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Psych at PSU
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Majoring in
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Advanced
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Studying Human
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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?
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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?
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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
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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 (PhD or PsyD), 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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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Motivation
Related knowledge, skills, and abilities
Commitment
Realistic expectations of work