Question 1

Which of the following is NOT something an industrial/organizational psychologist would typically be involved with?

Accepted Answer

A)  assisting displaced workers with career counseling 
B)  conducting or designing employee performance evaluation 
C)  recommending policies or procedures to enhance organizational effectiveness 
D)  working in the human resources department of a large organization 
A)  assisting displaced workers with career counseling 
B)  conducting or designing employee performance evaluation 
C)  recommending policies or procedures to enhance organizational effectiveness 
D)  working in the human resources department of a large organization

Question 2

Jason will soon graduate with his bachelor of arts in psychology. When should he start his job search?

Accepted Answer

A)  after graduation since many employers don't hire until they can certify that you earned your degree 
B)  during the fall term of his final year since many employers hire during the between semester breaks 
C)  as early as possible so that you are able to maximize the opportunities 
D)  it does not really matter, the right job will come along if you are patient 
A)  after graduation since many employers don't hire until they can certify that you earned your degree 
B)  during the fall term of his final year since many employers hire during the between semester breaks 
C)  as early as possible so that you are able to maximize the opportunities 
D)  it does not really matter, the right job will come along if you are patient

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary ways a college student can document their skills for a future employer?

Accepted Answer

A)  work experience 
B)  interviews 
C)  cover letters 
D)  resumes 
A)  work experience 
B)  interviews 
C)  cover letters 
D)  resumes

Question 4

Typically, the minimum cumulative GPA for admission to a doctoral program in psychology is approximately

Accepted Answer

A)  3.75. 
B)  3.50. 
C)  3.20. 
D)  3.00. 
A)  3.75. 
B)  3.50. 
C)  3.20. 
D)  3.00.

Question 5

Saleen has a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and last month she completed a year-long internship. Saleen has already started a new job. When she describes what she does, Saleen is MOST likely to refer to herself as

Accepted Answer

A)  a forensic psychologist. 
B)  a clinical neuropsychologist. 
C)  a school psychologist. 
D)  a human factors psychologist. 
A)  a forensic psychologist. 
B)  a clinical neuropsychologist. 
C)  a school psychologist. 
D)  a human factors psychologist.

Question 6

Lorali will graduate with her bachelor of arts in psychology at the end of the semester which of the following jobs would she NOT be qualified for?

Accepted Answer

A)  store manager 
B)  child welfare agent 
C)  probation officer 
D)  professional psychologist 
A)  store manager 
B)  child welfare agent 
C)  probation officer 
D)  professional psychologist

Question 7

Ellen is a doctoral level clinical psychologist. MOST likely, she has a

Accepted Answer

A)  Ph.D. or a Psy.D. 
B)  Ph.D. or a M.D. 
C)  Ph.D. or a Ed.D. 
D)  Psy.D. or a Ed.D. 
A)  Ph.D. or a Psy.D. 
B)  Ph.D. or a M.D. 
C)  Ph.D. or a Ed.D. 
D)  Psy.D. or a Ed.D.

Question 8

Sonali will graduate with her bachelor of arts in psychology at the end of the semester and wants to find the highest paying job that she can with her credentials. Which of the following is not a key to her successful job search?

Accepted Answer

A)  acquiring accurate info about knowledge, skills and values required 
B)  having the knowledge and skills that are valued by employers 
C)  assembling convincing documentation showing you have knowledge and skills for prospective employers 
D)  earning a high salary 
A)  acquiring accurate info about knowledge, skills and values required 
B)  having the knowledge and skills that are valued by employers 
C)  assembling convincing documentation showing you have knowledge and skills for prospective employers 
D)  earning a high salary

Question 9

Zuli want to be a professional psychologist. What type of degree must Zuli earn to work as a professional psychologist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Masters of Science 
B)  Bachelor of Arts 
C)  Bachelor of Science 
D)  Doctorate 
A)  Masters of Science 
B)  Bachelor of Arts 
C)  Bachelor of Science 
D)  Doctorate

Question 10

Clinical psychologists

Accepted Answer

A)  assess, diagnose, and treat people with psychological problems and disorders. 
B)  work in hospitals and assess individuals who have experienced trauma. 
C)  tend to focus on people with normal adjustment problems. 
D)  assess and treat individuals with nervous system dysfunctions. 
A)  assess, diagnose, and treat people with psychological problems and disorders. 
B)  work in hospitals and assess individuals who have experienced trauma. 
C)  tend to focus on people with normal adjustment problems. 
D)  assess and treat individuals with nervous system dysfunctions.

Question 11

Tito is interested in applying to graduate school in psychology. His goal is to obtain his doctorate degree. What type of minimum credentials would he need for admission?

Accepted Answer

A)  A score of 600 on the GRE and a minimum GPA around 3.8. 
B)  A score of 500 on the GRE and a cumulative GPA around 4.0. 
C)  A score of 550-600 on the GRE and a average GPA around 3.2. 
D)  A score of 500 on the GRE and a minimum of GPA 3.0. 
A)  A score of 600 on the GRE and a minimum GPA around 3.8. 
B)  A score of 500 on the GRE and a cumulative GPA around 4.0. 
C)  A score of 550-600 on the GRE and a average GPA around 3.2. 
D)  A score of 500 on the GRE and a minimum of GPA 3.0.

Question 12

In which of the following areas do entry level jobs demand lower average salaries?

Accepted Answer

A)  social services administration 
B)  counseling 
C)  human resources 
D)  management trainee 
A)  social services administration 
B)  counseling 
C)  human resources 
D)  management trainee

Question 13

Of the following topics, a personality psychologist would MOST likely be interested in

Accepted Answer

A)  long-term responses to environmental stress. 
B)  conformity to peer pressure during adolescence. 
C)  social concerns, such as teenage pregnancy. 
D)  the impact of self-efficacy on sports performance. 
A)  long-term responses to environmental stress. 
B)  conformity to peer pressure during adolescence. 
C)  social concerns, such as teenage pregnancy. 
D)  the impact of self-efficacy on sports performance.

Question 14

What would a student graduating with a master's degree in social work NOT be qualified to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  administer psychological tests 
B)  basic diagnostics 
C)  practice psychotherapy independently 
D)  become licensed 
A)  administer psychological tests 
B)  basic diagnostics 
C)  practice psychotherapy independently 
D)  become licensed

Question 15

Psychologists who strive to promote the cognitive, emotional, and social development of children in education settings are

Accepted Answer

A)  school psychologists. 
B)  cognitive psychologists. 
C)  developmental psychologists. 
D)  human factors psychologists. 
A)  school psychologists. 
B)  cognitive psychologists. 
C)  developmental psychologists. 
D)  human factors psychologists.

Question 16

Which of the 10 learning goals for psychology majors is NOT considered a preferred skill by employers?

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge of the major theoretical perspectives in psychology 
B)  understanding of data analysis and interpretation 
C)  effective communication 
D)  an appreciation of diversity of ideas and cultures 
A)  knowledge of the major theoretical perspectives in psychology 
B)  understanding of data analysis and interpretation 
C)  effective communication 
D)  an appreciation of diversity of ideas and cultures

Question 17

Couseling psychologists

Accepted Answer

A)  assess, diagnose, and treat people with psychological problems and disorders. 
B)  tend to focus on people with normal adjustment problems. 
C)  work in hospitals and assess individuals who have experienced trauma. 
D)  assess and treat individuals with nervous system dysfunctions. 
A)  assess, diagnose, and treat people with psychological problems and disorders. 
B)  tend to focus on people with normal adjustment problems. 
C)  work in hospitals and assess individuals who have experienced trauma. 
D)  assess and treat individuals with nervous system dysfunctions.

Question 18

Lonnie will graduate with his Master's of Arts in counseling at the end of the semester and is interested in working in a community counseling. The counseling program he has been enrolled in is MOST likely in the

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychology department. 
B)  School or College of Social Work. 
C)  College of Education. 
D)  College of Arts and Sciences. 
A)  Psychology department. 
B)  School or College of Social Work. 
C)  College of Education. 
D)  College of Arts and Sciences.

Question 19

Conformity to peer pressure during adolescence is MOST likely to be investigated by a psychologist with a background in

Accepted Answer

A)  educational psychology. 
B)  personality psychology. 
C)  psychometrics. 
D)  developmental psychology. 
A)  educational psychology. 
B)  personality psychology. 
C)  psychometrics. 
D)  developmental psychology.

Question 20

A person with a master's level career in the mental health field typically has either

Accepted Answer

A)  a M.Ed., M.A., or a M.Psy. degree. 
B)  a M.B.A., M.S.W., or M.Ed. degree. 
C)  a M.A., M.S.W., or a M.Ed. degree. 
D)  a M.B.A., M.Psy., or a M.S.W. degree. 
A)  a M.Ed., M.A., or a M.Psy. degree. 
B)  a M.B.A., M.S.W., or M.Ed. degree. 
C)  a M.A., M.S.W., or a M.Ed. degree. 
D)  a M.B.A., M.Psy., or a M.S.W. degree.

Exam 33: Careers in Psychology

Which of the following is NOT something an industrial/organizational psychologist would typically be involved with?

Jason will soon graduate with his bachelor of arts in psychology. When should he start his job search?

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary ways a college student can document their skills for a future employer?

Typically, the minimum cumulative GPA for admission to a doctoral program in psychology is approximately

Saleen has a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and last month she completed a year-long internship. Saleen has already started a new job. When she describes what she does, Saleen is MOST likely to refer to herself as

Lorali will graduate with her bachelor of arts in psychology at the end of the semester which of the following jobs would she NOT be qualified for?

Ellen is a doctoral level clinical psychologist. MOST likely, she has a

Sonali will graduate with her bachelor of arts in psychology at the end of the semester and wants to find the highest paying job that she can with her credentials. Which of the following is not a key to her successful job search?

Zuli want to be a professional psychologist. What type of degree must Zuli earn to work as a professional psychologist?

Clinical psychologists

Tito is interested in applying to graduate school in psychology. His goal is to obtain his doctorate degree. What type of minimum credentials would he need for admission?

In which of the following areas do entry level jobs demand lower average salaries?

Of the following topics, a personality psychologist would MOST likely be interested in

What would a student graduating with a master's degree in social work NOT be qualified to do?

Psychologists who strive to promote the cognitive, emotional, and social development of children in education settings are

Which of the 10 learning goals for psychology majors is NOT considered a preferred skill by employers?

Couseling psychologists

Lonnie will graduate with his Master's of Arts in counseling at the end of the semester and is interested in working in a community counseling. The counseling program he has been enrolled in is MOST likely in the

Conformity to peer pressure during adolescence is MOST likely to be investigated by a psychologist with a background in

A person with a master's level career in the mental health field typically has either

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