301 Final

How much time should you plan on spending on 301 work each week?

If you want prompt (within 48 hours) feedback to a question submitted via email, you should send it:

There are many different Extra Credit assignments available during the semester. Each student may earn:

To help you identify the course assistants when they are holding office hours in room 206D of the Psychology Resource Office (PRO), they will be wearing _______ (insert color) tags. Therefore Psy 301 students should only ask people wearing that color tag for Psy 301 help while in PRO.

Indicate which of the following situations are appropriate to bring to the course assistants. You should visit a course assistant . . . . . (Check all that apply.) (All answers must be correct to receive credit.)

Assignments due to the BeachBoard dropbox can be written as word documents and then uploaded to the dropbox.

Assignments that are NOT graded by beachboard will be graded:

Because all psychologists are trained in how to design research, gather data, and analyze results, research-based careers occur in every subfield of the discipline, including clinical and counseling psychology.

Unlike other methods of gaining knowledge such as personal experience, research uses methods and techniques specifically designed to ensure the _____________ of the knowledge gained.

While PRO guides can recommend which courses might be most useful for graduate school or an intended career, only ATLAS advisers should tell you which courses you need for graduation.

In which room in PRO would you find course syllabi?

Where in PRO can you find information on undergraduate research opportunities?

In PRO, information on undergraduate scholarships is located in/on:

If you call PRO phone, you can expect:

PRO Guides take PSY 406 and serve for:

One of the most popular resources in PRO is the set of course ___________ (insert one word and be careful to spell it correctly).

The Black Box where All PSY 301 students should drop off assignments and projects specified for the Black Box is located in the:

Information about upcoming events in the Psychology Department can be found in the

To declare psychology as a major or minor, students must first meet the admission requirements and then go to:

According to the National Science Foundation (2006), what percentage of all psychology doctoral degrees awarded in the U.S. were in clinical and counseling psychology combined?

Currently, only two states allow clinical and counseling psychologists to prescribe medications. Which two? (CHECK TWO BELOW)

This term is used to describe activities that involve providing direct services to patients.

If you’d like to use your bachelor’s degree working to coordinate social services between clients in need and agencies that serve them (e.g., nonprofit organizations, government agencies), your best bet for maximizing your salary would be a position as a:

Assessment refers to any formal evaluation of a patient, typically using standardized tests and interviews. They are performed to answer such questions as: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

__________ are first trained in medical school, then specialize in mental illness. They use psychotropic medications as their primary method for treating mental illness.

There are two basic types of graduate programs in clinical and counseling psychology: university-based (e.g., psychology departments at universities) and professional school programs (institutions that are largely independent from universities). Potential students need to understand how they differ, in order to select an appropriate graduate program.

Which of the following statements about the differences between these two kinds of programs is TRUE?

Clinical and counseling psychologists’ theoretical orientation in their practice is likely to be heavily influenced by their:

What percentage of clinical and counseling psychologists work in a private practice or outpatient clinic immediately after they complete graduate school?

There are many career options related to the fields of clinical and counseling psychology. Several of them are listed below. Select which ones typically require a master’s degree. (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

The Boulder model is a specific type of graduate training for clinical and counseling psychologists. Which of the following are characteristics of the Boulder model? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

To receive licensure as a clinical or counseling psychologist, all states require:

Clinical and counseling psychology students who are not interested in conducting research may prefer to pursue a:

The following statements describe how different kinds of training programs in clinical and counseling psychology (master’s vs. doctorate) affect career options. Indicate which of the following that are TRUE. (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

The American Psychological Association (APA) offers accreditation for:

Since the 1970s, a great deal of U.S. health care is offered through managed care organizations. Surveys of licensed psychologists have found that 80% report that managed care has had a negative impact on their work. Which of the following explain this negative impact, as described in your text? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

ALL of the following are consequences of attending an unaccredited program in clinical or counseling psychology EXCEPT:

A clinical or counseling psychologist’s license must typically be renewed every five years, with renewal granted upon successful completion of continuing education requirements.

Despite a number of negatives, managed care plans have had a positive impact on clinical and counseling psychologists, because these plans: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

Graduate schools report that the THREE most important components in a student’s application are: (CHECK THREE BELOW)

There are many options for working with a bachelor’s degree in areas related to clinical or counseling psychology. If you are interested in working in a treatment facility (inpatient or residential programs) and maximizing your salary, you should apply for jobs as a:

Kimberlyn Leary, PhD, offers words of advice to students interested in clinical and counseling psychology. She says, “Think big, follow your heart. Over the course of a career – if you are lucky – your _____ will change. Treat your career as an adventure.”

Which of the following would you be REQUIRED to have, if you wished to work as a school psychologist in a public school setting in most states? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

According to 2005 data from the American Psychological Association, educational psychologists most often find employment in:

Your text provides a profile about Dr. William Pfohl, a professor at Western Kentucky University and someone who has had a very successful career in school psychology. In reading his biography, you learn to appreciate that school psychology is a profession where:

Even though undergraduate psychology programs do not prepare students to earn a teaching certification, many school districts allow individuals to teach while they work to earn their certification.

School psychologists can face serious employment challenges because of always changing legislation and requirements placed on schools that determine funding for their positions. These challenges have resulted in which of the following? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

The American Psychological Association (APA) evaluates and provides training standards for master’s level programs in school psychology.

School psychologists engage in program evaluations in situations where:

Which of the following statements about specialist-level training in school psychology are TRUE? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

If you’d like to prepare for graduate training in school psychology, you should concentrate on and excel in undergraduate courses in development, research, and education as well as:

In recent decades, the need for school psychologists has dramatically increased (the number of them doubling during the 1970s, then that number doubling during the 1980s). The most influential event affecting school psychology was:

To work in areas related to educational and school psychology with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, you may want to consider teaching. According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2007), the median salary estimate for secondary school teachers (e.g., high school teachers) was:

Imagine that you want to identify some of the cutting-edge topics currently under investigation in exercise and sport psychology. To do so, you decide to skim the literature and see what research is being reported in relevant journals. ALL of the following are actual journals EXCEPT:

Your text describes a variety of research areas studied by exercise and sport psychology professionals to illustrate the field’s broad array of research interests. Examples of sport psychology research include: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

Galli (2008) recommends that undergraduate students who wish to pursue graduate study in exercise and sport psychology should:

Evaluating the effectiveness of a stress reduction program for gymnasts is an example of which type of exercise and sport psychology service?

The American Psychological Association (APA) reflects the tremendous diversity of subfields in psychology by identifying specific divisions, each one related to a subfield. Which division should you investigate to learn about exercise and sport psychology?

The Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) is a major organization helping to define the field, and it divides exercise and sport psychology into three interrelated areas: Social Psychology, Performance Enhancement/Intervention, and Health and Exercise Psychology. Which of the following best describes the focus of the Health and Exercise Psychology area?

Two excellent sources of occupational information (including job descriptions, training requirements, and salaries) are: (CHECK TWO BELOW)

Typical tasks for psychiatric aides include all of the following EXCEPT:

Licensing requirements for public preschool teachers vary by state, but private schools are generally exempt from meeting state licensing standards.

____________ is a job title for someone who collects and analyzes data to identify community needs prior to implementing programs designed to increase awareness and knowledge of healthy lifestyles.

For human resources manager positions, employers seek individuals with which of the following qualities: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

Which of the following is TRUE of advertising and promotions managers?

Training and development specialists perform all of the following jobs EXCEPT:

All of the following are TRUE for medical and health services managers EXCEPT:

Which educational administrator position has the lowest median salary?

Your reading describes the careers of probation officer and correctional treatment specialist as:

The need for social and human services assistants is projected to grow _______ the average for all occupations through 2014.

Recently, a growing number of MBA (Master’s in Business Administration) programs offer special programs and courses for those interested in:

Human resource managers are often called upon to assist with:

Your reading recommends all of the following books as great resources on careers related to psychology. Which of these books does your reading recommend as an excellent source for information, including many useful websites, on master’s degrees in public affairs and public administration?

Use a ________ resume, if your work and practical experiences are limited.

Health psychologists may provide individuals with health-focused intervention strategies. These strategies include all of the following EXCEPT:

The Tempe Summit Report was generated by major leaders in the field of health psychology in 2007. This report outlines six competencies that all health psychologists who provide services to the public must possess. The ability of a health psychologist to evaluate a person’s readiness for gastric bypass surgery falls under the competency referred to as:

According to the specialty designation by APA, the practice of clinical health psychology includes which of the following? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

The subfield of health psychology envisions a very bright future that is full of positive contributions to our everyday lives. Future challenges for the subfield include all of the following EXCEPT:

There are a number of areas related to health psychology in which you might work with a bachelor’s degree. One option is to work as a __________, who assists in the delivery of rehabilitative services who have health impairments.

One of the most significant professional accomplishments of Dr. Chris Dunkel Schetter, a professor of psychology at UCLA, is:

Health psychology can be divided into three broad areas of study which include all of the following EXCEPT:

Dr. Regan Gurung, a health psychologist at the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, reports that a hot area of study in health psychology is cultural differences. Some of the examples of cultural health disparities he discusses include: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

An excellent resource for students to learn about current job openings in a variety of subfields of psychology is at http://jobs.psyccareers.com/. This website:

The Houston Conference Report specified a knowledge base required for specialization in clinical neuropsychology that included all of the following areas EXCEPT:

For which of the following neuropsychology related careers available to individuals with a bachelor’s degree would you expect to earn the highest median salary?

For neuropsychologists with strong interests in the neurosciences, employment opportunities can be found in many government agencies. A doctoral student whose research focused on stroke rehabilitation issues should most likely contact which of the following government agencies for related job opportunities?

Selected examples of recent topics researched by neuropsychologists include all of the following EXCEPT:

Where can you find information on graduate training programs in clinical neuropsychology? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

The area of clinical neuropsychology that concentrates on treating adults appears to fall into two broad categories best identified as:

The Houston Conference Report established the expectation that postdoctoral education and training for clinical neuropsychology be at least ________, fulltime.

To help the court determine if a defendant is able to understand the charges, the legal issues and procedures in a case as well as possible penalties, a forensic psychologist would administer a:

Trial consultants assist with jury selection as well as case development and strategies. Which of the following undergraduate classes provide excellent preparation for the skills needed by these particular forensic psychologists?

Forensic psychology includes subfields known by a variety of names. Which one of the following is NOT one of the names used to refer to forensic psychology?

Multisystematic therapy would be classified under the applied area of:

Taking into account both clinical and research-oriented forensic psychology graduate programs, the data from Helms (2008) suggests _____ as the best choice.

Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in psychology can work in many positions related to forensic psychology including: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

Helms and Mayhew (2006) surveyed individuals involved in selecting students for graduate programs in forensic psychology. Their data show which of the following are TRUE regarding the evaluations of graduate school applications in this subfield? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

At community colleges, the typical teaching loads are around ____ courses per year.

Although research projects comprise many steps and activities, the defining aspect of this professorial activity is often considered to be:

If you are interested in teaching psychology with just a bachelor’s degree:

Once a research project is completed, in addition to being submitted as a possible presentation at a conference, the paper/article is often submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Most papers/articles submitted are accepted for publication.

Which of the following are TRUE of faculty salaries?

There are several categories of career development theories. Theories that suggest individuals adopt a few overall dispositions that attract them to occupations that allow them to derive job satisfaction by expressing their skills are called ____ theories.