JEOPARDY Psych 105 Exam 2 Majoring in Psychology

JEOPARDY Psych 105 Exam 2

Majoring in Psychology Advanced Schooling Studying Human Nature Why 105? Psych at PSU or Applying to Professional School

Majoring in Psychology 100 When forming a career plan, there are generally two types of students. What are the characteristics of each type? Aligned students have ambitions that match their career plans. They construct good plans (select courses and clubs/activities thoughtfully; understand needed KSAOs) Misaligned students are just as ambitious, but they are unsure what to do. They have limited knowledge about their future occupation, their school’s educational requirements, helpful educational opportunities, or future demand for people in desired occupation.

Majoring in Psychology 200 There are two types of academic curricula. Explain each. The overt curriculum includes learning content, or what you learn. The covert curriculum includes how to learn.

Majoring in Psychology 300 Name three of the five things that, in combination, make Psychology unique. • It is a science • It studies human AND non-human behavior • It studies brain, individual mind/identity, social/group AND how these interact • It develops real-world applications/interventions • Uses science to test the effectiveness of applications/interventions

Majoring in Psychology 400 What are the core goals of undergraduate psychology programs? • • Strong knowledge base Strong critical thinking skills Strong info gathering/synthesis skills Qualitative and quantitative analysis interpretation Strong interpersonal/intrapersonal skills Develop communication skills History of Psychology (Ethics and Values)

Majoring in Psychology 500 What are the four categories of skills that employers seek out in psych majors? • • Social skills Personal skills Communication skills Information gathering and processing skills

Advanced Schooling 100 List three reasons why a psych. major might consider going to graduate school • • • Deep interest in understanding human behavior More money More flexibility in career choices Social status of advanced degree More job opportunities

Advanced Schooling 200 What are the goals of graduate programs that use the scientist-practioner model? To prepare students for careers in academic, practice, or both.

Advanced Schooling 300 Lucy's wants to become a college professor. Which type of graduate program is right for her? Either a Research-Scientist or Scientist-Practioner program.

Advanced Schooling 400 How are counseling psychology and social work different? Social Work involves less training on assessment techniques and methods, and more focus on how social/economic forces affects an individual. Counseling involves more training on assessment techniques and methods, and more focus on the mind directly.

Advanced Schooling 500 What is the difference between a Practicing Psychologist and Psychologist Assistant? A Practicing Psychologist has a doctoral degree (Ph. D or Psy. D), is licensed, and can open a private practice. A Psychologist Assistant has a Master’s degree, and can only conduct assessments and supervise therapy.

Studying Human Nature 100 I am considered by many to be the “Father of Psychology. ” I opened the first psychology lab. I wrote the first psychology textbook called Philosophical Studies. Who am I? Wilhelm Wundt

Studying Human Nature 200 The debate over who deserves the title of “Father of Psychology” includes two candidates, who are they? Gustav Fechner and Wilhelm Wundt

Studying Human Nature 300 Behaviorism, which focuses on behavior as a product of the immediate environment, is closest to which early model of human nature? Locke’s Blank Slate

Studying Human Nature 400 I am the “American Father of Psychology” and the “Father of Functionalism. ” Who am I? William James

Studying Human Nature 500 Edward Titchener used introspection to try to identify the components of the mind. How did he apply his work to children? to animals? He didn’t. He ignored applied problems, children, animals, individual differences, and higher-order mental processes

Why 105? 100 People want Psychology to answer big questions, but often fear what Psychology may reveal. This is part of the ___ of Psychology discussed in class. Public Paradox

Why 105? 200 True or False? Psychological misconceptions are pervasive, and people can develop them as children. TRUE! Misconceptions that begin during childhood carry into adulthood.

Why 105? 300 True or False? Many PSYCH courses fail to correct misconceptions about Psychology as a science, related process, or related careers. TRUE!

Why 105? 400 True or False: It is illegal for people to publish books about psychological topics containing inaccurate information. FALSE. These books are often not written by scientific psychologists. There is no law stating that the information in books has to be accurate.

Why 105? 500 How does the general public view educational requirements for Psychology? Many people believe that life experiences are enough to train someone to be a psychologist. Also, people generally don’t think of psychologists as scientists.

PSYCH at PSU or Applying to Professional School 100 What are the benefits of participating in extra undergraduate opportunities? • • • Better letters of recommendation See what research can be like Develop skills Explore your interests Build your resume

PSYCH at PSU or Applying to Professional School 200 True or False: An internship is considered more prestigious than an undergraduate research assistantship. FALSE. Undergraduate research assistantships are, essentially, a type of internship.

PSYCH at PSU or Applying to Professional School 300 Name the five secondary criteria for getting into grad school. • • • GPA (last two years only) Personal statement (goodness of fit) Coursework Interview Interest of proposed faculty member

PSYCH at PSU or Applying to Professional School 400 Name three characteristics of applicants that professional schools want to hear about in letters of recommendation. • • • Motivated and hardworking High intellectual and scholarly ability Some research skills Emotionally stable and mature Strong writing skills

PSYCH at PSU or Applying to Professional School 500 Research experience as an undergrad shows professional schools & employers that you have ___. • • Motivation Related knowledge, skills, and abilities Commitment Realistic expectations of work