Question 1

What is a primary function of the capstone course in the undergraduate psychology curriculum?

Accepted Answer

A)  to provide a vehicle to integrate learning across courses 
B)  to learn about psychology's application to studying environmental impact 
C)  to develop a strong foundation in the skills students will need for success in the major 
D)  to experience real world conditions in applying psychological principles 
A)  to provide a vehicle to integrate learning across courses 
B)  to learn about psychology's application to studying environmental impact 
C)  to develop a strong foundation in the skills students will need for success in the major 
D)  to experience real world conditions in applying psychological principles

Question 2

Ideally, when should the process of taking formal steps to apply to graduate school begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  as soon as you declare your major 
B)  as a rising junior 
C)  as a rising senior 
D)  You should wait until after graduation, so you won't be distracted. 
A)  as soon as you declare your major 
B)  as a rising junior 
C)  as a rising senior 
D)  You should wait until after graduation, so you won't be distracted.

Question 3

Which motivation for applying to graduate school tends to be more indicative of someone who is likely to have trouble finishing an advanced degree?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I am deeply curious about the human condition." 
B)  "I want to dedicate myself to promoting psychological well-being and relieving distress." 
C)  "I want to be called doctor." 
D)  "I enjoy research, writing, publishing, and giving professional talks." 
A)  "I am deeply curious about the human condition." 
B)  "I want to dedicate myself to promoting psychological well-being and relieving distress." 
C)  "I want to be called doctor." 
D)  "I enjoy research, writing, publishing, and giving professional talks."

Question 4

Besides the challenge of gaining admittance to graduate school in psychology, what are some other factors would-be student applicants should consider?

Accepted Answer

Cost - Some graduate programs support th

Question 5

Which statement is TRUE regarding the process of applying to graduate school?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should apply to several "reach" schools just in case openings become available. 
B)  Since students are arbitrarily assigned to graduate faculty, you do not have to pay attention to identifying a potential faculty mentor. 
C)  You should concentrate on the goodness of fit between you and the stated thresholds for admissions on GRE and grade point average. 
D)  You should apply to at least 15 schools to optimize your chances of getting in. 
A)  You should apply to several "reach" schools just in case openings become available. 
B)  Since students are arbitrarily assigned to graduate faculty, you do not have to pay attention to identifying a potential faculty mentor. 
C)  You should concentrate on the goodness of fit between you and the stated thresholds for admissions on GRE and grade point average. 
D)  You should apply to at least 15 schools to optimize your chances of getting in.

What is a primary function of the capstone course in the undergraduate psychology curriculum?

Ideally, when should the process of taking formal steps to apply to graduate school begin?

Which motivation for applying to graduate school tends to be more indicative of someone who is likely to have trouble finishing an advanced degree?

Besides the challenge of gaining admittance to graduate school in psychology, what are some other factors would-be student applicants should consider?

Which statement is TRUE regarding the process of applying to graduate school?

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

What is a primary function of the capstone course in the undergraduate psychology curriculum?

Ideally, when should the process of taking formal steps to apply to graduate school begin?

Which motivation for applying to graduate school tends to be more indicative of someone who is likely to have trouble finishing an advanced degree?

Besides the challenge of gaining admittance to graduate school in psychology, what are some other factors would-be student applicants should consider?

Which statement is TRUE regarding the process of applying to graduate school?

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