Final Flashcards
Flashcards of questions from Class Quizzes
According to Stanovich, which specific psychologist dominates popular conceptions of psychology?
Sigmund Freud
Stanovich argues what about psychology?
It is diverse.
Stanovich points out that people can easily provide explanations for _____.
almost everything they experience
According to Stanovich, why don’t psychologists nowadays do research on extra sensory perception (ESP)?
Years ago, evidence failed to support it.
What did Stanovich complain about?
Some clinical psychologists use unscientific treatments.
Undergraduate training in psychology won’t qualify you for what kind of psychology jobs?
Clinical psychology, marriage therapy, psychiatry
Regarding the long list of skills the textbook authors encouraged you to develop in college, they said what?
You can’t master all skills; rather you should focus on important skills and countering your own weaknesses.
The textbook described a study in which students and their parents were asked about their perceptions of psychology as a profession, as well as five other professions. What did they find?
Psychology was seen favorably, with no negative attitudes towards it.
The book reported what is the most common reason people reported for becoming a psychology major?
I have a very strong interest in the subject matter of psychology.
What reason was provided regarding why diversity is important in higher education?
Diversity enriches educational experience, promotes personal growth, and strengthens community.
What do employers want from an employee with a bachelor’s degree?
Numerical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
True or False: People with a bachelor’s in psychology end up in diverse jobs.
True
According to the APA, what is the most common field of work for people with a bachelor’s?
Management, sales and administration
What career is available without an advanced degree?
Police Officer
What is O*NET?
A searchable database of information about various jobs.
What are three methods are the most successful in finding a job?
Classified advertisements, family member or friend, or submitting unsolicited resumes
When looking for a job, what did the book say about tapping into personal connections?
Do it! It can help you get your “foot-in-the-door.”
The book reported what findings of resumes?
Only one interview is granted for every 200 applications received, resumes are typically scanned in 10 to 20 seconds – and not read thoroughly, if a company cannot open a resume (file) on the first try, they are unlikely to try again
When preparing your resume, the textbook advises which one of the following?
Have a friend who is good at English look at your resume to do a grammar review.
How long in an interview does it take personnel directors to make accurate decisions regarding an applicant’s employability?
20 seconds
True or False: More women than men get bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in psychology
True
True or False: The historical trend is that fewer people are getting psychology MA degrees.
False
True or False: The historical trend is that more people are getting psychology Ph.D. degrees.
True
In their summary of skills desired in professional psychologists, The Bureau of Labor Statistics included what?
Analytic skills, observation skills, and trustworthiness
Scientist model = what type of degree?
PhD
Practitioner/ Vail model = what type of degree?
Psy.D.
Scientist-practitioner/ Boulder model = what type of degree?
PhD
Where do people with doctorates in psychology get jobs?
Business, universities/colleges, and health care settings
True or False: About 5% of all psychologists are self-employed.
False
True or False: For people with a Master’s degree in psychology, the most common full-time employer is schools (or other educational settings).
True
True or False: In some states, “psychologist” is a legally protected term for someone with a Ph.D. or PsyD.
True
True or False: The job search method used most commonly by Master’s degree recipients is via informal channels (e.g., colleagues or friends.)
True
The Ph.D. specialty area with the greatest enrollment during the 2009-2010 year was _____.
Clinical psychology