Question 1

APA's Graduate Study in Psychology is published:

Accepted Answer

A)  monthly. 
B)  annually. 
C)  every other year. 
D)  only on the Internet. 
A)  monthly. 
B)  annually. 
C)  every other year. 
D)  only on the Internet. B

Question 2

What are some positive motives for going to graduate school in psychology?

Accepted Answer

To become a scientific researcher or a professional in the discipline
Hoping to contribute to the discipline through research, practice, or a combination of both
Wanting to educate people about basic and applied psychological science
Being dedicated to promoting psychological well-being and to ameliorating
distress
Enjoying research, writing, publishing, and giving professional talks
Not wanting a 12-month job-wanting to be a college professor having "summers off"
Being deeply curious about the human condition

Question 3

When is applying to master's degree programs a good idea?

Accepted Answer

A)  when your academic track record may need to bolstered before you will be competitive for a PhD program 
B)  when you want to be called "doctor" 
C)  when you hope to gain a position as an instructor at a university 
D)  when you have no idea what you really want to do in a psychology-related occupation 
A)  when your academic track record may need to bolstered before you will be competitive for a PhD program 
B)  when you want to be called "doctor" 
C)  when you hope to gain a position as an instructor at a university 
D)  when you have no idea what you really want to do in a psychology-related occupation A

Question 4

What is the risk you face if you complete your program at an unaccredited graduate program?

Accepted Answer

A)  You won't ever be able to be called "doctor." 
B)  You will have more stringent deadlines in paying back your student loans. 
C)  You will end up taking a significantly longer time to complete the degree. 
D)  You may end up not qualifying for jobs that you want to get after graduation. 
A)  You won't ever be able to be called "doctor." 
B)  You will have more stringent deadlines in paying back your student loans. 
C)  You will end up taking a significantly longer time to complete the degree. 
D)  You may end up not qualifying for jobs that you want to get after graduation.

Question 5

Once you finish the Graduate Record Exam,

Accepted Answer

A)  you get instant feedback on how well you did. 
B)  you have to wait about six weeks before you get the results. 
C)  your target schools admissions officials will get the results before you do. 
D)  you won't ever be able to find out your score as its kept confidential. 
A)  you get instant feedback on how well you did. 
B)  you have to wait about six weeks before you get the results. 
C)  your target schools admissions officials will get the results before you do. 
D)  you won't ever be able to find out your score as its kept confidential.

Question 6

Which training format emphasizes clinical practice issues for those who wish to become clinical psychologists?

Accepted Answer

A)  MA 
B)  PsyD 
C)  PhD 
D)  MS 
A)  MA 
B)  PsyD 
C)  PhD 
D)  MS

Question 7

What percentage of students who start graduate school never complete the degree?

Accepted Answer

A)  35% 
B)  75% 
C)  20% 
D)  90% 
A)  35% 
B)  75% 
C)  20% 
D)  90%

Question 8

At student conferences, oral presentations given by students usually last how long?

Accepted Answer

A)  15-20 minutes 
B)  5 minutes 
C)  25-30 minutes 
D)  one hour 
A)  15-20 minutes 
B)  5 minutes 
C)  25-30 minutes 
D)  one hour

Question 9

Which factor tends to carry the LEAST weight with graduate admissions officials?

Accepted Answer

A)  letters of recommendation 
B)  research experience 
C)  scores on the Graduate Record Exam 
D)  extracurricular involvement 
A)  letters of recommendation 
B)  research experience 
C)  scores on the Graduate Record Exam 
D)  extracurricular involvement

Question 10

What is a senior thesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  a declaration of your intentions following graduation 
B)  an opportunity to perform independent research work from start to finish 
C)  a contractual obligation to conduct service learning for the benefit of the community 
D)  a detailed description of undergraduate research experiences 
A)  a declaration of your intentions following graduation 
B)  an opportunity to perform independent research work from start to finish 
C)  a contractual obligation to conduct service learning for the benefit of the community 
D)  a detailed description of undergraduate research experiences

Question 11

Graduate schools vary in their _____, which is reflected in the thresholds the programs set for GRE scores and grade point averages.

Accepted Answer

A)  selectivity 
B)  differentiation 
C)  constellation 
D)  arbitration 
A)  selectivity 
B)  differentiation 
C)  constellation 
D)  arbitration

Question 12

What are some of the advantages of gaining research experience as an undergraduate psychology major?

Accepted Answer

Learning about different approaches to d

Question 13

What is an important feature you should incorporate into a poster presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  a photocopy of the poster as a take-away 
B)  a handout of references used to produce the research 
C)  a two-minute oral summary of project 
D)  an acknowledgment of gratitude to the host of the conference 
A)  a photocopy of the poster as a take-away 
B)  a handout of references used to produce the research 
C)  a two-minute oral summary of project 
D)  an acknowledgment of gratitude to the host of the conference

Question 14

What are some of the activities performed by research assistants in psychology departments or faculty labs?

Accepted Answer

Doing library and database searches to l

Question 15

What are some not-so-good motives for considering graduate school in psychology?

Accepted Answer

Thinking that having earned good grades

Question 16

Why is gaining research experience before applying to graduate school so important?

Accepted Answer

A)  because it gives a faculty member who will write a letter of recommendation first-hand knowledge of your ability to handle graduate school demands 
B)  because it builds the kind of skills (e.g., teamwork, library navigation) that graduate school will require 
C)  because if you really don't like research, you can save yourself a lot of time and money by figuring out a different path 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  because it gives a faculty member who will write a letter of recommendation first-hand knowledge of your ability to handle graduate school demands 
B)  because it builds the kind of skills (e.g., teamwork, library navigation) that graduate school will require 
C)  because if you really don't like research, you can save yourself a lot of time and money by figuring out a different path 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 17

APA's Graduate Study in Psychology indexes graduate programs by alphabetical order as well as by:

Accepted Answer

A)  age of the program and honors achieved. 
B)  size and prestige of faculty. 
C)  areas of specialty and degrees offered. 
D)  accreditation status. 
A)  age of the program and honors achieved. 
B)  size and prestige of faculty. 
C)  areas of specialty and degrees offered. 
D)  accreditation status.

Question 18

What constitutes a big "red flag" in applicants' personal statements for those who are interested in clinical psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  failure to proofread 
B)  excessive flourishes in font or format 
C)  elaborate discussions of past mental health challenges 
D)  overemphasizing team work experiences 
A)  failure to proofread 
B)  excessive flourishes in font or format 
C)  elaborate discussions of past mental health challenges 
D)  overemphasizing team work experiences

Question 19

Two typical indices of quality for clinical training programs include accreditation status and what other measurement?

Accepted Answer

A)  average number of credits completed at graduation 
B)  number of honors of program faculty 
C)  internship placement percentage 
D)  number of training grants applied for by the faculty 
A)  average number of credits completed at graduation 
B)  number of honors of program faculty 
C)  internship placement percentage 
D)  number of training grants applied for by the faculty

Question 20

Should you waive your right to see your letters of recommendation?

Accepted Answer

A)  No. This practice violates your personal rights. 
B)  No. The practice is an illegal one and should be discontinued. 
C)  Yes. To do so signals your trust in the relationship with your recommender. 
D)  Yes. Letter writers typically give you a copy of what they say, making the waiver meaningless. 
A)  No. This practice violates your personal rights. 
B)  No. The practice is an illegal one and should be discontinued. 
C)  Yes. To do so signals your trust in the relationship with your recommender. 
D)  Yes. Letter writers typically give you a copy of what they say, making the waiver meaningless.

APA's Graduate Study in Psychology is published:

What are some positive motives for going to graduate school in psychology?

When is applying to master's degree programs a good idea?

What is the risk you face if you complete your program at an unaccredited graduate program?

Once you finish the Graduate Record Exam,

Which training format emphasizes clinical practice issues for those who wish to become clinical psychologists?

What percentage of students who start graduate school never complete the degree?

At student conferences, oral presentations given by students usually last how long?

Which factor tends to carry the LEAST weight with graduate admissions officials?

What is a senior thesis?

Graduate schools vary in their _____, which is reflected in the thresholds the programs set for GRE scores and grade point averages.

What are some of the advantages of gaining research experience as an undergraduate psychology major?

What is an important feature you should incorporate into a poster presentation?

What are some of the activities performed by research assistants in psychology departments or faculty labs?

What are some not-so-good motives for considering graduate school in psychology?

Why is gaining research experience before applying to graduate school so important?

APA's Graduate Study in Psychology indexes graduate programs by alphabetical order as well as by:

What constitutes a big "red flag" in applicants' personal statements for those who are interested in clinical psychology?

Two typical indices of quality for clinical training programs include accreditation status and what other measurement?

Should you waive your right to see your letters of recommendation?

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

Using Psychology to Improve Leadership

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

How Do You Apply and Get Into Graduate Programs in Psychology

Keeping Connected to Psychology

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Exam 10: What Can You Do With an Advanced Degree in Psychology

APA's Graduate Study in Psychology is published:

What are some positive motives for going to graduate school in psychology?

When is applying to master's degree programs a good idea?

What is the risk you face if you complete your program at an unaccredited graduate program?

Once you finish the Graduate Record Exam,

Which training format emphasizes clinical practice issues for those who wish to become clinical psychologists?

What percentage of students who start graduate school never complete the degree?

At student conferences, oral presentations given by students usually last how long?

Which factor tends to carry the LEAST weight with graduate admissions officials?

What is a senior thesis?

Graduate schools vary in their _____, which is reflected in the thresholds the programs set for GRE scores and grade point averages.

What are some of the advantages of gaining research experience as an undergraduate psychology major?

What is an important feature you should incorporate into a poster presentation?

What are some of the activities performed by research assistants in psychology departments or faculty labs?

What are some not-so-good motives for considering graduate school in psychology?

Why is gaining research experience before applying to graduate school so important?

APA's Graduate Study in Psychology indexes graduate programs by alphabetical order as well as by:

What constitutes a big "red flag" in applicants' personal statements for those who are interested in clinical psychology?

Two typical indices of quality for clinical training programs include accreditation status and what other measurement?

Should you waive your right to see your letters of recommendation?

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

Using Psychology to Improve Leadership

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

How Do You Apply and Get Into Graduate Programs in Psychology

Keeping Connected to Psychology

Filters