Dr. Smith's Careers Midterm

An undergraduate degree in psychology can be considered a “preprofessional” degree. This means that:

_______________ is the number one ranked criteria when graduate schools evaluate applications.

With the exception of _______________, few areas of psychology command top salaries.

According to the textbook, the three steps involved in sound career decision making are

Having an internship, field experience, or relevant work experience can be helpful because:

On a résumé, a(n) _______________ provides a snapshot summary of your best qualifications.

What are the two psychology clubs at KSU?

If a student uses their psych degree to acquire employment after graduation, psych is considered a __________ degree.

Which of the following is FALSE?

The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA Manual) is a book:

As a(n) _______, a bachelor’s degree in psychology serves as a foundation for entering the job market upon graduation.

Social-cognitive theory of career development says the factors that shape our expectancies for outcomes are

Graduate admissions committees are likely to consider “fluff” courses

Surveys show that the most important attribute that employers search for in an applicant’s résumé is:

What are memory, attitudes and emotion?

When considering the psych major, it is important to consider not only the field but also

Salaries for those with graduate degrees tend to be _______ than those with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

What is the average number of years it takes to complete a bachelor's degree in Psychology?

According to the textbook, what is a common challenge for students majoring in psychology?

Which of the following is the best definition of psychology?

In order to learn how to conduct literature searches in psychology you should:

Which career development theory emphasizes the role that personal characteristics play in career choices

The research conducted by psychologists can be described as

About _______ of high school students are prepared for college

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is the best example of psychology as an applied field?