Majoring in Psychology : Achieving Your Educational and Career Goals.

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Brief Table of Contents -- Contents -- List of Boxes -- List of Tables -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Website -- Part I Majoring in Psychology -- Chapter One Why Major in Psychology? -- Introduction -- Valerie -- Ajay -- Katrina -- How to Use this Book -- Why Major in Psychology? -- Majoring in Psychology for What Psychology Is -- Popularity of the Degree -- A Multipurpose Degree -- Majoring in Psychology for Reasons Unrelated to Psychology -- Determining if Psychology is for You -- Suggested Exercises -- Suggested Readings by Topic Area -- Introduction to Psychology -- Selecting a Major -- References -- Chapter Two Succeeding in College: Transitions, Strategies, and Resources -- Introduction -- The Experience of Adjusting to College -- The Academic Work -- Students' Responsibility for their Learning -- Structure of Courses -- Interactions with Others -- Thinking about One's Transition Problems -- Academic Strategies -- Manage Time Wisely -- Reading Course Material for Comprehension -- Being Engaged in the Classroom -- Performing Well on Assignments -- Studying Effectively -- Caring for Yourself -- Campus Resources -- Academic Advising -- Writing Centers -- Tutoring -- Disability Support Services -- Career Development Services -- Physical and Mental Health -- Conclusion -- Suggested Exercises -- Suggested Readings -- References -- Chapter Three Succeeding in the Psychology Major: Adjustments, Common Difficulties, and Strategies -- Introduction -- The Nature of Academic Work in the Psychology Major -- What is Psychology? -- What Students Expect to Learn -- The Nature of the Academic Work -- Common Challenges for Psychology Majors -- Understanding the Scientific Basis of the Field -- Learning Independently -- Writing and APA Style -- Conducting Literature Searches -- Strategies for Success.

Planning Courses and Degree Progression -- Planning Relevant Experiences -- Utilizing Available Resources -- Conclusion -- Suggested Exercises -- Suggested Readings -- Resources -- References -- Chapter Four Assessing and Developing Career Goals -- Introduction -- The Nature and Value of Career Goal Setting -- Career Development Theories -- Approaches to Career Goal Setting -- Setting Career Goals as an Active Process -- The Value of Career Goals -- Assessing Self and Developing Life Goals -- Assessing Self and Developing Career Goals -- Assessing Self and Developing Educational Goals -- Conclusion -- Suggested Exercises -- Suggested Readings -- References -- Chapter Five Using your Bachelor's Degree: Preparing for the Job Market -- Introduction -- Work Settings of Recent Graduates -- What Employers Want from Applicants for Entry-Level Positions -- How to Develop What Employers Want -- Communication Skills (Verbal and Written) -- Teamwork and Leadership Skills (Ability to Work in a Team Structure) -- Strong Work Ethic and Integrity -- Initiative -- Interpersonal Skills (Works Well with Others) -- Analytical and Quantitative Skills -- Finding Entry-Level Positions -- Recruiting Methods -- Resources -- Preparing Job Application Materials: Résumés and Cover Letters -- Résumés -- Cover Letters -- Keep Track of Where You Send Your Applications! -- Preparing For and Completing Job Interviews and Considering Offers -- Preparing for the Interview -- The Day of the Interview -- After the Interview -- Considering Job Offers -- Starting Salaries -- Suggested Exercises -- Resources -- References -- Chapter Six The Preprofessional Degree: Preparing for Graduate School -- Introduction -- Is Graduate School Right for You? -- Course Selection -- Grades and Grade Point Average -- Research Experience -- Internships, Field Practica, and Work Experience -- Mentoring.

Getting Involved in Professional Organizations -- Getting Involved on Campus -- Community Service and Extracurricular Activities -- Suggested Exercises -- Suggested Readings -- Resources -- References -- Chapter Seven The Preprofessional Degree: Applying to Graduate School -- Introduction -- The Subfields of Psychology -- Experimental Psychology -- Developmental Psychology -- Social Psychology -- Cognitive Psychology -- Physiological Psychology -- Industrial and Organizational Psychology -- Clinical Psychology -- Counseling Psychology -- School Psychology -- Educational Psychology -- Exercise and Sport Psychology -- Health Psychology -- Neuropsychology -- Forensic Psychology -- Deciding on the Type of Graduate Education -- Graduate Certificates -- Master's Degrees -- Specialist Degrees -- Doctoral Degrees -- Finding Available Graduate Programs -- Evaluating the Graduate Programs You Find -- Application and Acceptance Rates -- Grade Point Average (GPA) -- Graduate Record Exam and the Psychology Subject Test -- Stipends vs. Loans vs. Eventual Salary -- Research -- Grant Activity -- Time to Complete Program -- Attrition Rate -- Teaching Experience -- Placement of Students in Internships -- Placement of Students after Graduation -- Licensure of Students after Graduation -- APA Accreditation -- Geographical Location -- Selecting Programs to Pursue -- Preparing Vitae - An Essential Part of Your Application Packet -- Statements of Intent and Admissions Essays -- Letters of Recommendation -- The Graduate School Application Packet -- Interviewing -- Suggestions Specific to In-Person Interviews -- Suggestions Specific to Telephone Interviews -- Thank You Notes -- Making Your Decision -- Plan B: What if I Don't Get In? -- 10 Tips from a Successful Applicant: Laura L. Mayhew -- Suggested Exercises -- Suggested Readings -- Resources -- Program Rankings.

Statement of Purpose Resources -- Vita Preparation -- General Resources -- References -- Part II The Subfields of Psychology -- Chapter Eight Careers in Research: Experimental, Developmental, Social, Cognitive, and Biopsychology -- Introduction -- Defining the Subfields -- Experimental Psychology -- Developmental Psychology -- Social Psychology -- Cognitive Psychology -- Biopsychology -- The Work -- Core Activities -- Settings -- Salaries -- Employment Issues -- Training and Preparation -- Earning a Degree -- Preparing for Graduate Training as an Undergraduate -- Working in Research-Related Areas with a Bachelor's Degree -- Research Assistant or Lab Technician -- Data Entry and Analysis -- Advertising and Sales -- Teacher -- An Insider's Perspective: Testing the Waters: Marie Balaban, PhD -- Professional Spotlight: Cynthia L. Pickett, PhD -- Suggested Exercises -- Suggested Readings by Topic Area -- Experimental Psychology -- Developmental Psychology -- Social Psychology -- Cognitive Psychology -- Biopsychology -- Resources by Topic Area -- Experimental Psychology -- Developmental Psychology -- Social Psychology -- Cognitive Psychology -- Biopsychology -- References -- Chapter Nine Careers in Industrial and Organizational Psychology -- Introduction -- Defining the Subfield -- Industrial Psychology -- Organizational Psychology -- Legal and Policy Issues -- The Work -- Core Activities -- Settings -- Salaries -- Employment Issues -- Training and Preparation -- Degree Options and Licensure -- Variations in Graduate Programs -- Earning the Degree -- Preparing for Graduate Training as an Undergraduate -- Working in Areas Related to I/O Psychology with a Bachelor's Degree -- Management -- Human Resources -- An Insider's Perspective: The Flexibility of the Doctoral Degree in I/O Psychology: Russell E. Johnson, PhD -- Professional Spotlight: John Chan, PhD.

Suggested Exercises -- Suggested Readings -- Resources -- References -- Chapter Ten Careers in Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology -- Introduction -- Defining the Subfields -- The Work -- Core Activities -- Theoretical Orientation -- Settings -- Salaries -- Employment Issues -- Related Careers -- Training and Preparation -- Earning the Degree -- Variations in Graduate Programs -- Licensure -- Preparing for Graduate Training as an Undergraduate -- Working in Areas Related to Clinical or Counseling Psychology with a Bachelor's Degree -- Mental Health Technician/Aide -- Human/Social Service Specialists -- An Insider's Perspective 243: A Science of Heart and Mind: Robert McGrath, PhD -- Professional Spotlight: Kimberlyn Leary, PhD, ABPP -- Suggested Exercises -- Suggested Readings by Topic Area -- Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology Careers -- Graduate School in Clinical and Counseling Psychology -- Mental Health Care Issues -- Resources -- References -- Chapter Eleven Careers in Educational and School Psychology -- Introduction -- Defining the Subfields -- Educational Psychology -- School Psychology -- The Work -- Core Activities -- Settings -- Salaries -- Employment Issues -- Training and Preparation -- Degree Options, Certification, and Licensure -- Variations in Graduate Programs -- Earning the Degree -- Preparing for Graduate Training as an Undergraduate -- Working in Areas Related to Educational and School Psychology with a Bachelor's Degree -- Human/Social Service Specialists -- Teachers -- An Insider's Perspective: The Science of People: A Career in School Psychology: William Pfohl, PsyD, NCSP -- Professional Spotlight: Rebecca S. Martínez, PhD, NCSP -- Suggested Exercises -- Suggested Readings by Topic Area -- School Psychology -- Educational Psychology -- Resources -- References.

Chapter Twelve Careers in Exercise and Sport Psychology.

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