Module 1

Question 1

Graduate Attributes?

Answer 1

Knowlege -Understanding of all aspects of Psychology. theory, etc
Research Methods -
Critically evaluate behaviour and cognitive processes
Understanding the ethics and values in Psychology
Communicating in various contexts
Apply learned principals in social and work settings.

Question 2

What is Psychological Literacy?

Answer 2

The ability to adapt and apply psychological science,

for personal, professional and societal needs

Question 3

What is a capstone experience?

Answer 3

It is a project or assignment that is the culmination of a students intellectual experience

Question 4

The top five NACE attributes for employment in order of importance?

Answer 4

Verbal and written communication skills
Strong work ethic
Working well with others
Showing initiative
How well you relate to others

Question 5

What are protected titles?

Answer 5

These are fields such as Psychology and Chiropractor, where it is an offence to call your self one if you are not registered

Question 6

General registration requirements?

Answer 6

A minimum 6 year sequence of education and training

National psychology exam

Question 7

Provisional registration requirements?

Answer 7

Apply after four years of study, prior to starting an intership

Question 8

Non-practising registration?

Answer 8

Designed for people who still wish to practise as a psychologist, but have taken a break.

Question 9

Career Definition?

Answer 9

A sequence of employment that a person follows in various domains

Question 10

Career Connect?

Answer 10

Offers help with employability skills, cover letter and resume skills

Question 11

Reflecting?

Answer 11

Sorting through ideas, thoughts to provide insights

Question 12

Reflection?

Answer 12

Processes of learning, strengths and weaknesses, goals, possible barriers and actions to be taken

Question 13

Reflection tools?

Answer 13

Assess regularly
Use tools and guides to go in-depth
Consider different perspectives
Be honest even if it makes you uncomfortable
Look for patterns and themes in your behaviour
Consider feedback from others
Think positively

Question 14

Goals?

Answer 14

Better if they are specific than general

Question 15

Locke and Latham (2002) four mechanisms for how goals influence action are identified?

Answer 15

They have a directive function, where they draw the persons attention in the correct direction
They have an energising function. where higher goals lead to greater effort
Goals effect persistance
Goals effect action indirectly by leading to the disovery of task relevant knowledge and strategies

Question 16

Moderators?

Answer 16

Goal commitment
Importance
Self-efficacy, with role models, adequate training and pursuasion 
Feedback
Task complexity
Satisfaction

Question 17

Learning and Performance Goals?

Answer 17

Performance goals improved grades, but did not affect interest. Whereas learning goals enhanced interest but did not affect grades

Question 18

Goal-setting theory is fully consistent with social-cognition theory in what way?

Answer 18

Both acknowledge the importance of conscious goals and self efficacy

Question 19

How are commitment, feedback and complexity important to goals?

Answer 19

Commitment - commitment is associated with the amount of effort exerted, such that the more commitment, the greater the effort. This is because commitment is similar to perceived importance of the task, and importance is instrumental to achievement. Satisfaction is another key variable related to commitment.

Feedback - feedback enables individuals to adjust their efforts accordingly, i.e. either by increasing effort if needed, or relaxing effort, if appropriate.

Complexity - complexity is inversely related to achievement. That is, as a task becomes more complex, other variables such as knowledge, skill, and ability will affect performance.

Question 20

What is importance environment fit?

Answer 20

People should select jobs that suit their interests

Question 21

What are the six personality job characteristics according to Holland?

Answer 21

Realistic - Doers, such as manual jobs or jobs with animals
Investigate - Thinkers, such as scholars
Artistic - creators, such as artists
Social - helpers, which involves people who like to help others
Enterprising - Persuaders, like to influence people
Conventional - organisers, people who like to work with data and prefer structure

Question 22

The difference between personality and interest inventories in the Holland article?

Answer 22

Personality inventories are direct measures of reputation but indirect measures of identity and interest inventories are direct measures of identity and indirector measures of reputation

Question 23

What are Supers 4 age-related stages?

Answer 23

Exploration of the world and preferences 25-24 years
Establishment of a career path and progressing through it 25 - 44 years
Maintenance of the career and developing where necessary 45-64 years
Disengagement - from 65 years, disengaging from work into retirement

Question 24

Career Development?

Answer 24

Involves coaching and mentoring

Question 25

Coaching?

Answer 25

Involves a plan of action, agreeing on a process, conducting an assessment and providing feedback. Coaches beleive that clients have all they need, they just need to tap into it

Question 26

Smart Goals?

Answer 26

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time-Bound

Question 27

Structure for Mentorship Meetings?

Answer 27

GROW
Goal
Reality
Options
Wrap Up

Question 28

What is allostatic load?

Answer 28

Long-term over action of the stress response

Question 29

What is anhedonia?

Answer 29

A lack of enjoyment. is a direct result of not being in the moment, as it unfolds

Question 30

What are some different names for suffering?

Answer 30

Depression, stress and anxiety

Question 31

Describe Mindfulness?

Answer 31

It is a state of being