PSY3024 Final Study Guide
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 -
✅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 -
✅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 -
✅C. 5-9
According to the Module, how many psychology majors typically go on to graduate school?
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,A. 1%
B. 5%
C. 25%
D. 50%
E. 75%
F. 90% -
✅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 -
✅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 -
✅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
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, C. Knowledge Base of Psychology
D. Leadership & Teamwork
E. Ethical & Social Responsibility -
✅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 -
✅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 -
✅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 -
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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 -
✅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 -
✅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 -
✅C. 5-9
According to the Module, how many psychology majors typically go on to graduate school?
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,A. 1%
B. 5%
C. 25%
D. 50%
E. 75%
F. 90% -
✅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 -
✅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 -
✅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
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, C. Knowledge Base of Psychology
D. Leadership & Teamwork
E. Ethical & Social Responsibility -
✅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 -
✅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 -
✅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 -
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