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Majoring In Psychology Achieving Your Educational And Career Goals 1st Edition Jeffrey L. Helms, Daniel T. Rogers - Solutions
Why are stereotypes so resistant to change?
How much influence do others’ expressed perceptions of an event have on an individual’s perception of the same event?
What factors contribute to whether an individual finds someone else to be attractive?
What role do characteristics of the environmental play in adolescents’ responses to stress?
How does the quality of the relationship between a child and parent affect the child’s relationships as an adult?
What types of experiences can hinder the normal progression of language development?
How do the events of normal aging affect life satisfaction?
What factors contribute to young children’s ability to think about and visually recognize themselves?
How does direct experience with a task affect a child’s ability to complete it in the future?
What characteristics of a stimulus contribute to the conditioning of fear?
What practice or rehearsal schedules should be followed in order to maximize learning?
How do people make decisions when presented with information that contradicts their beliefs?
What factors would lead an eyewitness to falsely identify an innocent suspect?
What visual features facilitate the detection of emotions in facial expressions?
How do certain characteristics of a task affect one’s success in completing it?
3. Using one of the programs you identified in the first exercise, develop a mock application.(Applications can often be downloaded. If not, choose a similar program that does have a downloadable application.) As part of the application, develop a cover letter and statement of intent specific to
2. Using the sample vita and other resources identified in this chapter as a guide, create the vita that you would like to have when you apply for graduate school. (Once completed, let it serve as a guide for your undergraduate activities!)
1. Using one of the resources noted in the chapter, identify two programs in your area of interest.Develop an Excel or SPSS file based on the variables listed in Box 7.2 and fill in the spreadsheet for each of the programs.
What questions do you have for us?
What do you like to do for fun/to relax?
What do you see as your biggest strength/weakness?
What do you plan on doing upon receiving your graduate degree?
What applied experiences do you have? (For Applied Programs Only)
What research background do you have?
What is your theoretical orientation? (For Applied Programs Only)
What research studies are you interested in conducting?
What do you know of my (the interviewer’s) research program?
What made you decide on this subfield of psychology?
Why are you interested in our program?
If you could change something about the program, what would that be and why?
What is the biggest strength of the program?
What community placements are available for practica?
Are summer stipends available?
Is financial support available for travel to conferences?
At which conferences do students regularly present?
What are the student-professor relationships like (i.e., collegiality)?
How often do you meet with your graduate students?
What is the typical class size?
Where do your students find employment?
What is the first-attempt pass rate for your students on the licensure exams?(Applied Programs Only)
What courses do your students assist with teaching this semester?
In what research projects are your students currently involved?
What are your current research studies?
How are most students funded?
Is there any formal training for teaching?
What percentage of your students publishes before they graduate?
your ultimate goal upon graduation (i.e., career goals).
which faculty you are interested in working with in terms of research; and
why you want to attend that specific graduate program (e.g., the match between the program and your research/practice interest areas);
why you want to attend graduate school in general;
A quarter of your applications should be to programs where you are slightly below the statistics of their recent admissions (i.e., last 2 years).
A quarter of your applications should be to programs where you meet the statistics of their recent admissions (i.e., last 2 years).
Half of your applications should be to programs where you exceed the statistics of their recent admissions (i.e., last 2 years).
Scholarships: Due to your undergraduate record and GRE scores (relative to other incoming students) you may receive additional financial awards.
Teaching assistantships: You will teach undergraduate courses in exchange for a stipend. Under supervision, you may teach a variety of courses from Research Methods to Introduction to Psychology.
Research assistantships: You will work in a faculty member’s research lab in exchange for a stipend (i.e., a certain amount of money that can help defray living expenses).
Tuition waivers: No tuition is charged by the university. Sometimes registration and other fees still apply but are minimal.
3. Use Box 6.2 “Twenty Personal Qualities and Behaviors Consistent with Graduate Training”for this exercise. Rate each of the personal qualities on a scale from 1 (Not at all Like Me)to 5 (Absolutely Like Me). Sum your ratings.Answer the following questions.a. Does the number surprise you?b.
2. Obtain a copy of your university’s student handbook that includes descriptions of the courses offered throughout the university. (Typically, a listing can also be found online too.) Based on your ultimate educational and career goals, plan out the remainder of your undergraduate education. Be
1. Using your department’s web page, investigate two psychology faculty members who may be potential mentors to you.a. In what area of psychology is his/her degree?b. What research does he/she do?c. Has she/he published any articles? (If so, find a recent one and read it.)d. Does she/he ever work
Attend a local/state/regional psychology conference.
Identify a potential mentor by observing his or her activities inside and outside the department.
Get involved with research by asking professors if you can help them with their research.
Begin attending department activities (e.g., join and participate in the psychology club).
Begin taking the required math and science coursework along with statistics coursework.
In addition to focusing on your university’s general education coursework, complete lower-level psychology coursework.
Establish a mentoring relationship
Practice written and oral communication skills by preparing articles for submission to journals and conferences and presenting at conferences
Exposure to research techniques
Contribute to the scientific literature/advance science (including possible authorship credit)
Work individually with a faculty member
Acquire knowledge and skills outside of the classroom (hands-on experience)
5. Using the information from this chapter, write a cover letter for a position in the field that you want to pursue.
4. Using the information in this chapter develop two résumés.a. Base your first résumé on your current experiences, background, and training.b. Base your second résumé on what you hope to accomplish by the time you graduate.
3. Utilizing one of the internet resources listed in this chapter, find a current job opening that requires a bachelor’s degree in psychology.a. What is the position?b. Where is it located?c. What are the application procedures?d. What is the salary?
2. Based on your investigation in Suggested Exercise 1, choose the career that most interests you and do an informational interview of someone in that field. The following link will provide assistance with structuring the interview (Crosby, 2002:www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2002/summer/art03.pdf)
1. Using O*Net (online.onetcenter.org), investigate three careers that interest you.a. What is the average salary for that position in your state?b. What are the typical work activities?
What is the cost of living in the community where you will be living and working?(This varies greatly. We recommend using one of the cost-of-living calculators online to approximate the difference between where you currently live and where the new job is located.)
If the job involves a client load or caseload, what is it?
Are the hours flexible or set?
Are there professional development opportunities?
Is there administrative support?
What type of office space and equipment are provided?
How is vacation and sick time accrued?
What are the benefits? Do they include parking, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and retirement?
Will the company help with relocation expenses?
What opportunities exist for raises and advancement?
What is the work environment like? Friendly/collegial?
Will you be able to pay your bills?
Be honest, starting with your application and résumé.
Eliminate street slang.
Exude confidence, not arrogance.
Focus on the interview.
Talk but not too much; engage in the conversation, but don’t dominate it.
Don’t smell (i.e., too much perfume/cologne).
Be prepared to discuss your skills and experience, including limitations/weaknesses.
Give eye contact, but do not stare.
Avoid evasiveness. Be direct with your answers when possible.
Show enthusiasm for the position (but not too much).
Be prepared to discuss your career plans.
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