Deck 82: The Competencies of the Undergraduate Psychology Major

Question 1

Most college programs in psychology follow the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major,which were developed and published by the

A)National College Board.
B)Association of College Professors and Administrators.
C)American Psychological Association.
D)National Psychological Training Board.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

If a student wishes to read the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major in its entirety,he or she can look up the URL for the "American Psychological Association (2007)" in which section of Psychology: Modules for Active Learning,13th Edition?

A)Preface
B)References
C)Running Glossary
D)Table of Contents

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Jeff is taking his first psychology course.He has been reading his textbook,taking notes in class,and performed well on the multiple choice tests so far.Now,his psychology instructor has given the class the assignment to look up some research articles in the PsycINFO database and to summarize them.Jeff complains about this assignment,"Why am I wasting my time doing this? Why doesn't Dr.Morgan just give us the articles so we can get right to reading and learning them?" Jeff appears to think that only one competency for college psychology classes exists.On which competency does Jeff appear to be focused?

A)values of psychology
B)application of psychology
C)knowledge base of psychology
D)information and technological literacy

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Kim has a bachelor's degree in psychology,but she knows that she has been developing skills during her coursework that will allow her to obtain employment in many different areas.Some of these skills she has developed include being able to work independently,to locate information,to write reports,and to make oral presentations.Kim also knows that it will be important for her to continue to add to these skills throughout her career.According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major,Kim is demonstrating which competency?

A)personal development
B)application of psychology
C)critical thinking skills in psychology
D)career planning and development

Question 5

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?

A)knowledge base of psychology
B)application of psychology
C)information and technological literacy
D)personal development

Question 6

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?

A)application of psychology
B)critical thinking skills in psychology
C)information and technological literacy
D)knowledge base of psychology

Question 7

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?

A)Procrastination: Why you do it,what to do about it.
B)Psychology and your life's goals (4th ed. )
C)Thinking critically (10th ed. )
D)Your guide to college success: Strategies for achieving your goals (7th ed. )

Question 8

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?

A)personal development
B)application of psychology
C)communication skills
D)knowledge base of psychology

Question 9

According to the American Psychological Association's (2007)Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major,competencies developed in psychological training that are consistent with a liberal arts education include which of the following?

A)personal development
B)career planning and development
C)communication skills
D)all of these

Question 10

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?

A)values in psychology
B)knowledge base of psychology
C)intuitive thinking skills in psychology
D)application of psychology

Question 11

Lexie is taking her first psychology course.She has been reading her textbook,taking notes in class,and performed well on the multiple choice tests so far.Now,her psychology instructor has given the class the assignment to look up some research articles in the PsycINFO database and summarize them.Lexie understands that she must meet several competencies in psychology and that this assignment to locate and summarize articles will help her to meet which goal?

A)values of psychology
B)application of psychology
C)personal development
D)information and technological literacy

Question 12

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

A)personal development
B)application of psychology
C)communication skills
D)sociocultural and international awareness

Question 13

According to the American Psychological Association's (2007)Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major,the major competencies college psychology programs try to teach their students include which of the following?

A)values in psychology
B)research methods in psychology
C)critical thinking skills in psychology
D)all of these

Question 14

In addition to other skills,effective sales representatives need to be able to research the best potential combination of product and service options for their clients,as well as many other bits of relevant information,such as what their competitors are likely to offer,relevant government regulations,and any other relevant local circumstances.According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major,which competency do psychology majors meet that would help them as sales representatives to perform the aforementioned skills?

A)knowledge base of psychology
B)application of psychology
C)information and technological literacy
D)personal development

Question 15

During his four years as a psychology major,Kolby has become more acutely aware of his own emotions and motives.He has developed the ability to evaluate his thinking process and can now more readily accept feedback from his professors.According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major,Kolby is demonstrating which competency?

A)personal development
B)application of psychology
C)values in psychology
D)critical thinking skills in psychology

Question 16

If you are not sure why you have been asked to do something in a course or if you want to learn more about developing your skill set,which of the following would be the LEAST helpful in answering your questions?

A)your instructor
B)senior students in your program
C)someone in the counseling services at your department or college
D)Wikipedia entries

Question 17

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?

A)knowledge base of psychology
B)critical thinking skills in psychology
C)information and technological literacy
D)values in psychology

Question 18

According to the American Psychological Association's (2007)Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major,which of the following competencies is NOT a part of psychological training?

A)governmental laws and liability
B)career planning and development
C)information and technological literacy
D)sociocultural and international awareness

Question 19

According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major,being able to plan and conduct experiments and collect and interpret data would most fully meet which of the following competencies?

A)knowledge base of psychology
B)values in psychology
C)information and technological literacy
D)research methods in psychology

Question 20

According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major,understanding the importance of ethical behavior in conducting research and in working with people of diverse groups is a major part of which competency?

A)communication skills
B)critical thinking skills in psychology
C)values in psychology
D)knowledge base of psychology

Question 21

You have just graduated from college with a bachelor's degree in psychology.The focus of your academic research during this four-year degree was hypnosis.Besides a knowledge of hypnosis,what other skills have you developed?

A)how to read primary research literature
B)how to find information on your own
C)how to write reports and speak in front of an audience
D)all of these

Question 22

From the information presented in Module 1 of Psychology: Modules for Active Learning, (13th Edition),Colton learned how to read and listen for understanding,how to take tests,and how to overcome procrastination.Colton developed his

A)use of intuition.
B)study skills.
C)research skills.
D)experiential cognition.

Question 23

You have just graduated from college with a bachelor's degree in psychology.The focus of your academic research during this four-year degree was hypnosis.You should expect to

A)be unemployable.
B)only find a job after obtaining a graduate degree in this field.
C)find work immediately as a hypnosis researcher.
D)have learned and practiced many skills that would be an asset to many different types of companies.

Question 24

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?

A)the use of intuition
B)pseudopsychologies
C)reflective processing
D)all of these

Question 25

Which of the following skills was NOT introduced in Psychology: Modules for Active Learning, (13th Edition)?

A)study skills
B)intuitive skills
C)cultural awareness skills
D)critical thinking skills

Question 26

In Psychology: Modules for Active Learning, (13th Edition),which of the following are discussions filled with practical ideas that students can relate to their own life and enhance their personal skills?

A)Critical Thinking boxes
B)Psychology in Action modules
C)The Clinical File boxes
D)Brainwaves boxes

Question 27

In the Psychology in Action modules of the textbook,students are introduced to how to use tension-reduction methods,how to be less shy,and how to perceive the world more clearly.These Psychology in Action modules are designed to enhance which skill set?

A)research skills
B)study skills
C)critical thinking skills
D)personal skills

Question 28

In the first module 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.

A)study
B)intuitive
C)cultural awareness
D)research

Question 29

The human diversity boxes in Psychology: Modules for Active Learning, (13th Edition)help students to develop which skill set?

A)cultural awareness skills
B)experiential cognition skills
C)critical thinking skills
D)personal skills

Question 30

Regarding the skills developed while obtaining a psychology degree,potential careers include which of the following?

A)advertising
B)travel agent
C)research assistant
D)all of these

Question 31

Regarding the skills developed while obtaining a psychology degree,potential careers include which of the following?

A)customs or immigration agent
B)public health statistician
C)technical writer
D)all of these

Question 32

Gaining knowledge of inferential statistics from reading Module 79 and independent and dependent variables from Module 4 of Psychology: Modules for Active Learning, (13th Edition)will help students to

A)utilize intuitive thinking in their chosen career.
B)perceive the world through a more subjective perspective.
C)develop their experiential cognition and make better decisions when on the job.
D)be more literate consumers of primary literature in their chosen career.

Question 33

The discussion of these topics is developing the students'

A)use of intuition.
B)study skills.
C)research skills.
D)experiential cognition.

Question 34

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 the books?

A)Becoming a master student: Concise (14th ed. )
B)Procrastination: Why you do it,what to do about it.
C)Everything you always wanted to know about being a psychology major (2nd ed. )
D)College study skills: Becoming a strategic learner (7th ed. )

Question 35

Employers need employees who can think for themselves.The development of which skill set would most readily meet employers' expectations?

A)intuitive thinking skills
B)experiential cognition skills
C)critical thinking skills
D)personal skills

Question 36

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

A)Discovering Psychology boxes
B)Psychology in Action sections
C)The Clinical File boxes
D)Human Diversity boxes

Question 37

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

A)exaggerate her accomplishments and "pad" her skill credentials.
B)only list her knowledge,research,and training in the theory and practice of hypnosis.
C)list skills she has learned,such as being able to find information on her own,to read primary research literature,to write reports,and speak in front of an audience.
D)list only that she has a bachelor's degree (not her major or research focus)and the part­time jobs she held during high school and college.

Question 38

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

A)exaggerate your accomplishments and "pad" your resume.
B)list your degree and then emphasize the part-time jobs you have held during high school and college.
C)emphasize your degree and the focus of your senior research project.
D)emphasize the skills you have learned throughout your studies,such as finding information on your own,writing reports,and speaking in front of an audience.

Question 39

Liam has just graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology and is applying for a job as a sales representative.The skill learned during his psychology coursework that would be the LEAST beneficial in obtaining this job as a sales representative would be his

A)ability to do his own research.
B)knowledge of developmental stages.
C)sensitivity to cross-cultural issues.
D)ability to make presentations to individuals or groups.

Question 40

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?

A)educational psychologist
B)psychiatric assistant
C)government researcher
D)probation or parole officer

Question 41

Carol has just graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology and is applying for a job as a fundraiser.On her resume,she listed her ability to work independently,to do her own research,to make presentations to individuals or groups,to write well,and to work well with others.These are skills that she could learn

A)only as a psychology major.
B)only as a communications major.
C)only by conducting research.
D)through different majors but especially psychology.

Question 42

While employers might tolerate new employees who know very little about their new jobs,they won't gladly suffer new employees who have no clue how to "study" their new jobs.

Question 43

Potential career areas that utilize the skills developed as a psychology major would include advertising,public relations,technical writing,and government research.

Question 44

The colloquia is

A)the first part of a research report or a dissertation.
B)the internship that senior psychology majors must participate in to graduate.
C)a specialized division of the American Psychological Association involving student members.
D)a departmental activity that involves talks by guest speakers,often from other universities.

Question 45

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

A)American Psychological Association
B)American Association of Psychological Professionals
C)Association for Psychological Science
D)Canadian Psychological Association

Question 46

In determining one's specialty area in psychology and the career opportunities available,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)To provide information regarding a specialty area in psychology,one can read a book published by the American Psychological Association entitled Is Psychology a Good Career Choice for You?
B)The American Psychological Association has a list of more than 50 specialized divisions,and one can browse their associated websites.
C)Students can join the psychology club and also attend departmental activities,such as the colloquia.
D)Psychology majors can become student members of the American Psychological Association as well as other national psychology organizations.

Question 47

In determining what your specialty in psychology should be or what sequence of courses and degrees you must follow,you should

A)ask your professor for help.
B)join the psychology club and attend departmental activities,like the colloquia.
C)become a student member of one of the national psychology associations.
D)do all of these.

Question 48

In determining one's specialty area in psychology and the career opportunities available,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)To provide information regarding a specialty area in psychology,one can read The Insider's Guide to the Psychology Major: Everything You Need to Know about the Degree and Profession.
B)The American Psychological Association has a list of more than 50 specialized divisions,and one can browse their associated websites.
C)Students can attend departmental activities,such as the colloquia.
D)Although students cannot become student members of national organizations at the present time,they can attend certain sessions as a group if accompanied by their professor.

Question 49

The incredible breadth of the field of psychology and the many career opportunities available can be seen by

A)looking at the table of psychological specialties in Module 3 of Psychology: Modules for Active Learning, (13th Edition).
B)browsing the American Psychological Association's list of more than 50 specialized divisions and their associated websites.
C)looking at the Table of Contents in one's psychology textbook.
D)doing all of these.

Question 50

To maximize finding a job after obtaining your college degree in psychology,you should list your degree and then
exaggerate your accomplishments and "pad" your resume.

Question 51

The incredible breadth of the field of psychology and the many career opportunities can be seen by browsing the American Psychological Association's list of

A)20 specialized divisions.
B)35 specialized divisions.
C)more than 50 specialized divisions.
D)more than 100 specialized divisions.

Question 52

Most college programs in psychology follow the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major,which were developed and published by the National Psychological Training Board.

Question 53

Michael has just graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology and is applying for a job as a community worker.The skill learned during his psychology coursework that would be the LEAST beneficial in obtaining this job as a community worker would be his

A)ability to work independently.
B)ability to write well.
C)sensitivity to cross-cultural issues.
D)knowledge of the psychological functions of the brain.

Question 54

In determining one's specialty area in psychology and the career opportunities available,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)To provide information regarding a specialty area in psychology,one can read The Insider's Guide to the Psychology Major: Everything You Need to Know about the Degree and Profession.
B)The American Psychological Association has a list of approximately 30 specialized divisions with some of them having associated websites.
C)Students can attend departmental activities,such as the colloquia.
D)Students can become student members of the American Psychological Association.

Question 55

In determining what your specialty in psychology should be,you should join the psychology club and attend talks by guest speakers from other universities,a department activity referred to as the

A)departmental convention.
B)benchmark session.
C)colloquia.
D)dissertation.

Question 56

In the Psychology in Action modules of the textbook,students are introduced to how to use tension-reduction methods,how to be less shy,and how to perceive the world more clearly.These Psychology in Action modules are designed to enhance the students' personal skills.

Question 57

If you are not sure why you have been asked to do something in a course or if you want to learn more about developing your skill set,you should ask your instructor,senior students in your program,and/or the counseling services at your college.

Question 58

A book by Amira Wegenek and William Buskist that was published in 2010 by the American Psychological Association can provide students with information regarding the training required for the various psychology specialties as well as career opportunities in psychology.Which of the following is the title of this book?

A)Psychology Training and Careers in a Nutshell
B)Is Psychology a Good Career Choice for You?
C)The Insider's Guide to the Psychology Major: Everything You Need to Know about the Degree and Profession
D)The Ins and Outs of Becoming a Psychologist: Specialties,Training,and Career Opportunities

Question 59

Graham,a freshman psychology major,is attending a talk by a guest speaker,who is a clinical psychologist,a specialty area that Graham is interested in exploring as a future career.This talk by the guest speaker is part of his psychology department's activities known as the

A)departmental convention.
B)benchmark session.
C)colloquia.
D)career meeting.

Question 60

According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major,one of the major competencies college psychology programs try to provide their students includes values in psychology.

Question 61

Tony is taking his first psychology course.He has been reading his textbook,taking notes in class,and performed well on the multiple choice tests so far.Now,his psychology instructor has given the class the assignment to look up some research articles in the PsycINFO database and to summarize them.Tony complains about this assignment,"Why am I wasting my time doing this? Why doesn't Dr.Colby just give us the articles so we can get right to reading and learning them?" Tony appears to think that only one competency for college psychology classes exists,which is the of psychology.

Question 62

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.

Question 63

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 .

Question 64

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

Question 65

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.

Question 66

The colloquia is the internship that senior psychology majors must participate in to graduate.

Question 67

In Psychology: Modules for Active Learning, (13th Edition),the informational boxes that were specifically designed to enhance the cultural awareness skills of psychology students are the boxes.

Question 68

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 the competency of skills in psychology.

Question 69

Along with other skills,effective travel agents must be able to search through various databases for the best combination of accommodation and transportation options for their clients.According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major,psychology majors are required to complete a competency that would allow them to perform this skill,which is literacy.

Question 70

The discussion of these topics develops psychology students' skills.

Question 71

Llam,a freshman psychology major,is attending a talk by a guest speaker,who is a human factors psychologist,a specialty area that Llam is interested in exploring as a future career.This talk by the guest speaker is part of his psychology department's activities known as the .

Question 72

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.

Question 73

The incredible breadth of the field of psychology and the many career opportunities can be seen by browsing the
American Psychological Association's list of more than 50 specialized divisions and their associated websites.

Question 74

List the ten major goals that college psychology programs try to meet in teaching their students,according to the APA's Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major,and discuss how these goals are met through the five sets of skills emphasized throughout Psychology: Modules for Active Learning, (13th Edition).

Question 75

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.

Question 76

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 __________.