Deck 33: Careers in Psychology

Question 1

Which of the following jobs would a student graduating with a bachelors degree in psychology be qualified for?

A) store manager
B) child welfare agent
C) probation officer
D) store manager, child welfare agent and probation officer

Answer 1

store manager, child welfare agent and probation officer

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a key to a successful job search?

A) 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

Answer 2

earning a high salary

Question 3

Carmen has just graduated with her bachelors in psychology and is looking for an entry level job and wants to maximize her starting salary. What resource would you suggest she use to compare current job openings, salaries and future employment outlook?

A) Local newspaper want ads
B) Occupational Outlook Handbook
C) Diagnostic and Statistical Handbook
D) The Critical Jobs Handbook

Answer 3

Local newspaper want ads

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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?

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

What resource allows for a comparison of current job openings, salaries and future employment outlook?

A) Local newspaper want ads
B) Occupational Outlook Handbook
C) Diagnostic and Statistical Handbook
D) The Critical Jobs Handbook

Question 8

Which of the following jobs would a student graduating with a bachelors degree in psychology NOT be qualified for?

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

Question 9

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 areas should she focus her job search in?

A) Social work
B) Counseling
C) Sales
D) Non Technical research

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

Which of the following positions is LEAST likely to be an entry-level occupation for a psychology major?

A) child welfare agent
B) parole officer
C) human resources recruiter
D) clinical social worker

Question 12

Carlos has just graduated with his bachelors in psychology and is looking for an entry level job and wants to maximize his starting salary. Based on the 2004-2005 average, what would you expect his starting salary to be?

A) $21,000
B) $30,000
C) $32,000
D) $38,000

Question 13

In 2004-2005, the average starting salary for a psychology major was approximately

A) $20,000.
B) $25,000.
C) $30,000.
D) $40,000.

Question 14

For students graduating with a bachelor's degree in psychology, which of the following entry level jobs would be available?

A) psychology professor
B) licensed counselor
C) probation officer
D) educational psychologist

Question 15

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 areas should she avoid due to lower average salaries?

A) management trainee
B) non-technical research
C) social work
D) teaching

Question 16

An excellent resource for information concerning job openings, salary, and the future employment opportunities for many different occupations is the

A) U.S. Census - Current Occupational Patterns.
B) Occupational Outlook Handbook.
C) Salary.com.
D) Money Magazine: Best Occupations for the Next Decade.

Question 17

The text states that finding relevant entry-level jobs for psychology majors

A) requires at least a Master's degree.
B) often is as simple as looking under the heading "psychologist" in the classified ads.
C) requires some detective work.
D) is almost impossible.

Question 18

In 2007-2008 the average starting salary for psychology majors is around

A) $25,000.
B) $30,000.
C) $35,000.
D) $40,000.

Question 19

In the recent survey by the National Association of College Employees, which of the following criteria for job decisions ranked highest by college graduates?

A) "Enjoying what I do"
B) "Good Benefits packages"
C) "High starting salary"
D) "Location of the job"

Question 20

What type of degree must you earn to work as a professional psychologist?

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

Question 21

A person with a master's degree in a mental health field would be MOST likely to have which of the following occupations?

A) counseling psychologist
B) clinical psychologist
C) clinical social worker
D) residential youth counselor

Question 22

A person with a master's degree in a mental health field would be LEAST likely to have which of the following occupations?

A) clinical psychologist
B) clinical social worker
C) community counselor
D) marriage and family therapist

Question 23

What degree would a student graduating with an advanced degree in social work be MOST likely to obtain?

A) A Ph.D
B) An Ed.D.
C) An M.S.W.
D) A Psy.D

Question 24

Which of the following lists include the three primary ways for a college student to document that he has the skills and values desired by employers?

A) college courses, relevant work experience, extra-curricular activities
B) college courses, attending job fairs, interviewing skills
C) relevant work experience, letters of recommendation, resumes
D) resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

Traci will graduate with her Master's of Arts in counseling at the end of the semester. Which of the following would she NOT be qualified to do in some states?

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

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT considered a preferred skill or value by employers?

A) self-confidence
B) dependability
C) effective speaking skills
D) theoretical knowledge of counseling approaches

Question 29

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

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 30

College courses allow individuals to develop all of the following EXCEPT

A) critical thinking and communication skills.
B) clarification of values.
C) self management skills.
D) all of these.

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT one of the learning goals for psychology majors?

A) theory and content
B) critical thinking skills
C) sociocultural and interpersonal skills
D) dependability and loyalty

Question 32

Which of the following lists include the three primary ways for a college student to develop the skills and values desired by employers?

A) college courses, relevant work experience, extra-curricular activities
B) college courses, attending job fairs, interviewing skills
C) relevant work experience, letters of recommendation, resumes
D) resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills

Question 33

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?

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 34

Lorali will graduate with her Master's of Arts in counseling at the end of the semester and is interested in working in a school setting. The counseling program she has been enrolled in is MOST likely in the

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

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT one of the three skill-building vehicles available to college students seeking future employment?

A) extra-curricular activities
B) college courses
C) relevant work experience
D) preparing resumes

Question 36

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

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

Question 37

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

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 38

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

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

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a vehicle for acquiring knowledge and skills?

A) knowing the right people
B) college course work
C) paid work experience
D) volunteer experience

Question 40

Anuz is a student studying psychology and wants to make sure that he acquires the highly rated skills desired by employers. Outside of his class work, what vehicles would you tell him are available to help him in his skill development?

A) unpaid work experience
B) paid work experience
C) volunteer experience
D) He should take all opportunities presented to him.

Question 41

John is a doctoral level counseling psychologist. MOST likely he has a

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

Question 42

Developmental psychologists are MOST likely to study

A) how people acquire, process and retrieve information.
B) how individuals develop physically, intellectually, socially, and emotionally.
C) the psychological processes that underlie people's enduring patterns of behavior.
D) how behavior is influenced by genes and hormones.

Question 43

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

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 44

What terminal degree would a student who wanted to specialize in a counseling psychology setting be MOST likely to obtain?

A) A Ph.D.
B) An Ed.D.
C) An M.S.W.
D) A Psy.D

Question 45

What degree would a student who wanted to teach in a university setting be MOST likely to obtain?

A) A Ph.D
B) An Ed.D.
C) An M.S.W.
D) A Psy.D

Question 46

The research psychologist who investigates how people and animals acquire, process, retrieve and apply information would MOST likely be classified as a

A) cognitive psychologist.
B) personality psychologist.
C) developmental psychologist.
D) environmental psychologist.

Question 47

A university is advertising a tenure-track teaching position. The ad indicates that the person should have an active research program investigating how behavior is influenced by fluctuations in hormones. This university is looking for a person with a background in

A) psychometrics.
B) physiological psychology.
C) developmental psychology.
D) experimental psychology.

Question 48

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

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.

Question 49

Examples of topics that would be included in the fields of biopsychology or behavioral neuroscience include all of the following EXCEPT

A) drug treatments for mental disorders.
B) how internal processes affect pain perception.
C) long-term responses to environmental stress.
D) whether culture influences personality structure.

Question 50

The research area that made up the core of psychology in the first fifty years of its existence goes by the collective name of

A) experimental psychology.
B) cognitive psychology.
C) psychoanalysis.
D) biological psychology.

Question 51

In order to become a "licensed psychologist" an individual must have a

A) psychology degree.
B) doctoral degree.
C) master's degree.
D) bachelor's degree.

Question 52

All 50 states license individuals who have which one of the following master's degrees?

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

Question 53

What terminal degree would a student who wanted to work in a forensic psychology setting be MOST likely to obtain?

A) A Ph.D
B) An Ed.D.
C) An M.S.W.
D) A Psy.D

Question 54

A psychologist who studies decision-m aking processes by investigating how pigeons or rats make choices between alternatives would MOST likely be considered

A) an environmental psychologist.
B) a forensic psychologist.
C) an experimental psychologist.
D) an applied psychologist.

Question 55

A research psychologist who works with computer programmers and investigates artificial intelligence systems MOST likely has a background in

A) psychometrics.
B) experimental psychology.
C) cognitive psychology.
D) educational psychology.

Question 56

What degree would a student who wanted to specialize in clinical psychology setting be MOST likely to obtain?

A) An M.S.
B) An Ed.D.
C) An M.S.W.
D) A Psy.D

Question 57

Which of the following BEST describes the education associated with a person who is a Psychology Professor at a university?

A) M.A. or Ph.D.
B) Ph.D.
C) Ph.D. in psychology
D) Ph.D. in either psychology, education or another social science

Question 58

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

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

Question 59

Psychologists who offer professional services to the public in areas of specialization such as clinical, counseling, forensic, and health psychology typically have the ____ degree.

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

Question 60

What would a student graduating with a doctorate in clinical psychology be MOST likely to do?

A) administer psychological tests
B) teaching and research
C) practice psychotherapy independently
D) The Ph.D is the terminal degree and entitles the graduate to many opportunities.

Question 61

The local university has just published a 10-year study that investigated the impact of poor nutrition and sedentary lifestyles. MOST likely, the background of the psychologists who conducted the study was in

A) experimental psychology.
B) health psychology.
C) developmental psychology.
D) physiological psychology.

Question 62

The largest applied area, which accounts for approximately two-thirds of applied psychologists is

A) counseling psychology.
B) school psychology.
C) experimental psychology.
D) clinical psychology.

Question 63

At present, MOST health psychologists in professional practice first obtain degrees in

A) clinical or counseling psychology.
B) educational psychology.
C) social work.
D) measurement and testing.

Question 64

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be of interest to an educational psychologist?

A) analyzing the effects of verbal praise on student motivation
B) comparing different strategies for teaching a particular topic
C) exploring the effects of mainstreaming children with disabilities
D) understanding conformity to peer pressure during adolescence

Question 65

Jackson often consults on child custody cases or involuntary commitment proceedings. He is MOST likely considered to be a

A) developmental psychologist.
B) counseling psychologist.
C) forensic psychologist.
D) human factors psychologist.

Question 66

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

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 67

Clinical neuropsychologists

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 68

A research psychologist who focused on how other people influence our believes, feelings, and behaviors would MOST likely be considered

A) a social psychologist.
B) an experimental psychologist.
C) a developmental psychologist.
D) a psychometrician.

Question 69

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

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

Question 70

Tyler has a Ed.D. degree. With this degree it is most likely that Tyler plans to work as

A) a cognitive psychologist.
B) a developmental psychologist.
C) a school psychologist.
D) a human factors psychologist.

Question 71

The research psychologist who is interested in describing people's enduring patterns of behavior and the psychological processes that underlie them would MOST likely be classified as a considered

A) personality psychologist.
B) developmental psychologist.
C) social psychologist.
D) health psychologist.

Question 72

A graduate student who had a strong background in statistical analysis and who was interested in developing accurate psychological tests would MOST likely enjoy working for psychologist who specialized in

A) cognitive neuroscience.
B) psychometrics.
C) forensic psychology.
D) educational psychology.

Question 73

Couseling psychologists

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 74

Clinical psychologists

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 75

Sylvia is a research psychologist is interested in improving the design of the math curriculum in junior high classes. Sylvia MOST likely considers herself to primarily be

A) an experimental psychologist.
B) a developmental psychologist.
C) an educational psychologist.
D) a cognitive psychologist.

Question 76

The precise measurement of behavior and mental processes is

A) cognitive neuroscience.
B) experimental psychology.
C) psychometrics.
D) forensic psychology.

Question 77

Jamal is a counseling psychologist who spends much of his time reviewing scores from psychological tests. It is MOST likely that the test scores that Jamal reviews relate to

A) learning disabilities.
B) diagnosing major psychological disorders.
C) career counseling.
D) assessments following traumatic brain injury.

Question 78

An individual who had both a Ph.D. in psychology and a law degree would be MOST likely to specialize in

A) human factors psychology.
B) psychometrics.
C) clinical neuroscience.
D) forensic psychology.

Question 79

A research psychologist who worked as a consultant for a marketing company would MOST likely have a background in

A) experimental psychology.
B) developmental psychology.
C) social psychology.
D) cognitive psychology.

Question 80

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

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