PSY3024 FINAL STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
According to the Module, how many psychology majors typically go on to graduate school?
A. 1%
B. 5%
C. 25%
D. 50%
E. 75%
F. 90% ✅✅correct answ-B. 5%
According to the module, what is the first thing you should do to succeed in any college course?
A. Take good notes
B. Read the textbook
C. Participate in class
D. Carefully read the Syllabus
E. Study for the first test ✅✅correct answ-C. Carefully read the Syllabus
According to the module, 61% of psychology majors enter the workforce upon completion of a
Bachelor's degree work in
A. Community Mental Health
B. Education
C. Business & Industry
D. Government Agencies
E. Research & Technology ✅✅correct answ-C. Business & Industry
Problem-solving & drawing conclusions about behavior are descriptors that go with which of the 5
competencies for the psychology major?
,A. Communication
B. Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking
C. Knowledge Base of Psychology
D. Leadership & Teamwork
E. Ethical & Social Responsibility ✅✅correct answ-B. Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking
According to the module, which of the following is NOT advice provided by human resource
specialists to get you hired?
A. Do your research on a company before interviewing
B. If you get a call or email from a potential employer, respond right away
C. Send a thank you email after an interview
D. Wear a suit to an interview
E. All of these are recommended to get you hired ✅✅correct answ-E. All of these are
recommended to get you hired
What is the primary professional organization for psychologists in the U.S.?
A. American Psychiatric Association
B. American Psychological Association
C. National Institute on Mental Health
D. National Mental Health Alliance
E. American Medical Association ✅✅correct answ-B. American Psychological Association
The STAR method for replying to an interview question stands for
A. Speak, Think, Act, Reply
B. Stop, Think, Act, Repeat
C. Situation, Task, Action, Results
D. Seeing, Talking, Acting, Responding
, E. Skills, Talents, Awards, Recognition ✅✅correct answ-C. Situation, Task, Action, Results
According to the module, what distinguishes psychology majors from other students?
A. High in Openness and High in Empathy
B. High Intelligence
C. Interest in statistics
D. Very high SAT scores ✅✅correct answ-A. High in Openness and High in Empathy
What is not an explicit learning goal put forth by the APA for undergraduate psychology majors?
A. Understanding Research Methods in psychology
B. Communication Skills
C. Helping People
D. Critical Thinking Ability
E. Information Technology and Literacy ✅✅correct answ-C. Helping People
According to the module, how many years after completion of your Bachelor's degree does it take to
become a psychologist?
A. 1-3
B. 3-5
C. 5-9
D. 10 ✅✅correct answ-C. 5-9
Why is your Catalog year important?
A. It corresponds to the Degree Requirements required for you
B. Everyone is always the most recent catalog year
C. It is the year you will graduate if you stay on track (and full time)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
According to the Module, how many psychology majors typically go on to graduate school?
A. 1%
B. 5%
C. 25%
D. 50%
E. 75%
F. 90% ✅✅correct answ-B. 5%
According to the module, what is the first thing you should do to succeed in any college course?
A. Take good notes
B. Read the textbook
C. Participate in class
D. Carefully read the Syllabus
E. Study for the first test ✅✅correct answ-C. Carefully read the Syllabus
According to the module, 61% of psychology majors enter the workforce upon completion of a
Bachelor's degree work in
A. Community Mental Health
B. Education
C. Business & Industry
D. Government Agencies
E. Research & Technology ✅✅correct answ-C. Business & Industry
Problem-solving & drawing conclusions about behavior are descriptors that go with which of the 5
competencies for the psychology major?
,A. Communication
B. Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking
C. Knowledge Base of Psychology
D. Leadership & Teamwork
E. Ethical & Social Responsibility ✅✅correct answ-B. Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking
According to the module, which of the following is NOT advice provided by human resource
specialists to get you hired?
A. Do your research on a company before interviewing
B. If you get a call or email from a potential employer, respond right away
C. Send a thank you email after an interview
D. Wear a suit to an interview
E. All of these are recommended to get you hired ✅✅correct answ-E. All of these are
recommended to get you hired
What is the primary professional organization for psychologists in the U.S.?
A. American Psychiatric Association
B. American Psychological Association
C. National Institute on Mental Health
D. National Mental Health Alliance
E. American Medical Association ✅✅correct answ-B. American Psychological Association
The STAR method for replying to an interview question stands for
A. Speak, Think, Act, Reply
B. Stop, Think, Act, Repeat
C. Situation, Task, Action, Results
D. Seeing, Talking, Acting, Responding
, E. Skills, Talents, Awards, Recognition ✅✅correct answ-C. Situation, Task, Action, Results
According to the module, what distinguishes psychology majors from other students?
A. High in Openness and High in Empathy
B. High Intelligence
C. Interest in statistics
D. Very high SAT scores ✅✅correct answ-A. High in Openness and High in Empathy
What is not an explicit learning goal put forth by the APA for undergraduate psychology majors?
A. Understanding Research Methods in psychology
B. Communication Skills
C. Helping People
D. Critical Thinking Ability
E. Information Technology and Literacy ✅✅correct answ-C. Helping People
According to the module, how many years after completion of your Bachelor's degree does it take to
become a psychologist?
A. 1-3
B. 3-5
C. 5-9
D. 10 ✅✅correct answ-C. 5-9
Why is your Catalog year important?
A. It corresponds to the Degree Requirements required for you
B. Everyone is always the most recent catalog year
C. It is the year you will graduate if you stay on track (and full time)
