Exam 82: The Competencies of the Undergraduate Psychology Major

On the tests Gayle took in her psychology class,she was able to demonstrate her familiarity with the history of psychology as well as the major concepts,schools of thought,and theories in psychology.According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major,which of the following competencies has Gayle most fully demonstrated?

To maximize finding a job after obtaining your psychology degree,you should

According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major,being able to display open-mindedness and healthy skepticism in evaluating the quality and credibility of information would most fully meet which of the following competencies?

You will be graduating with an undergraduate degree in psychology.Explain how you will write your resume to make yourself more employable in fields other than psychology.

Psychology students can become student members of national psychology organizations.Which of the following is NOT one of these North American organizations?

According to the American Psychological Association's (2007)Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major,which of the following is NOT one of the major competencies college psychology programs try to provide their students?

When students develop the ability to evaluate their thinking processes and can more readily accept feedback from their professors,they are illustrating aspects of the competency within the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major called __________.

You have just obtained a bachelor's degree in psychology.Regarding the skills you have developed to this point, which of the following would NOT be a potential area of employment?

Psychology majors can become student members of the American Psychological Association as well as other national psychology organizations.

To get a sense of the diversity of psychologists' interests,students reading Psychology: Modules for Active Learning, (13th Edition)should look at Table 3.3 in Module 3 or scan the Table of Contents.

As a psychology major,Maria has demonstrated the ability to listen efficiently,to write psychology reports in APA style,to make oral presentations as an individual and in groups,and to use charts and graphs to clarify the information presented.According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major,she is most fully demonstrating _______ skills.

Margo has just graduated from college with a bachelor's degree in psychology.The focus of her academic research during this four­year degree was hypnosis.If she wanted to make her skills look "more inviting" to prospective employers,she should

As a psychology major,Maya has demonstrated the ability to listen efficiently,to write psychology reports in APA style,to make oral presentations as an individual and in groups,and to use charts and graphs to clarify the information presented.According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major,which of the competencies is Maya most fully demonstrating?

The Insider's Guide to the Psychology Major: Everything You Need to Know about the Degree and Profession is a book by Amira Wegenek and William Buskist that can provide students with information regarding the training required for the various psychology specialties as well as career opportunities in psychology.This book was published in 2010 by the _______.

In Module 1 of Psychology: Modules for Active Learning, (13th Edition),the authors introduced the concept of reflective processing and discussed how to overcome procrastination in order to develop the students' _______ skills.

The authors of Psychology: Modules for Active Learning, (13th Edition)recommend several books that might be of some assistance in developing your skill set,which of the following is NOT one of these books?

According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major,being sensitive to people of diverse backgrounds is an important part of which competency?

In Psychology: Modules for Active Learning, (13th Edition),which of the following was specifically designed to enhance the cultural awareness skills of the students?

Which of the following concepts did the authors of Psychology: Modules for Active Learning, (13th Edition)introduce in Module 1 of the textbook on study skills and utilize throughout the book?

Along with other skills,effective travel agents need to be able to search through various databases for the best combination of accommodation and transportation options for their clients,as well as many other bits of relevant information such as exchange rates,local customs,and entertainment options.According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major,which competency do psychology majors meet that would help them as travel agents to perform the aforementioned skills?