours.

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45

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Finding employment in academe will more than likely involve a job search that is:

answer

national/international

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Although research projects comprise many steps and activities, the defining aspect of this professorial activity is often considered to be:

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making the findings available to a wider audience

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If you are interested in teaching psychology with just a bachelor's degree:

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teaching high school is a good alternative for you

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Once a research project is completed, in addition to being submitted as a possible presentation at a conference, the paper/article is often submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Most papers/articles submitted are accepted for publication.

answer

False

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Most universities will hire their own doctoral graduates for faculty positions.

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False

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding the various ranks of faculty positions?

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Adjunct faculty are not expected to engage in research.

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Which of the following accurately describe the teaching activities of university professors? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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The syllabus, course activities as well as handouts and other materials are the culmination of significant effort by the professor, effort rarely seen by students or outside observers. Depending on new developments in psychology research, updating one course can take weeks of preparation prior to the semester and significant amounts of time during the semester.

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The TWO types of academic employment settings that have a very limited psychology curriculum are: (CHECK TWO BELOW)

answer

technical schools community colleges

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Which of the following are TRUE of faculty salaries?

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There are typically only two promotions in a professor's lifetime. Assistant professors at a 4-year college psychology department are basically paid the same as an assistant professors at a 2-year college. Assistant professors at a university business school have the highest mean salaries. Mean salaries vary greatly from state to state.

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A faculty member holding a position as an editor of a professional journal is considered:

answer

community-based professional service

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Which of the following statements are TRUE of professional psychology schools? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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These schools are usually private. Some are affiliated with a university, while others are not.

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According to data from O*NET (2014), the #1 factor that influences the nature of the work for psychology professors is:

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significant use of electronic mail

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Given that most graduates with psychology doctorates pursue academic careers, most doctoral programs include formal training in teaching skills.

answer

False

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The interview process for a faculty position:

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often requires a course lecture and a research presentation

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Which statement below is TRUE regarding the cost of faculty members' research activities?

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Trips to conferences to present research findings are often required as part of a faculty member's job, although the faculty member often needs to have won a grant to pay for trips to professional conferences.

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Tenure means that fulltime faculty members have stability in their employment. Faculty endure a rigorous, long-term review process before being awarded tenure. Which of the following statements are TRUE about the tenure process? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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Many professional psychology schools do not have a tenure process. Typically in the third year of employment, faculty are reviewed by peers/colleagues as well as by the department chair. Faculty must apply for tenure in their fifth or sixth year. Prior to tenure, there is no guarantee of another year of employment. If the faculty member does not receive a favorable tenure review, the faculty member is given one year to find another position.

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Generally, in order for a faculty member to receive tenure, they must receive a favorable review from: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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the college dean the department chair the vice president of academic affairs or provost of the university the president of the university tenured department faculty

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The notion that the entire field of psychology involves applied work in mental health is a common

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___misperception_

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According to the National Science Foundation (2013), what percentage of all psychology doctoral degrees awarded in the U.S. were in clinical and counseling psychology combined?

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48%

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Currently, only two states allow clinical and counseling psychologists to prescribe medications. Which two? (CHECK TWO BELOW)

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Louisiana New Mexico

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This term is used to describe activities that involve providing direct services to patients.

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practice

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As noted in your text, it is never appropriate for a person with only a BA degree in psychology to offer applied psychological services to another person (even friends and family). However, if you'd like to use your bachelor's degree working in jobs that tap into aspects of clinical and couseling psychology, your best bet for maximizing your salary would be a position as a:

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community and social services specialist

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Assessment refers to any formal evaluation of a patient, typically using standardized tests and interviews. They are performed to answer such questions as: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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what is the state of the patient's current functioning what might be the correct diagnosis what treatments might be recommended

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__________ are first trained in medical school, then specialize in mental illness. They use psychotropic medications as their primary method for treating mental illness.

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psychiatrists__

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There are two basic types of graduate programs in clinical and counseling psychology: university-based (e.g., psychology departments at universities) and professional school programs (institutions that are largely independent from universities). Potential students need to understand how they differ, in order to select an appropriate graduate program. which is true?

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University-based programs largely grant PhD degrees (meaning doctoral students here do significant research), while professional school programs grant PsyD degrees.

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A middle-aged gentlemen has just experienced a tragic death of a family member. Since then, he has been showing a few signs of depression, and the depression is worsened by daily stress of his job and events that remind him of the death. Although he might benefit from either psychotherapy or counseling, which approach is most appropriate in his case?

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counseling

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Clinical and counseling psychologists' theoretical orientation in their practice is likely to be heavily influenced by their:

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graduate program

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What percentage of clinical and counseling psychologists work in a private practice or outpatient clinic immediately after they complete graduate school?

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9%

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Counseling psychologists tend to concentrate on providing interventions that return patients to their normal _________.

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_functioning_

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According to the US Department of Labor, the median income of clinical and counseling psychologists in 2014 was $__________.

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67,760

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There are many career options related to the fields of clinical and counseling psychology. Several of them are listed below. Select which ones typically require a master's degree. (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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school counseling occupational therapy marriage and family therapy social work recreational therapy

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Which of the following are characteristics of psychotherapy? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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Its focus of treatment is to cure the problem. It's used on problems that are internal to self.

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The Boulder model is a specific type of graduate training for clinical and counseling psychologists. Which of the following are characteristics of the Boulder model? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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Successful completion of the program results in a PhD. Students are prepared for careers in research. Students are prepared for careers in private practice.

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To receive licensure as a clinical or counseling psychologist, all states require:

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a passing score on the national licensing exam, the Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP)

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Clinical and counseling psychology students who are not interested in conducting research may prefer to pursue a:

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PsyD

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The following statements describe how different kinds of training programs in clinical and counseling psychology (master's vs. doctorate) affect career options. Indicate which of the following that are TRUE. (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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A doctorate is required to practice as a clinical or counseling psychologist. Students pursuing doctoral degrees in clinical or counseling psychology typically must complete a predoctoral internship. Individuals with master's degree may engage in limited practice as long as they are supervised by a doctoral-level professional.

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The American Psychological Association (APA) offers accreditation for:

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doctoral programs in clinical and counseling psychology

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Since the 1970s, a great deal of U.S. health care is offered through managed care organizations. Surveys of licensed psychologists have found that 80% report that managed care has had a negative impact on their work. Which of the following explain this negative impact, as described in your text? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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Managed care organizations have sought the services of master's level (not doctorate) mental health providers, because these professionals are willing to accept lower reimbursement rates. Managed care organizations contributed to greater competition among clinical and counseling psychologists for patients and a greater willingness to provide services for reduced fees.

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ALL of the following are consequences of attending an unaccredited program in clinical or counseling psychology EXCEPT

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a disqualification for becoming a professional member of APA

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A clinical or counseling psychologist's license must typically be renewed every five years, with renewal granted upon successful completion of continuing education requirements.

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False

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Despite a number of negatives, managed care plans have had a positive impact on clinical and counseling psychologists, because these plans: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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addressed rampant treatment costs increased public access to mental health care created a more predictable flow of new patients and referrals

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Graduate schools report that the THREE most important components in a student's application are: (CHECK THREE BELOW)

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GPA personal statement letters of recommendation

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All the following undergraduate courses are recommended for students interested in clinical and counseling psychology EXCEPT:

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none (ALL of the above ARE recommended)

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There are many options for working with a bachelor's degree in areas related to clinical or counseling psychology. Of the following, if you are interested in working in a treatment facility AND interested in maximizing your salary, you should apply for jobs as a:

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psychiatric technician???

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Kimberlyn Leary, PhD, offers words of advice to students interested in clinical and counseling psychology. She says, "Think big, follow your heart. Over the course of a career - if you are lucky - your _____ will change. Treat your career as an adventure."

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interests

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________ psychologists are likely to serve in the role of practitioners who work directly with individual students to overcome significant problems relative to achieving their education

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school

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Which of the following would you be REQUIRED to have, if you wished to work as a school psychologist in a public school setting in most states? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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completion of the Praxis School Psychology Exam minimum of the specialist level degree national certification as a school psychologist granted by the National Association of School Psychologists

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According to 2011 data from the American Psychological Association, educational psychologists most often find employment in:

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academic settings

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Your text provides a profile about Dr. William Pfohl, a professor at Western Kentucky University and someone who has had a very successful career in school psychology. In reading his biography, you learn to appreciate that school psychology is a profession where:

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professionals enjoy a hands-on career working with real people in real settings

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The median salary for a practicing school psychologist in 2014 was:

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$67,760

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Educational psychologists are interested in a wide variety of topics related to teaching and learning. Their interests encompass all of the following activities EXCEPT:

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working directly with individual students in formal settings, like classrooms

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The single biggest issue that school psychologists focus on is:

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addressing students' special needs such as physical, emotional, and learning disabilities

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Even though undergraduate psychology programs do not prepare students to earn a teaching certification, many school districts allow individuals to teach while they work to earn their certification

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True

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School psychologists can face serious employment challenges because of always changing legislation and requirements placed on schools that determine funding for their positions. These challenges have resulted in which of the following? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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a severe shortage of school psychologists that has existed for some time and is expected to continue school psychologists feeling a sense of isolation from fellow professionals increasing caseloads where one school psychologist must serve several schools in a district

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The American Psychological Association (APA) evaluates and provides training standards for master's level programs in school psychology.

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false

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School psychologists engage in program evaluations in situations where:

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gathering information about an academic program will help serve individual students

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Which of the following statements about specialist-level training in school psychology are TRUE? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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Students typically must complete a master's program before being admitted to the specialist's program. Many specialist-level programs require a combined master's and specialist's degree. Programs at the specialist-level degree require both coursework and practicum/internship experience. Some programs offer a specialist-level degree by itself (no master's degree component).

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If you'd like to prepare for graduate training in school psychology, you should concentrate on and excel in undergraduate courses in development, research, and education as well as:

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psychological testing and diversity

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In recent decades, the need for school psychologists has dramatically increased (the number of them doubling between 1970 and 1980, then another doubling by the early 1990s). The most influential event affecting school psychology was:

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the passage of federal legislation called the Education for All Handicapped Children Act

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To work in areas related to educational and school psychology with a bachelor's degree in psychology, you may want to consider teaching. According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2014), the median salary estimate for elementary school teachers was:

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$53,590

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The field of exercise and sport psychology is exclusively applied to athletes.

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false

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Imagine that you want to identify some of the cutting-edge topics currently under investigation in exercise and sport psychology. To do so, you decide to skim the literature and see what research is being reported in relevant journals. ALL of the following are actual journals EXCEPT:

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Research in Performance Quarterly

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Your text describes a variety of research areas studied by exercise and sport psychology professionals to illustrate the field's broad array of research interests. Examples of sport psychology research include: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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psychological issues associated with officiating (being a referee) maintaining an exercise program gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues in sport gambling by student and professional athletes disordered eating in dance professionals

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Galli (2013) recommends that undergraduate students who wish to pursue graduate study in exercise and sport psychology should:

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double major in psychology and exercise science

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Evaluating the effectiveness of a stress reduction program for gymnasts is an example of which type of exercise and sport psychology service?

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research

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The American Psychological Association (APA) reflects the tremendous diversity of subfields in psychology by identifying specific divisions, each one related to a subfield. Which division should you investigate to learn about exercise and sport psychology?

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Division 47

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Given the increasing interest in the field of exercise and sport psychology, competition may squeeze out master's-level practitioners in favor of doctoral-trained individuals, particularly because more states are requiring licensure at the doctoral level in order to practice.

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true

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Sachs, Burke, and Schweighardt (2014), in their publication entitled Directory of graduate programs in applied sport psychology, 11th edition, provide information on over ___ master's and doctoral training programs that have some sport psychology component. (INSERT NUMBER)

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100

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The Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) is a major organization helping to define the field, and it divides exercise and sport psychology into three interrelated areas: Social Psychology, Performance Enhancement/Intervention, and Health and Exercise Psychology. Which of the following best describes the focus of the Health and Exercise Psychology area?

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the role of exercise in disease remediation, injury rehabilitation, and stress reduction

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Students interested in graduate training in exercise and sport psychology must choose one of two distinct academic training paths, each with its own benefits and limitations in terms of career preparation and eligibility. The two paths are: (SELECT TWO BELOW)

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kinesiology psychology

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State licensure regarding careers in exercise and sport psychology is required for individuals who: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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perform diagnoses do assessments provide treatment

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When the APA recognized sport psychology as a proficiency area in 2003, it identified the populations and groups that would be served by sport psychologists. According to the proficiency designation, those served by this profession would best be described as:

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a full range of sports participants as well as those not directly participating (families, coaches, administrators, officials)

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Which of the following jobs related to exercise and sport psychology would you be eligible for with a bachelor's degree? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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health fitness instructor personal trainer recreational worker for a state park youth sports coach

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The TWO most common employment settings for those with graduate training in exercise and sport psychology are: (SELECT TWO BELOW)

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academic positions at colleges/universities a private practice where only a portion of the work is devoted to exercise and sport psychology

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Psychological thought includes three fundamental questions about:

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thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

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Psychology as a discipline

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is about 120 years old.

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Early Greek philosophers rejected __________ explanations in favor of __________explanations.

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spiritualistic; naturalistic

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The earliest Greek philosopher thought to have contributed to Western psychological thought was

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Thales.

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Descartes was significant to psychology as a science in that he helped liberate

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science from the grasp of theology.

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Figurines, wind-up toys, automata, and clocks were part of a contextual force of the 17th Century that influenced the development of the doctrine of

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mechanism.

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What position did Locke take on the origin of human knowledge?

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All knowledge is acquired from experience; no knowledge is innate.

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During the 18th century _______________ became experimentally oriented and contributed both methods and knowledge to the study of the mind and of psychological thought.

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physiology

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__________ proposed that the topography of a person's skull revealed his or her personality.

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Gall

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Sir Francis Galton claimed that if scientists were going to make claims about data they had collected, they had better use

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statistics

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Experimental application in the field of physiology was the zeitgeist of the last half of the _______________ century.

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19th

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The field of sensation and perception was originally established with the work of German physiologists, including __________ and ____________.

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Helmholtz; Fechner

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The "publish or perish" ethic, which is the hallmark of the most prestigious U.S. universities and colleges, is a direct descendant of the 19th century _______________ universities.

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German

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Instead of developing a unifying paradigm, psychology has developed

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all of the above

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The greatest physician of antiquity who is also known as the father of medicine is

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Hippocrates

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The founder of philosophical psychology is

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Aristotle

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Who was the first to advance an empirical point of view?

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Aristotle

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The British Empiricists believed that knowledge could only be derived from

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observation.

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While increasing the importance of measurement and prediction, _________ advanced the idea of perfect design.

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clocks

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Rather than achieving knowledge by means of devine inspiration, the early Greek philosophers believed they had the ability to

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reason

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As a philosophical approach, psychological thought is considered to be

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prescientific

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Evidence of the beginnings of psychological thought came with the rise of

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Naturalism

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To draw forth knowledge from students by pursuing a series of questions and examining the implications of their answers is known as

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the socratic dialogue

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Plato was the first to recognize that psychological events are

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mental

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Early Greek physicians contributed to psychological thought with their increased

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objectivity

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Socrates elicited "self-knowledge" through a process called

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introspection

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The first reference to psychological thought was reported by

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Homer.

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Classical psychological positions became crystalized with the work of _____________ and ________________.

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Plato; Aristotle

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Most scientific disciplines offer courses about the history of their field.

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False

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Although the method of introspection was developed by _______________ as an examination of one's own mind to inspect and report on personal thoughts or feelings, it had its roots in the early philosophical work of _______________ as it related to self-knowledge.

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Wundt; Socrates

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The transition from Structuralism to Functionalism began with ____________, who, along with many early American psychologists, was influenced by the work of Charles Darwin.

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William James

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America's first professor of psychology was

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J. McKeen Cattell

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William James believed that the goal for psychology should be

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the study of how people adapt to their environment.

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The difference between the early mental tests developed by Galton and Cattell and Binet's mental tests was the difference between _______________ and _______________.

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sensory motor skills; cognitive factors

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Who is credited with being the first clinical psychologist?

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Lightner Witmer

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Who was the first psychologist to receive a Ph.D. in psychology?

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G. Stanley Hall

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Demonstrating the versatility of the new discipline ____________ paved the way for applied psychology.

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G. Stanley Hall

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Degree programs other than the Ph.D. for those in consulting professions were first suggested by

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Leta Hollingsworth

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_______________ was the first American psychologist to apply psychological principles to personnel selection.

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Walter Dill Scott

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During the early history of the discipline of psychology there were few women who contributed to the field. The main reason for this lack of contribution was

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the barrier of prejudice and descrimination.

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American Behaviorism is divided into how many distinct stages?

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3

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Who is considered the founder of American Behaviorism?

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John Watson

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Neobehaviorism __________ the scope of acceptable behavior to study.

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expanded

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A type of learning identified by Bandura and the sociobehaviorists is

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vicarious learning.

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That personality is determined by both current and early life experiences is a basic principle of all _______________ theories.

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psychoanalytic

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_____________ disagreed with Freud about the amount of conscious ability individuals have to monitor and direct their lives.

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Adler

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Abraham Maslow introduced a "third force" in psychology known as

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humanistic psychology

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Who is credited with beginning the "Cognitive Revolution?"

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George Miller and Jerome Bruner

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While his views were criticized because they were incompatible with behaviorism, ___________ continued to develop his theory of ____________ stages of development in children.

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Piaget; cognitive

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The importance of applied psychology or "social action research" was emphasized by

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Kurt Lewin

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Freud's psychoanalysis was not well received in the U.S. by the academic community because it

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focused on abnormal behavior.

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Carl Rogers' major impact in the field of psychology changed the practice of

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psychotherapy

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While one of the newest perspectives in psychology, psychobiology, has deep roots going back to the early Greeks, only recently has scientific research been possible because,

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technological advances and techniques are only recently available.

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The most popular approach to experimental psychology today is _______________ psychology.

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cognitive

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Two excellent sources of occupational information (including job descriptions, training requirements, and salaries) are: (CHECK TWO BELOW)

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the Occupational Outlook Handbook (see http://www.bls.gov.oco/home.htm) O*NET (see http://www.onetcenter.org/)

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Typical tasks for psychiatric aides include all of the following EXCEPT:

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assessing patient needs to ensure they maintain their maximum level of functioning

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Licensing requirements for public preschool teachers vary by state, but private schools are generally exempt from meeting state licensing standards.

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true

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Which of the following are TRUE of a resume? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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It should answer what you can do for an employer. It should use action verbs to describe your accomplishments. It should answer why you should be hired for the job.

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All of the following are recommended by your reading as great places to conduct a job search. The reading recommends that one of the best places to begin your job search is:

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your campus career development center

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____________ is a job title for someone who collects and analyzes data to identify community needs prior to implementing programs designed to increase awareness and knowledge of healthy lifestyles.

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Wellness specialist

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Although both documents matter, the resume is clearly more important than the cover letter.

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false

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For human resources manager positions, employers seek individuals with which of the following qualities: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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sensitivity and respectfulness of diversity good negotiation skills ability to show discretion good listening skills ability to function under pressure

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Which of the following is TRUE of advertising and promotions managers?

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Many people begin at lower level positions and are promoted.

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Which of the following are critical steps in making a positive impression with your cover letter? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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address the letter to a specific person include your contact information near the end of the letter thank the reader for their consideration

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Training and development specialists perform all of the following jobs EXCEPT:

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administering compensation, benefits, safety, and recreational programs for employees

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All of the following are TRUE for medical and health services managers EXCEPT:

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the majority of them work in private hospitals

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Training specialists help _______ improve their interpersonal skills so they can deal effectively with employees. _

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supervisors

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When examining information about particular types of occupations, it is important to consider a variety of different aspects about the occupations. Nauta (2002) recommends that you explore which of the following? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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- typical job duties -minimum and preferred qualifications -lifestyle issues -the job outlook for the future -opportunies for advancement

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Which educational administrator position has the lowest median salary?

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director of student activities

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Your reading describes the careers of probation officer and correctional treatment specialist as:

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both stressful and rewarding

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The need for social and human services assistants is projected to grow _______ the average for all occupations through 2014.

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much faster than

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Recently, a growing number of MBA (Master's in Business Administration) programs offer special programs and courses for those interested in:

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improving the management of government and nonprofit organizations

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Human resource managers are often called upon to assist with:

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resolving work-related conflicts, particularly between management and employees

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__ percent of lawyers work for legal aid or as a public defender.

answer

1

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Your reading recommends all of the following books as great resources on careers related to psychology. Which of these books does your reading recommend as an excellent source for information, including many useful websites, on master's degrees in public affairs and public administration?

answer

Career Opportunities in the Nonprofit Sector

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Your reading recommends that you let people know you are listing them as references as you search for jobs.

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true

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Use a ________ resume, if your work and practical experiences are limited.

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functional

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Health educators need to stay up to date on changes in health-care ______ to keep health education program material current.

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technology

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All of the following are good tips for resume preparation EXCEPT:

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use a distinctive font

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Which of the following behaviors does your reading recommend for a successful job interview? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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bring a few extra copies of your resume wait for an actual job offer to address salary send a thank-you letter immediately after the interview

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The US study that demonstrated abuse of research and prompted the establishment of the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research in 1974 was called: (BB)

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The Tuskegee Study

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Respect for persons, beneficence, and justice are the three principles of the: (BB)

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Belmont Report

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The major difference between the principles and the standards of the APA Code of Ethics is: (BB

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The principles are aspirational while the standards provide specific guidance and are enforceable.

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Research, that has been approved, must demonstrate zero risk of physical or psychological harm to all human subjects. (BB)

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False

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The Belmont principle that acknowledges the dignity and freedom of every person is: (BB)

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Respect for Persons

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When gaining informed consent from research participants, one must consider each of the following EXCEPT: (BB)

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experience of participants in prior research

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In assessing the value of psychological research for the purpose of determining whether it is ethical and worth conducting, one should consider each of the following EXCEPT: (BB)

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the prestige of the researcher

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Only research that is federally funded must be approved by an IRB. (BB)

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false

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According to the APA Ethics Code, it is not necessary to get the informed consent of research participants in research that uses: (BB and APA)

answer

any of the above

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PRIOR to conducting an experiment which entails potential physical harm for participants (e.g., an experiment involving the use of alcohol), the psychologist's primary INITIAL consideration and action is to: (BB and APA)

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obtain medical consultaton to review the plans for the experiment

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A student participant in a research project involving matched pairs decides to withdraw from the research. The experimenter stresses the importance of the student's data to the study, but the student refuses to continue to participate. The experimenter should: (APA)

answer

allow the student to withdraw from the study

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Which of the following statements about deception is consistent with APA Ethical Standards? (APA)

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Prior to conducting a study, the researcher must be positive that, if revealed, the deceptive components would not decrease willingness to participate.

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A psychologist is conducting research on human participants. It is necessary that the participants not be told about all aspects of the research. The psychologist is obligated to: (APA)

answer

apprise the participants of the nature of the study as early as feasible, preferably upon its completion

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A psychologist is conducting a research project that involves deception. Following collection of the data, she debriefs the participants. While most are impressed with the research, several participants do not like the idea of having been deceived. As an ethical psychologist, the researcher should: (APA)

answer

all of the above.

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You are involved in a multicenter trial on gender and computer usage. The researcher you are working with from Florida has written a consent document and is sending you a copy. (BB and APA)

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You need to generate a consent document and have it reviewed and approved by your own university IRB.

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It is generally extremely important to publish and disseminate research findings. Sometimes, however, it is important not to publish. When might it be important not to publish? (APA)

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when the research design is of questionnable value.

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Dr. Stewart is given a research idea by a colleague in a conversation. He goes ahead and does a study to follow-up on the idea. To be consistent with the APA guideline 8.12, it would be best for Dr. Stewart to:

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acknowledge his colleague's part by footnote or an introductory statement.

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The risks involved in a research study can include:(APA and BB)

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all of the above

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Several classic studies have had considerable influence on the development of ethical standards in research including: (Check the key studies that apply.).(BB)

answer

Milgram's Obedience to Authority Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Study

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Changes that prompted the 2002 revision of the ethical principles and code of conduct include all but: (BB)

answer

the aftermath of 9/11

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A psychologist is investigating post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and perception modalities of coding distressing events. While considering the need to submit a proposal to the IRB, he developed an informed consent statement that he thought was comprehensive and concise. The informed consent form included many sentences from his grant proposal, verbatim, and added a few more sentences that addressed expectations and requirements of participants. His goal was to accurately convey a description of the research. His opening paragraph read as follows: This study will investigate the cognitive mapping and etiology of symptoms associated with posttraumatic stress disorder. It will examine the intensity of visual and auditory evoked potentials and concurrent subjective strength of eidetic imagery. Considering the mission of the APA ethics code, which statement(s) about the above scenario would be accurate as well as relevant to the ethics of the situation? (Check all that apply)

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B. This type of investigation requires IRB approval. C. The language in the informed consent paragraph is not easily understandable to participants and should be restated in a clearer fashion.

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The animals used most often in psychological research are: (BB)

answer

rats and birds

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A psychologist is conducting research on stress and forced-choice. Specifically a psychologist is using a cat as a subject in a study assessing the effects of sleep deprivation and hunger on decision-making. The research has been approved by the animal review committee. A colleague notices that the cat is suffering some mild discomfort and warns the researcher that this is a violation of APA's Ethical Principles. With regard to APA's Ethical Principles, which is most true about this situation? (APA)

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The psychologist is acting ethically since the cat's mild discomfort is justified by the potential elimination of human discomfort that the research findings will provide

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One reason why animals are used in psychological research is: (BB)

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their behavior is easier to control and their history is known making it easier to understand the effects of the research variables

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A graduate student using rats for neuropsychological research is charged with inhumane treatment of her laboratory rats. The sanitary conditions of the animals' cages are questionnable and it appears that anesthesia was not used consistently during surgical procedures. The student maintains that she was never trained in research methodology related to the care and use of animals. The responsibility for this situation lies PRIMARILY with: (APA)

answer

the supervisor

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Most of the cats used in psychological research were once household pets. (BB)

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false

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All of the following are included in the 3Rs of moderate animal reform groups except: (BB)

answer

removal of animals from all research

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What alternative to the use of animals in laboratory research has been suggested? (BB)

answer

all of the above

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Of the alternatives to animal research noted in the previous question and repeated below, identify the alternative most often used and most likely to provide helpful research data. (BB)

answer

observing animals in their natural environment

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Animals are routinely used in introductory psychology research courses to demonstrate the principles of learning. (BB)

answer

false

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If a therapy client is dissatisfied with some aspect of therapy, the first thing which could be done (though it may be very difficult) to bring about a change is: (Another way of phrasing this question is to ask which means of client protest would be first in the ordering of choices.) (BB)

answer

direct appeal to therapist

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Through the years, one of the most frequent areas of complaint to professional ethics committees involves: (APA)

answer

sexual improprieties by therapists

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Of all of the means of registering a complaint against a therapist, which is most likely to result in some possible monetary compensation to the dissatisfied client? (BB)

answer

Initiation of a civil suit

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According to the APA Ethics Code, confidentiality of communication with a patient could ethically be broken

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when the patient reveals that she/he is intending to harm someone else during the course of treatment

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The California Supreme Court case which changed the way therapists view absolute confidentiality during therapy was: (BB)

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Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California

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The ethical rules governing public statements are: (Multi)

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subject to change with professional shifts in what is considered improper

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Having devised a new way of doing premarital counseling, Dr. Jones, a psychologist, mails a circular proudly announcing his "unique service created to assure a happy start in marriage." (APA)

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He should be made aware of the ethical violation of standard 5.01 a, b

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A psychologist in private practice going through a difficult divorce finds himself drinking heavily and getting depressed. He would be well to: (APA)

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seek professional consultation and consider suspending his practice until he has resolved his issues.

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Surveys (especially those prior to the last decade) reveal that the percentage of therapists who have sexual relations with their current therapy clients is: (BB)

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anywhere from 5 to 15%

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Studies also reveal that the therapists who have sexual relationships with current therapy clients are generally: (BB)

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found across all theoretical orientations and levels of training

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According to APA, it is acceptable for therapists to have sexual relations with former clients __________: (BB and APA)

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only in the most unusual circumstances and only after two years

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A VA Hospital psychologist is ordered to discharge 20% of the chronic patients on his ward each day to help the hospital economize. According to standard 1.02, he should: (APA and Links)

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refuse to comply and work within the organizational structure to have the order rescinded.

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A psychlogist had been providing treatment to a man with a cocaine dependency for about two months. The patient stopped showing up for appointments and treatment was interrupted. After a few weeks, the therapist tried to contact the patient, but all attempts were unsuccessful. Although the patient had made partial payments, $500 was still owed to the therapist and there was no insurance coverage. About one year later the therapist received an urgent call from a psychiatrist at the emergency room of the local county hospital. The patient had been admitted with an overdose and was unconscious. The patient had little identifying information on him except for an appointment card with the former psychologist's name on it. The psychiatrist thought it might be useful to learn some background information and requested the release of some information from the psychologist. When the patient stopped coming (Check all that apply) (APA).

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The therapist was correct in attempting to contact the patient because of his concern for treatment continuity.

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When asked for information by the psychiatrist in the emergency room, the psychologist should have: (Check all that apply.) (APA)

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B. released the records after the patient recovered and signed the release form C. provided only relevant information that might have been helpful in saving the client's life even though he had not signed a release

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A psychologist in a full-time, solo private practice advertises that he limits his practice to marital problems. In 20 years in private practice, he has been successful in solving his clients' marital problems but not in saving his own marriage. Because he works 60 to 70 hours each week, he is able to avoid focussing on his own problems. His secretary schedules his 5:00 opening with a new client, a 35-year married woman, and leaves to catch the 5:00 bus. The client impresses him as someone in need of confirmation of her own worth; after several sessions she admits that she was molested as a child by her father and that her sexual relationship with her husband is both unsatisfactory and coerced. After three months pass, the psychologist realizes that he is looking forward to seeing this client each week and is beginning to feel sexually attracted to her. At this point the psychologist could ethically: (check all that can be justified by the APA ethics code)

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A. continue to treat her, seek counseling for his marital problems, and reschedule her appointment time, B. refer her to another therapist because he feels attracted to her. D. refer her to a therapist who specializes in child sexual abuse.

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Before the middle of the 20th Century, a code of ethics for researchers was (BB)

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not established because researchers were believed to act ethically and responsibly.

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Ethical guidelines in psychology (BB)

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all of the above.

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Less that 10% of psychological research is conducted using animals. (BB)

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true

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Animal rights supporters have succeeded in improving the living conditions of laboratory animals. (BB

answer

true

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Numerous ethical violations were committed during the Tuskegee Study including: (Check all that apply.) (BB)

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denial of treatment. lack of informed consent. harmful deception.

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A bachelor's degree in psychology can be viewed as either a liberal arts degree, where you develop a set of core skills and general knowledge that can be applied to a wide array of job settings and opportunities or as a ____ degree, where it is the stepping stone on your way to graduate education (MA, PhD, PsyD, MD, etc.).

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_preprofessional

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College students often misperceive that what employers seek in potential employees is just their knowledge in a specific discipline. In reality, employers also want employees with specific skills and attributes. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE; 2013) reports the top skills/attributes rated by employers. Which of the following are in the top 10 attributes that employers search for, according to the NACE report? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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Initiative Communication skills Teamwork skills Leadership Detail oriented

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Lloyd, Kennedy, and Dewey (1997) developed suggestions of coursework that strengthen some of the skills employers seek. To prepare for jobs in the human services sector, they recommend courses in: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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tests and measurement psychology of women abnormal psychology fieldwork

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All of the following are TRUE of a bachelor's degree in psychology EXCEPT

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it is difficult to be competitive for employment without graduate training in psychology

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According to the National Science Foundation's 2008 National Survey of Recent College Graduates, recent recipients of bachelor's degrees in psychology were overwhelmingly:

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employed in business/private industry

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Many interviewers ask similar questions, so it is possible to anticipate and prepare for several questions that you may be asked before you actually interview. Some good potential interview questions to practice are: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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What will you bring to the organization? We're interviewing many candidates; why should we hire you? Where do you see yourself in 5/10 years? Tell me about an ethical dilemma you encountered and how you addressed it. What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses?

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To evaluate your own work ethic, your reading suggests you can consider your own personal traits regarding your approach to your academic work. Your reading suggests that a person with a strong work ethic exhibits all of the following EXCEPT:

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leadership (e.g., seeks officer roles in department clubs and organizations)

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According to your textbook, 38% of employers have indicated that they plan to _______________ as part of their recruiting strategy.

answer

attend more career fairs

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To wisely consider a job offer, it is important to consider information like: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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what is the work environment like are there professional development opportunities what benefits are included the cost of living where you will be living and working

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According to the NACE (2013) survey, ___ percent of employers indicated that they screen job applicants based on GPA.

answer

67

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To decide which kinds of employment positions you should seek, it is advisable to be guided by your values and how you really are, not how you think you "should" be.

answer

true

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According to the Collegegrad.com (2011) survey, 24% of employers rank a student's _____ as the most important criterion in evaluating new college graduates.

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internship/experience

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In general, professors love to interact with students, and so it is to your benefit to be the student who professors remember as being the one that required tons of attention.

answer

False

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There are many job search resources described in your reading (see Box 5.4, for example). The process of looking actively for job openings along with letting people know you are looking for a position and establishing connections in the field you want to pursue is known as _____

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_networking__

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Your resume should be individually tailored to the position you are applying for (not generic).

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true

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Which of the following are TRUE of the sample chronological resume included in your text? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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Your telephone number is listed above your email address. Relevant experiences are listed below education.

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Because job seekers send out so many applications, your text suggests that you use a ______ to keep track of specific, important information for each position you've sent in an application.

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_spreadsheet___

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To prepare for a job interview, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

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practice interviewing with friends who will provide you with positive feedback

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Appleby (2000) developed an additional survey geared specifically for employers who interview many psychology majors. According to these employers who interview many psychology BA graduates, the top five job skills they value most include all of the following EXCEPT:

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self-management skills

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Several behaviors are recommended for you to be successful on the day of the actual interview. All of the following are successful behaviors EXCEPT:

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arriving at least 30 minutes early

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Which of the following e-mail addresses is most appropriate for inclusion on a resume?

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[email protected]

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When you are lucky enough to receive a job offer, keep in mind that the salary offered is usually the highest amount the employer can afford.

answer

false

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According to NACE's Salary Survey (2014), the average starting salary for new graduates with bachelor's degrees in psychology in 2013 was _____ .

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$37,400

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The _______ view of your bachelor's degree in psychology has the primary goal of gaining admission to graduate school.

answer

_preprofessional__

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The majority of students obtaining a bachelor's degree in psychology do NOT go on to graduate school. The application process is no easy task, and neither is graduate school itself. Data from 2008 show that ten years after starting graduate school, _____ percent of students have actually completed their graduate degrees.

answer

65

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It is important for graduate school applicants to understand that, even though programs often publish minimum requirements for qualifications, like GPA, the students who are actually admitted into the program usually far exceed the minimums in admissions criteria. For example, a 2003-2004 study found that, although the average minimums required for overall GPA was 3.11 for doctoral programs and 2.92 for masters' programs, the actual overall GPAs for student accepted were:

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3.54 for doctoral and 3.37 for master's programs

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One benefit to completing graduate school training is employment status and prospects. A survey of recent doctorate recipients (Michalski, Kohout, Wicherski, & Hart, 2011) found that _____ percent of respondents indicated that the employment position they currently held was their first choice.

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72

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An excellent resource for students investigating different graduate school programs is Graduate Study in Psychology, published annually by the APA.

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true

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When you "retake" a course for a higher grade, only the grade you receive the second time is included in your GPA (i.e., the original grade does NOT affect your GPA any longer).

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false

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In addition to biopsychology foundation courses, graduate programs in clinical and counseling programs prefer applicants have taken undergraduate courses in: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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????????--- statistics abnormal psychology principles of psychology testing research methods developmental psychology personality

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Graduate admissions committees primarily consider only psychology (major) coursework when analyzing your transcripts during the application process.

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false

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Do NOT postpone taking the "harder" psychology courses, because: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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graduate admissions faculty will want to see excellent grades in these upper-level courses on your transcript these courses are likely to include material that you need for the GRE Psychology Subject Test which you should take by fall of your senior year

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Having withdrawals on your transcript does NOT look good to graduate admissions committees, because: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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a withdrawal suggests you may take on more responsibility than you can handle failing to complete an undergraduate course questions your ability to be successful in graduate studies where the workload is much more difficult they signal and draw attention to potential negative attributes

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Why go to graduate school? One reason is that you will learn a great deal more in graduate school than just the specialized information in your discipline. Salazar and Frincke (2005) note 15 skills that are improved in graduate school, regardless of the field of study. Which of the following is NOT one of those skills?

answer

ability to remove ambiguity from complex ideas

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There are many benefits to internships, field practica, and discipline-relevant work experiences. One benefit is setting yourself above the pack of other applicants or interviewees for graduate programs, because:

answer

your first-hand experience lets you provide a sophisticated answer to how you know you're interested in that area of graduate study

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Given that students actually accepted to graduate programs have quite high GPAs, if you are planning to apply to graduate school, it is a good strategy to take a few "fluff" courses to raise your own GPA.

answer

false

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Which of the following are TRUE of how you can get involved in research? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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demonstrate your commitment to simple research tasks to increase the likelihood that you will be including in more research tasks later offer to collect and enter data for one of your professors ask a professor directly if you can help with research offer to gather background literature for a professor's study start early in your undergraduate career - research projects and developing relationships with faculty take serious time

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Although most psychology clubs do not have requirements for membership, honor societies do. The minimum GPA needed for induction into Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, is:

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3.0

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One study investigated how graduate programs view different kinds of undergraduate research experiences (Kaiser, Kaiser, Richardson, & Fox, 2007). This study found that graduate programs do not value all research experiences equally. In particular, their survey found that the most important undergraduate research experience involves

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being a coauthor on a publication and/or presenting the work at a professional conference

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For internships, field practica, and psychology related work experiences to carry weight in graduate school admissions, your experiences must be:

answer

structured and supervised

question

Although _____ with a mentor should come first, a student will do well to choose a mentor in a field similar to the one he or she wants to pursue.

answer

comfort

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The commitment to successfully complete graduate school is intensive and should not be taken lightly. Graduate school requires certain personal attributes, such as being self-motivated and organized, just to name a few. Your text suggests you make an honest assessment of your personal qualities and behaviors that are consistent with graduate training. The need for these qualities and behaviors reveals important characteristics about graduate school, including: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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successful graduate students are able to focus on their academic work, even though other forces may lead to distraction (e.g., personal issues) graduate school requires delayed gratification, such as giving up leisure activities with friends/family successful graduate students must accept and make good use of vast amounts of critical feedback most graduate courses require extensive writing assignments the expectation for most graduate programs is "A" work in all courses graduate students are expected to work with little supervision/no hand-holding

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Which of the following are good pieces of advice for selecting a potential faculty mentor? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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Choose professors who regularly have students presenting at conferences. Choose from among the professors you've had for classes. Choose professors who generally work with students.

question

One of the benefits of belonging to a professional association is the opportunity to network with students and professors at other universities.

answer

true

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Consistently over time, research experience enjoys a place at the top in terms of its importance of determining which students are admitted to graduate programs. If you intend to obtain research experience as an undergraduate, beware of doing so too late. Research takes time and most (doctoral) applications are due in _____ for admission the following Fall semester.

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November and December

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The APA has ___ divisions, each devoted to a specific interest area in psychology.

answer

54

question

Because of their potential for educational benefits, most graduate programs rate community service and extracurricular activities highly when evaluating graduate school applicants.

answer

false

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Regardless of the specialty you are applying for (e.g., clinical, school, I/O, health, etc.), all graduate programs prefer applicants have which TWO of the following undergraduate courses? (CHECK TWO BELOW)

answer

statistics research methods

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Your text provides a detailed four-year timeframe of suggested activities for preparing for graduate school. Which of the following correctly reflects a suggestion contained on the detailed timeframe?

answer

Completing the research foundation coursework should occur in your second year.

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How much time should you plan on spending on 301 work each week?

answer

6-8 weekly

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Where should you click to find the 301 required assignments? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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Click on Content then scroll down to Assignments Clicking on the 301 Course Home and then finding the bookmark to Assignments

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Questions or comments should be sent to:

answer

[email protected]

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A student named Sarah Alexander who has a question for the instructors should use which of the subject headers on her email?

answer

Alexander, Sarah - question

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If you want prompt (within 48 hours) feedback to a question submitted via email, you should send it:

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from Monday morning to Thursday noon

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Students can send email through BeachBoard in PSY 301.

answer

false

question

Late work is accepted in PSY 301.

answer

False

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When submitting questions to the instructors at [email protected], each e-mail message should contain no more than _________ (insert one word or number) question.

answer

one

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A 35 point quiz has _____ questions.

answer

35

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After the due date/time, you can only review quizzes you had taken before the due date. You review past quizzes by:

answer

going to the quiz on the Quizzes tab on BeachBoard and clicking on Submissions.

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If a student discovers that no credit has been received for work that was submitted, the student should:

answer

send an email message to [email protected] within ONE week of the due date or grade posting.

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The final exam will be given:

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all of the above

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When submitting written assignments, it is NOT acceptable:

answer

to do any of the above

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Assignments to be submitted to the Black Box in the Psychology Resource Office (PRO - in room PSY 206D) are due:

answer

by 3 pm of the due date

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When submitting more than one assignment to the Black Box at the same time, staple each assignment separately (In other words, never staple TWO or more assignments to each other. If you staple two assignments together, you will NOT get credit for the second assignment.)

answer

true

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To keep up with all information and assignments in the course it is suggested that you check BeachBoard News announcements and email:

answer

several times per week including a Monday and Tuesday

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For most BeachBoard quizzes (all except the GRE quizzes and the final exam):

answer

it is OK to refer to course materials while answering questions. you may retake the quizzes as many times as you want during the time the quizzes are available. all questions are objectively scored by BeachBoard. it is possible to lose work if you save your work but do NOT submit it before the due date/time.

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If you must miss a quiz:

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you can make up missing points by doing one or more of the Extra Credit assignments

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There are many different Extra Credit assignments available during the semester. Each student may earn:

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no more than 160 points of Extra Credit

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Instructions for Extra Credit can be found:

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on BeachBoard, under Content, then Extra Credit.

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It is necessary to earn at least 135 points on the major project in order to get a C in the class, even if you have enough overall points to get a C (or better) grade.

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true

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You should post your PSY 301 Assignment Schedule somewhere you can see it every day.

answer

true

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For hard copy assignments, a BeachBoard news announcement will be posted once Grades are ready and available. If you do not see any points for an assignment you submitted, you have _____ week(s) (insert word or number) to report the missing points to the instructors by email at [email protected].

answer

one

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To receive an A in the course, you need to: (Check all that apply) (All answers must be correct to receive credit for this question.)

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complete this Course Procedures Quiz with a score of 30 or better complete all sections and subsections of the major project earn at least 195 points on the major project submit the academic/career planning assignment

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Why is it necessary to earn a minimum number of points on the project and the final exam to earn an A or B or C in the course, even if the total points accumulated are more than needed for that letter grade? Check all that apply. (All correct answers must be selected to receive credit for this question.)

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The instructors feel the project is one of the most important assignments in the course. There is more control over who has contributed to (and completed) the project and the final exam than there is for many of the quizzes. The final is a better reflection of what the student has retained than are individual quizzes that can be completed by guessing and repeating the quiz until the desired points are obtained.

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Written assignments due in hardcopy are submitted to the ______

answer

blackbox

question

If you are confused about an assignment, you could do any of the following EXCEPT:

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Ask any PRO Guide or the receptionist in the psychology office for help.

question

One of the following statements about the services that PRO Guides provide to PSY 301 students is not true. Identify the false statement.

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Any PRO Guide will be able to help you with all of the assignments, because all PRO Guides have completed PSY 301 and the course does not change from semester to semester.

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To help you identify the course assistants when they are holding office hours in room 206D of the Psychology Resource Office (PRO), they will be wearing _______ (insert color) name tags. Therefore, PSY 301 students should only ask people wearing that color name tag for PSY 301 help while in PRO.

answer

green

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The questions on the final exam are taken from the quizzes. To do well on the final exam you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

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try to read all of the course materials when you are studying for the final

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Indicate which of the following situations are appropriate to bring to the course assistants. You should visit a course assistant . . . . . (Check all that apply.) (All answers must be correct to receive credit.)

answer

if you feel overwhelmed and want someone to help you set up a plan to manage your time if you need clarification about the meaning of the instructions for an assignment

question

Assignments due to the BeachBoard dropbox must be written as word documents and then uploaded to the dropbox.

answer

true

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Assignments that are NOT graded by BeachBoard (e.g., hard copy assignments due to the Black Box) will be graded:

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3 - 4 weeks after the due date and a news announcement will be posted when points are available

question

You can submit an assignment to the Black Box at any date or time when PRO is open, as long as it is before the due date and time. This means you could be 2-3 weeks ahead in assignments at any given time. (Assignments become available 3 weeks before they are due).

answer

true

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PSY 301 is a course that: (check all that apply)

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is created for psychology majors provides information for getting the most out of your undergrad education offers lots of extra credit uses the resources in the Psychology Resource Office (PSY 206) for some assignments

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Which of the following are true regarding turning in your major project? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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Due November 16, 2017 Due in Black Box by 3:00 PM - all sections including appendices Due to BeachBoard Dropbox by 11:30 PM - all sections of template only (NO appendices) NO late projects are accepted

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You must complete all sections of the Graduate School Project or the Jobs with BA Project (including ON TIME submissions to the Black Box and BeachBoard Dropbox) to earn an A, B, or C in PSY 301.

answer

true

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Many documents are provided for each of the two major projects to help you complete them successfully. The ___________ serves as the framework for formatting your answers to your project. It should be saved on your hard drive and answers should be directly typed into it.

answer

template

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The major project, to be done thoroughly, takes at least ____ hours.

answer

15

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The major project is worth a maximum of ________ points in the PSY 301 course. (INSERT NUMBER)

answer

250

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The project instructions are very detailed, ultimately for YOUR benefit! The best ways to understand the project instructions are to: (SELECT TWO BELOW)

answer

read through the detailed instructions section by section attend an Extra Credit (EC) workshop on a Project

question

The PSY 301 NO LATE WORK policy applies to the Graduate School project and the Job with a BA project.

answer

true

question

The space allowed for answers on the template indicates the expected length of the answers that you should provide for each question.

answer

false

question

Which of the following best describes the appropriate level of detail for answering many of the questions for the major project?

answer

paragraphs

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Which of the following are TRUE of the Jobs with a BA Project and the Graduate School Project? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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You should retain the titles, and the numbering and the lettering system from each section of the template when typing your answers. Everyone's project will follow the same format (except for their specific answers).

question

When completing your project, where paragraphs are expected, paragraphs consist of at least _____ sentences.

answer

5

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The major project will require you to use some resources beyond our text book, like those found in PRO (Psychology Resource Office), so you must budget your time wisely and start the project WELL before the due date.

answer

true

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To find out if you can raise your GPA before you graduate, you can:

answer

use the GPA calculators mentioned at the websites in the Graduate School Project

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PSY 301 students must do the Jobs with a Psychology BA project, if they don't qualify for the Graduate School project. To do the Graduate School Project, you must have, AT THIS MOMENT, an overall GPA of at least

answer

3.0

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The Jobs with a Psychology BA project is the "default" project because everyone will likely apply for a job in the future but not everyone meets minimum requirements for graduate school admission.

answer

true

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The projects are designed to: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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make you aware of the many steps needed in the process of applying to graduate school or applying for a job give you information about mentor contacts. give you a chance to plan the remainder of your academic career at CSULB. have you draft many of the documents you will need when applying to graduate school or for a job.

question

If you do not submit your entire completed template to the BeachBoard Dropbox on time, you will lose up to ___ percent of all the points you earned on the project AND you cannot earn an ____ in the course.

answer

20; A, B, or C

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You should submit the detailed project instructions with your answers to the project questions.

answer

false

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Which of the following is a general penalty that would cost you 25 points on your project grade?

answer

Did not use template or deleted information from the template

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You could lose points on the Jobs with a BA project for selecting a career:

answer

all of the above

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Which sections of the Job with a BA Project are submitted to BeachBoard Dropbox?

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all sections - excluding appendices

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Which sections of the Graduate School Project are submitted to BeachBoard Dropbox?

answer

all sections - excluding appendices

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Which of the following describe the purposes of the Graduate School Project? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

answer

The project will help you learn the steps involved in applying to graduate school. The project will help you plan the remainder of your undergraduate academic career. The project provides a "reality check" about the competitiveness of specific graduate programs. The project will serve as a referral guide for those of you who submit "real" graduate school applications in the future. The project will serve as a "call to action" for you to contact mentors, seek out research and applied experiences, and participate in department and professional organizations.

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Which of the following represent extra credit opportunities that help prepare you for the major projects? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

answer

(EC4) Project Consultation with Course Assistant - discuss which project is appropriate for you and have your questions about the projects answered (EC6) Attend a Jobs with a BA Project Workshop - Attend a workshop in the GRR of PRO (Psychology Resource Office) to get started on the Jobs project (EC5) Attend a Graduate School Workshop - Attend a workshop in the GRR of PRO (Psychology Resource Office) to get started on the Grad School project

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The Black Box in PSY 206D, where you turn in the paper copy of your project, will "magically disappear" at ______ on the due date, making it impossible to turn in your project after that time.

answer

3 PM

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