True or False: In the Psychology Deparment, we have 27 full-time tenure track faculty members and over 35 part-time lectures.
Definition
True
Term
True or False: The Psychology Department has over 1200 declared psychology majors.
Definition
True
Term
To apply to the Psychology major you need:
Definition
PSY 100, 210, and 220 with a grade of C or better and a GPA of 2.5
Term
True or False: Students can apply for the Psychology major anytime by stopping by psych peer advising. The deadline for the major application is to guarantee that you will be in the major before the next semester's registration starts.
Definition
True
Term
True or False: The new College of Liberal Arts advising center in Ph1 room 104 is open Monday-Friday and you can drop in or make an appointment to see them for help with GEs, GPAs, majors and minors in the College of Liberal Arts.
Definition
True
Term
To graduate from CSULB you need:
Definition
-at least 120 total units -3 upper division Capstone courses -at least a 2.0 in all four GPAs (overall, CSULB, major and upper division major GPA) -to complete all major requirements -to complete all lower division GE courses or have your GE certification
Term
Minors usually require at least ____ units.
Definition
20
Term
You must file a request to graduate (found online at the enrollment services website) at least:
Definition
one year before you plan on graduating
Term
PSY 241- Psychobiology is required for:
Definition
-taking PSY 331, 332, 333 and all the other group one psychology courses -psychology major requirements for graduation -psychology minor requirements for graduation
Term
True or False: If you are declared as a "pre-major" you will have to declare a "real" major by 60 units or enrollment services will put a hold on your account until you declare a major.
Definition
True
Term
Starting Fall 2009 students at CSULB are limited to ____ units of repeating.
Definition
28
Term
As compared to high school, the difficulty of the academic work increases significantly in college. This increase in difficulty takes the forms of:
Definition
-the amount of material you are expected to learn can be extensive -the expectation that students will demonstrate purposeful and reflective thinking about the material -understanding the material in greater depth as topics are covered in more detail -professors assigning and expecting work to be completed at an advanced level
Term
According to the research on time management, _____ appears to play an important role in working efficiently (Strickland & Galimba, 2001).
Definition
setting personal goals
Term
College professors rely heavily on ______ as the primary organizing element of a course. Question options:
Definition
a syllabus
Term
An extensive amount of learning research has revealed that there are right ways and wrong ways to study. The research clearly shows that the most effective way to learn information is by “spaced practice” which is the EXACT OPPOSITE of:
Definition
cramming
Term
True or False: Research shows there is strong correlation between class attendance and grades (i.e., attending class leads to better grades).
Definition
True
Term
Students who gravitate to psychology believing it to be a relatively easy route to a bachelor’s degree often:
Definition
caught off guard by the academic rigor of the major
Term
True or False: Because all psychologists are trained in how to design research, gather data, and analyze results, research-based careers occur in every subfield of the discipline, including clinical and counseling psychology. Question options:
Definition
True
Term
Currently, only two states allow clinical and counseling psychologists to prescribe medications. Which two?
Definition
-Louisiana -New Mexico
Term
What is a practice?
Definition
This term is used to describe activities that involve providing direct services to patients.
Term
Which of the following are characteristics of psychotherapy?
Definition
-It’s used on problems that are internal to self. -Its focus of treatment is to cure the problem.
Term
To receive licensure as a clinical or counseling psychologist, all states require:
Definition
a passing score on the national licensing exam, the Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP)
Term
Clinical and counseling psychology students who are not interested in conducting research may prefer to pursue a:
Definition
PsyD
Term
The American Psychological Association (APA) offers accreditation for: Question options:
Definition
doctoral programs in clinical and counseling psychology
Term
True or False: A clinical or counseling psychologist’s license must typically be renewed every five years, with renewal granted upon successful completion of continuing education requirements.
Definition
False
Term
All the following undergraduate courses are recommended for students interested in clinical and counseling psychology:
True or False: Even though undergraduate psychology programs do not prepare students to earn a teaching certification, many school districts allow individuals to teach while they work to earn their certification.
Definition
True
Term
True or False: The American Psychological Association (APA) evaluates and provides training standards for master’s level programs in school psychology.
Definition
False
Term
True or False: The field of exercise and sport psychology is exclusively applied to athletes.
Definition
False
Term
Evaluating the effectiveness of a stress reduction program for gymnasts is an example of which type of exercise and sport psychology service?
Definition
Research
Term
The APA finally recognized the practice area of health psychology as a specialty in _____ (PROVIDE YEAR)
Definition
1997
Term
The American Psychological Association (APA) reflects the tremendous diversity of subfields in psychology by identifying specific divisions, each one related to a subfield. Which division should you investigate to learn about exercise and sport psychology?
Definition
Division 47
Term
Two excellent sources of occupational information (including job descriptions, training requirements, and salaries) are:
Definition
-the Occupational Outlook Handbook (see http://www.bls.gov.oco/home.htm) -O*NET (see http://www.onetcenter.org/)
Term
There are a number of areas related to health psychology in which you might work with a bachelor’s degree. One option is to work as a __________, who assists in the delivery of rehabilitative services who have health impairments.
Definition
Term
True or False: Licensing requirements for public preschool teachers vary by state, but private schools are generally exempt from meeting state licensing standards.
Definition
True
Term
____________ is a job title for someone who collects and analyzes data to identify community needs prior to implementing programs designed to increase awareness and knowledge of healthy lifestyles.
Definition
Wellness specialist
Term
Training specialists help _______ improve their interpersonal skills so they can deal effectively with employees.
Definition
Supervisors
Term
__ percent of lawyers work for legal aid or as a public defender.
Definition
1%
Term
Use a ________ resume, if your work and practical experiences are limited.
-Chronological? -Functional?
Definition
Functional
Term
For which of the following neuropsychology related careers available to individuals with a bachelor’s degree would you expect to earn the highest median salary?
Definition
Term
A bachelor’s degree in psychology can be viewed as either a liberal arts degree, where you develop a set of core skills and general knowledge that can be applied to a wide array of job settings and opportunities or as a ____ degree, where it is the stepping stone on your way to graduate education (MA, PhD, PsyD, MD, etc.).
Definition
Preprofessional degree
Term
Many interviewers ask similar questions, so it is possible to anticipate and prepare for several questions that you may be asked before you actually interview. Some good potential interview questions to practice are:
Definition
-What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses? -Tell me about an ethical dilemma you encountered and how you addressed it. -We’re interviewing many candidates; why should we hire you? -Where do you see yourself in 5/10 years? -What will you bring to the organization?
Term
True or False: To decide which kinds of employment positions you should seek, it is advisable to be guided by your values and how you really are, not how you think you “should” be.
Definition
True
Term
True or False: In general, professors love to interact with students, and so it is to your benefit to be the student who professors remember as being the one that required tons of attention.
Definition
False
Term
True or False: When you are lucky enough to receive a job offer, keep in mind that the salary offered is usually the highest amount the employer can afford.
Definition
False
Term
Your reading explains that career goals have little meaning or value in isolation from education and life goals. The authors’ approach is consider your: (put career, educational, and life goals in the right order)
Definition
life goals first, career goals second, and educational goals third
Term
Many adults well into their careers often find themselves in those particular careers as a result of:
Definition
-circumstances of chance -financial necessity -fear of choosing the wrong career path
Term
True or False: Individuals who derive their career goals from careful self-assessment will have less difficulty adjusting to unpredictable changes in work life than those who derive career goals from career aspirations.
Definition
True
Term
Developing meaningful life goals is dependent upon:
Definition
having accurate knowledge of yourself
Term
True or False: Because psychology is such a broad and varied discipline, individuals with widely differing life interests and preferences can find that pursuing an education in psychology matches with their life goals.
Definition
True
Term
Before setting your educational goals, it is recommended that you complete a self-assessment of:
Definition
your personal academic strengths and weaknesses.
Term
As a graduate student, you might face times when you have to study intensely just to make a B, while other students seem comfortable in areas you haven’t begun to grasp. What you need to know when this happens is that:
Definition
this is a natural part of being in a competitive program, and you should approach it as a challenge.
Term
It typically takes a full-time student ________ years to earn a master’s degree in psychology.
Definition
2-4 years
Term
True or False: If you absolutely hate to write or are unwilling to acquire writing skills, you should seriously question whether to pursue a career in psychology.
Definition
True
Term
True or False: Most master’s candidates in psychology are required to have foundation courses in research methods, design, and statistics, and to apply that knowledge in actual research.
Definition
True
Term
Throughout your career as a psychologist, whether you are research- or practice-oriented, you will be expected to contribute your knowledge to the field by:
Definition
Publishing your findings.
Term
True or False: To decide which kinds of employment positions you should seek, it is advisable to be guided by your values and how you really are, not how you think you “should” be.
Definition
True
Term
Psychological thought includes three fundamental questions about: -normal, abnormal, and child psychology. -research, practice, and applied psychology. -clinical, social, and organizational psychology. -thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Definition
thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Term
Psychology as a discipline is about ____ years old.
Definition
120 years old.
Term
Early Greek philosophers rejected __________ explanations in favor of __________explanations. -spiritualistic; naturalistic -spiritiualistic; Western -naturalistic; rational -socratic: platonic
Definition
naturalistic; rational
Term
The earliest Greek philosopher thought to have contributed to Western psychological thought was: -Plato. -Aristotle. -Socrates -Thales.
Definition
Thales
Term
Descartes was significant to psychology as a science in that he helped liberate... -psychology from the dictates of science. -science from the dictates of government. -science from the grasp of theology. -science from the grasp of philosophy.
Definition
psychology from the dictates of science.
Term
Figurines, wind-up toys, automata, and clocks were part of a contextual force of the 17th Century that influenced the development of the doctrine of: -materialism. -positivism. -mechanism. -empiricism.
Definition
mechanism.
Term
What position did Locke take on the origin of human knowledge? -Some knowledge is innate, such as self, time, God. -All knowledge is innate; experience just makes us aware of its presence. -All knowledge is acquired from experience; no knowledge is innate. -All knowledge is innate, only verbal knowledge is acquired.
Definition
All knowledge is acquired from experience; no knowledge is innate.
Term
During the 18th century _______________ became experimentally oriented and contributed both methods and knowledge to the study of the mind and of psychological thought. -philosophy -astronomy -psychology -physiology
Definition
physiology.
Term
__________ proposed that the topography of a person's skull revealed his or her personality. -Muller -Comte -Broca -Gall
Definition
Gall
Term
Sir Francis Galton claimed that if scientists were going to make claims about data they had collected, they had better use... -mathematics. -statistics -eugenics -mental tests
Definition
statistics.
Term
Experimental application in the field of physiology was the zeitgeist of the last half of the _______________ century. -17th -18th -19th -20th
Definition
19th century.
Term
The field of sensation and perception was originally established with the work of German physiologists, including __________ and ____________. -Helmholtz; Fechner -Wundt; Titchener -Darwin; Galton -Koffka and Wertheimer
Definition
Koffka and Wertheimer
Term
Instead of developing a unifying paradigm, psychology has developed... -trends -themes -schools/systems -all of the above
Definition
all of the above: trends, themes, and schools/systems.
Term
The greatest physician of antiquity who is also known as the father of medicine is: -Aristotle -Plato -Hippocrates -Socrates
Definition
Hippocrates.
Term
The founder of philosophical psychology is: -Aristotle -Fechner -Wundt -Descartes
Definition
Aristotle.
Term
Who was the first to advance an empirical point of view? -Locke -Aristotle -Skinner -Wundt
Definition
Aristotle.
Term
Rather than achieving knowledge by means of devine inspiration, the early Greek philosophers believed they had the ability to.. -reason -observe -speculate -design experiments
Definition
reason.
Term
As a philosophical approach, psychological thought is considered to be... -spiritualistic -speculative -scientific -prescientific
Definition
prescientific.
Term
Generally, in order for a faculty member to receive tenure, they must receive a favorable review from:
Definition
Term
The British Empiricists believed that knowledge could only be derived from: -rationalization -experimentation -memorization -observation
Definition
Observation.
Term
The earliest questions of human nature were explained in terms of _________________ conceptualizations. -spiritualistic -individualistic -humanistic -naturalistic
Definition
Spiritualistic.
Term
Evidence of the beginnings of psychological thought came with the rise of: -Empiricism -Naturalism -Intellectualism -Rationalism
Definition
Naturalism.
Term
To draw forth knowledge from students by pursuing a series of questions and examining the implications of their answers is known as: -self knowledge -introspection -the socratic dialogue -examination
Definition
the socratic dialogue.
Term
Plato was the first to recognize that psychological events are -mental -physical -forms -within the psyche
Definition
mental.
Term
Early Greek physicians contributed to psychological thought with their increased: -introspection -phenomenology -objectivity -rationalization
Definition
objectivity.
Term
Socrates elicited "self-knowledge" through a process called: -form formation -the socratic dialogue -rationalization -introspection
Definition
introspection.
Term
The first reference to psychological thought was reported by: -Homer -Socrates -Wundt -Thales.
Definition
Homer.
Term
Classical psychological positions became crystalized with the work of _____________ and ________________. -Plato; Aristotle -Socrates; Plato -Wundt; Freud -Thales; Hippocrates
Definition
Plato; Aristotle.
Term
True or False: Most scientific disciplines offer courses about the history of their field.
Definition
False
Term
Although the method of introspection was developed by _______________ as an examination of one's own mind to inspect and report on personal thoughts or feelings, it had its roots in the early philosophical work of _______________ as it related to self-knowledge. -Jung; Aristotle -Titchener; Plato -Wundt; Socrates -Freud; Descartes
Definition
Wundt; Socrates.
Term
The transition from Structuralism to Functionalism began with ____________, who, along with many early American psychologists, was influenced by the work of Charles Darwin. -J. McKeen Cattell -Stanley Hall -Herbert Spencer -William James
Definition
William James.
Term
America's first professor of psychology was: -William James -J. McKeen Cattell -Edward Titchener -Stanley Hall
Definition
J. McKeen Cattell
Term
William James believed that the goal for psychology should be: -the application of principles to practice. -the study of how people adapt to their environment. -the discovery of mental elements. -strict adherence to experimental design.
Definition
the study of how people adapt to their environment.
Term
Who is credited with being the first clinical psychologist? -Lightner Witmer -Sigmund Freud -Karen Horney -Alfred Adler
Definition
Lightner Witmer.
Term
Who was the first psychologist to receive a Ph.D. in psychology? -G. Stanley Hall -William James -John Dewey -Edward Titchener
Definition
G. Stanley Hall.
Term
_______________ was the first American psychologist to apply psychological principles to personnel selection. -Walter Dill Scott -Kurt Lewin -Lightner Witmer -John Watson
Definition
Walter Dill Scott.
Term
Who is considered the founder of American Behaviorism? -Edward Tolman -B. F. Skinner -John Watson -Ivan Pavlov
Definition
John Watson.
Term
That personality is determined by both current and early life experiences is a basic principle of all _______________ theories. -cognitive -humanistic -behavioral -psychoanalytic
Definition
psychoanalytic.
Term
Abraham Maslow introduced a "third force" in psychology known as: -psychoanalytic psychology -cognitive psychology -humanistic psychology -behaviorism
Definition
humanistic psychology.
Term
While his views were criticized because they were incompatible with behaviorism, ___________ continued to develop his theory of ____________ stages of development in children. -Freud, psychosocial -Bandura; social -Piaget; cognitive -Rogers; humanistic
Definition
Piaget; cognitive.
Term
Freud's psychoanalysis was not well received in the U.S. by the academic community because it: -focused on abnormal behavior. -lacked scientific rigor. -relied on dream interpretation. -was too popular with the American public.
Definition
lacked scientific rigor.
Term
While one of the newest perspectives in psychology, psychobiology, has deep roots going back to the early Greeks, only recently has scientific research been possible because, -the zeitgeist of behaviorism prevented its occurrence. -technological advances and techniques are only recently available. -cognitive psychology was a prevailing force. -it was never considered to be a part of psychology.
Definition
technological advances and techniques are only recently available.
Term
For those of you interested in careers involving applied work, a substantial asset will likely continue to be: -proficiency in multiple languages -having well developed management skills -ability to handle critical feedback -a desire to work with special populations
Definition
proficiency in multiple languages.
Term
Two of the fastest growing subfields in psychology in terms of career outlook are: (two are correct) -counseling -educational -health -neuropsychology -school
Definition
health and neuropsychology.
Term
True or False: If you pursue training at the graduate level, you may find yourself having to select a subfield of focus before you feel ready given the need to apply to specialized programs of study.
Definition
True.
Term
The US study that demonstrated abuse of research and prompted the establishment of the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research in 1974 was called: (BB) -The Nazi War Crimes Study -Milgram Obedience Study -The Tuskegee Study -Zimbardo Prison Study
Definition
The Tuskegee Study.
Term
Respect for persons, beneficence, and justice are the three principles of the: (BB) -Nuremberg Code -APA Code of Conduct of Psychologists -Belmont Report -Draft of the new APA Code of Conduct for Psychologists
Definition
Belmont Report.
Term
The major difference between the principles and the standards of the APA Code of Ethics is: (BB) -The principles are theoretical while the standards are based on research. -The principles are aspirational while the standards provide specific guidance and are enforceable. -The principles have been the same through all versions of the ethics codes while the standards change with each new edition. -All of the above
Definition
The principles are aspirational while the standards provide specific guidance and are enforceable.
Term
True or False: Research, that has been approved, must demonstrate zero risk of physical or psychological harm to all human subjects.
Definition
False.
Term
The Belmont principle that acknowledges the dignity and freedom of every person is: -Respect for Persons -Beneficence -Justice -Integrity
Definition
Respect for Persons.
Term
When gaining informed consent from research participants, one must consider each of the following EXCEPT: -voluntariness of participation -whether participants understand what is involved in the research -experience of participants in prior research -the competence of the participants to make a decision
Definition
experience of participants in prior research.
Term
In assessing the value of psychological research for the purpose of determining whether it is ethical and worth conducting, one should consider each of the following EXCEPT: (BB) the overall value of the research -the prestige of the researcher -the scientific validity of the research design -the risks for participants
Definition
the prestige of the researcher
Term
True or False: Only research that is federally funded must be approved by an IRB. (BB)
Definition
False.
Term
According to the APA Ethics Code, it is not necessary to get the informed consent of research participants in research that uses: (BB and APA) -anonymous questionnaires -naturalistic observations -archival research -any of the above -none of the above--all research requires informed consent
Definition
any of the above.
Term
A student participant in a research project involving matched pairs decides to withdraw from the research. The experimenter stresses the importance of the student's data to the study, but the student refuses to continue to participate. The experimenter should: (APA) -allow the student to withdraw from the study -warn the student that withdrawal will cause her to get a lower grade in her psych class -remind the student that her agreement to participate is a legally binding contract -offer the student a greater incentive for participation
Definition
allow the student to withdraw from the study.
Term
A psychologist is conducting research on human participants. It is necessary that the participants not be told about all aspects of the research. The psychologist is obligated to: (APA) -file an explanation with the local research committee -partially explain the experiment to the participants -apprise the participants of the nature of the study as early as feasible, preferably upon its completion -give an opinion questionnare to the participants after the study is complete
Definition
apprise the participants of the nature of the study as early as feasible, preferably upon its completion.
Term
A psychologist is conducting a research project that involves deception. Following collection of the data, she debriefs the participants. While most are impressed with the research, several participants do not like the idea of having been deceived. As an ethical psychologist, the researcher should: (APA) -explain why the deception was essential to the research. -offer to remove the data on these subjects. -make sure the subjects have not been emotionally harmed by their participation in the study. -all of the above.
Definition
all of the above.
Term
You are involved in a multicenter trial on gender and computer usage. The researcher you are working with from Florida has written a consent document and is sending you a copy. (BB and APA) -You can use this with your participants. -You can use this but you should include your institutional logo. -You need to generate a consent document and have it reviewed and approved by your own university IRB. -You do not need to use a consent document since you are not conducting the research on the Florida campus.
Definition
You need to generate a consent document and have it reviewed and approved by your own university IRB.
Term
It is generally extremely important to publish and disseminate research findings. Sometimes, however, it is important not to publish. When might it be important not to publish? (APA) -when the research findings might be an embarrassment to funding agencies. -when the research design is of questionnable value. -when the research findings denigrate the majority values -when the research findings might cause a major controversy.
Definition
when the research design is of questionable value.
Term
Dr. Stewart is given a research idea by a colleague in a conversation. He goes ahead and does a study to follow-up on the idea. To be consistent with the APA guideline 8.12, it would be best for Dr. Stewart to: -offer his colleague joint authorship with the colleague as second author. -acknowledge his colleague's part by footnote or an introductory statement. -publish the study without acknowledging the colleague. -offer to collaborate with his colleague on future research
Definition
acknowledge his colleague's part by footnote or an introductory statement.
Term
The risks involved in a research study can include:(APA and BB) -possible physical harm -possible psychological harm -invasions of privacy -all of the above
Definition
all of the above.
Term
Several classic studies have had considerable influence on the development of ethical standards in research including:(BB) -Milgram's Obedience to Authority -Sherif's Autokenetic Effect -Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Study -Watson's study with Little Albert
Definition
Milgram's Obedience to Authority & Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Study.
Term
One reason why animals are used in psychological research is: (BB) -they are cheap and easy to procure -their behavior is easier to control and their history is known making it easier to understand the effects of the research variables -the researcher does not have to worry about ethical issues as he or she does with human participants -all of the above
Definition
their behavior is easier to control and their history is known making it easier to understand the effects of the research variables.
Term
True or False: Most of the cats used in psychological research were once household pets. (BB)
Definition
False.
Term
A graduate student using rats for neuropsychological research is charged with inhumane treatment of her laboratory rats. The sanitary conditions of the animals' cages are questionnable and it appears that anesthesia was not used consistently during surgical procedures. The student maintains that she was never trained in research methodology related to the care and use of animals. The responsibility for this situation lies PRIMARILY with: (APA) -the graduate student -the supervisor -the department of psychology -anyone who knows of the violation
Definition
the supervisor.
Term
True or False: Animals are routinely used in introductory psychology research courses to demonstrate the principles of learning. (BB)
Definition
False.
Term
Through the years, one of the most frequent areas of complaint to professional ethics committees involves: (APA) -fraud in psychological research -breaches of confidentiality in therapy -sexual improprieties by therapists -disputes over fees in therapy
Definition
sexual improprieties by therapists.
Term
The California Supreme Court case which changed the way therapists view absolute confidentiality during therapy was: (BB) -Roe v. Wade -Brown v. Board of Education -Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California -Bakke vs UC Davis
Definition
Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California.
Term
The ethical rules governing public statements are: (Multi) -fixed and cannot be changed -subject to change with professional shifts in what is considered improper -have not been altered in the past few years -none of the above
Definition
subject to change with professional shifts in what is considered improper.
Term
Having devised a new way of doing premarital counseling, Dr. Jones, a psychologist, mails a circular proudly announcing his "unique service created to assure a happy start in marriage." (APA) -His pride is justified and he acted ethically. -His colleagues are likely to honor him for his breakthrough. -He should be made aware of the ethical violation of standard 5.01 a, b -His license as a psychologist is subject to revocation.
Definition
He should be made aware of the ethical violation of standard 5.01 a, b.
Term
Before the middle of the 20th Century, a code of ethics for researchers was (BB) -well established and adhered to at the international level. -not established because researchers were believed to act ethically and responsibly. -considered apporpriate only at the national level. -called the Belmont Report.
Definition
not established because researchers were believed to act ethically and responsibly.
Term
Ethical guidelines in psychology (BB) -provide psychologists with standards of morals and values. -are dynamic and constantly changing. -govern professional behavior of psychologists. -all of the above.
Definition
all of the above.
Term
True or False: Less that 10% of psychological research is conducted using animals. (BB)
Definition
True.
Term
True or False: Animal rights supporters have succeeded in improving the living conditions of laboratory animals. (BB)
