Question 1

Why is working on campus generally preferable to working off campus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supervisors may allow you to study during down times. 
B)  Students tend to earn higher salaries on campus than off. 
C)  Overtime is more likely in tightly managed student jobs. 
D)  Students are in close proximity to people who can sub for them in emergencies. 
A)  Supervisors may allow you to study during down times. 
B)  Students tend to earn higher salaries on campus than off. 
C)  Overtime is more likely in tightly managed student jobs. 
D)  Students are in close proximity to people who can sub for them in emergencies. A

Question 2

Who is most likely to be the BEST mentor for an aspiring graduate student?

Accepted Answer

A)  a recent graduate who has moved into the workforce 
B)  a professional with genuine interest in the aspirant's professional future 
C)  a doctoral-level psychologist whose career overlaps with the aspirant's goals 
D)  someone who does not have a psychological background 
A)  a recent graduate who has moved into the workforce 
B)  a professional with genuine interest in the aspirant's professional future 
C)  a doctoral-level psychologist whose career overlaps with the aspirant's goals 
D)  someone who does not have a psychological background B

Question 3

What steps can study groups take in order to ensure success?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Each group member should predict five things that are test-worthy, and then the group constructs a master list of the concepts that were most frequently identified.
Step 2: Each member writes a potential test question for a concept that is "fuzzy" or hard to understand. The group spends time answering each of the fuzzy concept questions.
Step 3: The group should devote a small amount of time creating one master study sheet and then that sheet should be used to foster discussion.

Question 4

On what basis is aid through work-study programs granted?

Accepted Answer

A)  insider information 
B)  seniority at the university 
C)  academic record 
D)  financial need 
A)  insider information 
B)  seniority at the university 
C)  academic record 
D)  financial need

Question 5

Why is travel abroad such a great match for students studying psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  because so much of psychology research is written in German or Russian 
B)  because psychology students will be able to focus on dealing with their own kind 
C)  because novel conditions force people to learn to deal with ambiguity 
D)  because professional psychologists are required to have foreign study experience 
A)  because so much of psychology research is written in German or Russian 
B)  because psychology students will be able to focus on dealing with their own kind 
C)  because novel conditions force people to learn to deal with ambiguity 
D)  because professional psychologists are required to have foreign study experience

Question 6

Approximately what percentage of traditional-aged, full-time students work during their undergraduate careers?

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  50% 
C)  75% 
D)  90% 
A)  25% 
B)  50% 
C)  75% 
D)  90%

Question 7

What kind of a class standing must a student have to be inducted in Psi Chi according to the national requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students must have a 3.75 grade point average. 
B)  Students must receive unanimous endorsement from all of their psychology faculty. 
C)  Students must be in the top 35% of their class. 
D)  Students must have a clean academic integrity record. 
A)  Students must have a 3.75 grade point average. 
B)  Students must receive unanimous endorsement from all of their psychology faculty. 
C)  Students must be in the top 35% of their class. 
D)  Students must have a clean academic integrity record.

Question 8

Which professional psychology organization draws the LARGEST number of participants at their annual convention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Association of Psychological Science (APS) 
B)  Psi Chi 
C)  American Psychological Association (AP
A)  
D)  Society for Teachers of Psychology (STP) 
A)  Association of Psychological Science (APS) 
B)  Psi Chi 
C)  American Psychological Association (AP
A)  
D)  Society for Teachers of Psychology (STP)

Question 9

Which high-impact experience traditionally provides experience with critical thinking, working with primary literature, teamwork, and communication while it builds confidence.

Accepted Answer

A)  experiential learning 
B)  honors programs 
C)  undergraduate teaching assistantship 
D)  undergraduate research 
A)  experiential learning 
B)  honors programs 
C)  undergraduate teaching assistantship 
D)  undergraduate research

Question 10

Which regional conference is always held at the same hotel every year, and which hotel hosts the conference?

Accepted Answer

A)  Midwestern Psychological Association; the Palmer House of Chicago 
B)  Southeastern Psychological Association; the Monteleone of New Orleans 
C)  Rocky Mountain Psychological Association; the Warwick of Denver 
D)  Eastern Psychological Association; the Westin Copley of Boston 
A)  Midwestern Psychological Association; the Palmer House of Chicago 
B)  Southeastern Psychological Association; the Monteleone of New Orleans 
C)  Rocky Mountain Psychological Association; the Warwick of Denver 
D)  Eastern Psychological Association; the Westin Copley of Boston

Question 11

What is a direct strategy for improving your academic standing and leadership skills at the same time?

Accepted Answer

A)  becoming an officer in a sorority or fraternity 
B)  forming and lead a study group in a current course 
C)  getting a job on campus 
D)  volunteering at a local food bank 
A)  becoming an officer in a sorority or fraternity 
B)  forming and lead a study group in a current course 
C)  getting a job on campus 
D)  volunteering at a local food bank

Question 12

Why should students consider identifying a mentor?

Accepted Answer

A mentor is someone-a more experienced p

Question 13

Why should students consider attending a psychology conference?

Accepted Answer

Attending a psychology conference afford

Question 14

Can you become too involved in extracurricular activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  No. Learning to balance outside interests with work provides a good model for life after graduation. 
B)  No. Documenting breadth in interests and abilities will be appealing to future employers. 
C)  No. You may not discover the most satisfying extracurricular activity if you don't keep trying new things. 
D)  Yes. Overinvolvement can compromise your academic success. 
A)  No. Learning to balance outside interests with work provides a good model for life after graduation. 
B)  No. Documenting breadth in interests and abilities will be appealing to future employers. 
C)  No. You may not discover the most satisfying extracurricular activity if you don't keep trying new things. 
D)  Yes. Overinvolvement can compromise your academic success.

Question 15

What are some problem solving skills of student leaders? List five of them.

Accepted Answer

Problem-solving skills include:
Noticing

Question 16

Which organization represents a national honorary for students who demonstrate excellence in two-year or community college programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psi Alpha 
B)  Psi Beta 
C)  Psi Chi 
D)  Psi Delta 
A)  Psi Alpha 
B)  Psi Beta 
C)  Psi Chi 
D)  Psi Delta

Question 17

What are some basic ways that psychology majors can acquire and display leadership experience?

Accepted Answer

Psychology majors can acquire and demons

Question 18

What are some team skills displayed by student leaders? List five of them.

Accepted Answer

Team skills include:
Serving the needs o

Question 19

Students are MOST likely to present in the _____ format at regional student conferences.

Accepted Answer

A)  debate 
B)  symposium 
C)  keynote-speech 
D)  poster 
A)  debate 
B)  symposium 
C)  keynote-speech 
D)  poster

Question 20

Student-focused conferences regularly offer which attraction?

Accepted Answer

A)  scholarships to graduate school 
B)  automatic admissions to applicants for graduate school 
C)  career advising sessions to help students prepare for life after graduation 
D)  free registration for students with high grade point averages 
A)  scholarships to graduate school 
B)  automatic admissions to applicants for graduate school 
C)  career advising sessions to help students prepare for life after graduation 
D)  free registration for students with high grade point averages

Why is working on campus generally preferable to working off campus?

Who is most likely to be the BEST mentor for an aspiring graduate student?

What steps can study groups take in order to ensure success?

On what basis is aid through work-study programs granted?

Why is travel abroad such a great match for students studying psychology?

Approximately what percentage of traditional-aged, full-time students work during their undergraduate careers?

What kind of a class standing must a student have to be inducted in Psi Chi according to the national requirements?

Which professional psychology organization draws the LARGEST number of participants at their annual convention?

Which high-impact experience traditionally provides experience with critical thinking, working with primary literature, teamwork, and communication while it builds confidence.

Which regional conference is always held at the same hotel every year, and which hotel hosts the conference?

What is a direct strategy for improving your academic standing and leadership skills at the same time?

Why should students consider identifying a mentor?

Why should students consider attending a psychology conference?

Can you become too involved in extracurricular activities?

What are some problem solving skills of student leaders? List five of them.

Which organization represents a national honorary for students who demonstrate excellence in two-year or community college programs?

What are some basic ways that psychology majors can acquire and display leadership experience?

What are some team skills displayed by student leaders? List five of them.

Students are MOST likely to present in the _____ format at regional student conferences.

Student-focused conferences regularly offer which attraction?

College and Psychology

The Nature of Psychology and the Psychology Major

Should You Major in Psychology

Building Psychology-Related Skills

Hitting Your Stride As a Student

Charting Your Course in the Major

Doing Psychological Research From Start to Finish

What Options Are There for Students With a BA or BS in Psychology

What Can You Do With an Advanced Degree in Psychology

How Do You Apply and Get Into Graduate Programs in Psychology

Keeping Connected to Psychology

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Exam 8: Using Psychology to Improve Leadership

Why is working on campus generally preferable to working off campus?

Who is most likely to be the BEST mentor for an aspiring graduate student?

What steps can study groups take in order to ensure success?

On what basis is aid through work-study programs granted?

Why is travel abroad such a great match for students studying psychology?

Approximately what percentage of traditional-aged, full-time students work during their undergraduate careers?

What kind of a class standing must a student have to be inducted in Psi Chi according to the national requirements?

Which professional psychology organization draws the LARGEST number of participants at their annual convention?

Which high-impact experience traditionally provides experience with critical thinking, working with primary literature, teamwork, and communication while it builds confidence.

Which regional conference is always held at the same hotel every year, and which hotel hosts the conference?

What is a direct strategy for improving your academic standing and leadership skills at the same time?

Why should students consider identifying a mentor?

Why should students consider attending a psychology conference?

Can you become too involved in extracurricular activities?

What are some problem solving skills of student leaders? List five of them.

Which organization represents a national honorary for students who demonstrate excellence in two-year or community college programs?

What are some basic ways that psychology majors can acquire and display leadership experience?

What are some team skills displayed by student leaders? List five of them.

Students are MOST likely to present in the _____ format at regional student conferences.

Student-focused conferences regularly offer which attraction?

College and Psychology

The Nature of Psychology and the Psychology Major

Should You Major in Psychology

Building Psychology-Related Skills

Hitting Your Stride As a Student

Charting Your Course in the Major

Doing Psychological Research From Start to Finish

What Options Are There for Students With a BA or BS in Psychology

What Can You Do With an Advanced Degree in Psychology

How Do You Apply and Get Into Graduate Programs in Psychology

Keeping Connected to Psychology

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