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Psychology Major, The: Career Options and Strategies for Success

ISBN: 9780130454331 | 0130454338
Edition: 2nd
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 1/1/2004

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SummaryTable of Contents
For undergraduate psychology or career counseling courses at any level.For students considering a career in psychology, this thorough overview of the discipline provides information on career options and opportunities for both the undergraduate and graduate psychology major, research and writing strategies, as well as study and test-taking tips.
Prefaceix
What Can I Do with a Degree in Psychology?
1(16)
Going to College
Thoughts About ... MORE
Areas of Specialization within Psychology
The Importance of Advising
The American Psychological Association
Why the Psychology Major is a Good Choice
Exercise #1: Psychology Survey
Career Options with a B.A. or B.S. in Psychology
17(18)
The Undergraduate Curriculum
Careers with an Associate's Degree
Careers with a Bachelor's Degree
Tips to Help You Find a Job
Exercise #2: Newspaper Ads
Graduate School Opportunities, Challenges, and Choices
35(22)
Why Graduate Training?
Occupational Opportunities
How to Apply to Graduate School
Exercise #3: Letter of Recommendation Request Worksheet
Undergraduate Opportunities
57(12)
Research and Teaching Assistantships
Field Experiences and Internships
Organizational Involvement
Exercise #4: Outside-of-Class Activities Plan
Locating Prior Research
69(10)
Generating Research Ideas
The Literature Review
The Special Role of References
Library Research Strategies
Library Skills Psychology Majors Should Have
Exercise #5: PsycINFO Author Search
Publication Manual/Primer: Tips for APA Format
79(16)
Writing Psychology Papers
The Parts: Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion
Grammar and Vocabulary
Sample Paper
Exercise #6: Proofreading APA Format
Tips for Doing Well in Psychology Courses
95(10)
General Study Tips
Developing Effective Study Habits
Improving Your Reading
Getting More Out of Lectures
Improving Test-taking Strategies
Math Anxiety
Behaviors to Avoid
Exercise #7: Locations for Studying
Ethical Issues for Undergraduate Psychology Students
105(12)
The Ethics of Being a Student
The Ethics of Research
The Development and Use of APA Ethical Principles
The Role of Informed Consent and the Institutional Review Board
Principle Six of APA's Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct
Exercise #8: Ethics Scenarios
Majoring in Psychology and Other Options
117(12)
The Psychology Major
Diversity in Psychology
Other Related Options
Self-Reflection and Self-Assessment
More Resources
Exercise #9: Attitudes and Options
References129(6)
Appendix A: More Vita Tips, with Sample Vitae from Senior-Level Psychology Majors135(14)
Author and Subject Index149

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