WHYPSYCH

105

ADVANCEDSCHOOLING

PSYCHAT

PSU

DO YOUMIND?

MISC.

WHY PSYCH 105100

What is the Public Paradox?

That people want Psychology to answer big questions, but are afraid of what those answers may uncover.

*PSYCH DOES NOT ANSWER BIG QUESTIONS!*

WHY PSYCH 105200

Dr. Neil is a psychologist who is nasty, grumpy, and takes all the joy out of life. In addition, he is often

compared to Freud. If Dr. Neil were to be portrayed in a movie, which stereotype would popular media label

him as? (of the 5 we learned in class)

Dr. Rigid

WHY PSYCH 105300

True or False: It is illegal for pop books to publish wrong information and claim it is

true with regards to Psychology.

FALSE. These books are often not written by scientific psychologists. There is no law

stating that the information in these pop books has to be accurate.

WHY PSYCH 105400

Are misconceptions about Psychology pervasive (spread throughout society)? Who has these

misconceptions?

Yes, misconceptions about Psychologyare pervasive.

Children, adults (including University faculty),and college students (including Intro. to PSYCH students)

WHY PSYCH 105500

How does the general public view the education requirements for Psychology?

Most people believe that life experiences are enough to train someone to be a psychologist. Also, people generally don’t

describe psychologists as scientists.

ADVANCED SCHOOLING100

Which profession is more focused on a global perspective, such as the effects of environmental factors on individuals: Social worker

or counselor?

Social worker. The counselor is more focused on the assessment and

treatment of an individual.

ADVANCED SCHOOLING 200

True or False: An occupational therapist is another name for a clinical psychologist or an I/O psychologist?

FALSE. An occupational psychologist works with clients to help them improve their daily functions, but isn’t a

clinical or I/O psychologist.

ADVANCED SCHOOLING300

Why doesn’t the APA approve Master’s programs?

Unlike PhD. Programs, Master’s programs vary with regards to quality and content. Therefore, there is no

uniformed standard.

ADVANCED SCHOOLING400

Which of the following is a good reason to attend Grad School?

Social status

Flexible career choices

More money

More job opportunities

Deep interest in understanding human behavior

All of these are good reasons to attend Grad School.

ADVANCED SCHOOLING 500

Which of the three Grad School training programs (or models) best prepares you to become an Academician and Therapist?

The Scientist-Practioner model.

PSYCH AT PSU-UP100

At University Park, which PSYCH degree (BA or BS) has options for specific career paths?

The PSYCH BS Degree.

PSYCH AT PSU-UP200

At University Park, what are the prescribed courses for PSYCH majors?

PSYCH 100PSYCH 105

PSYCH 301WPSYCH 490

PSYCH AT PSU-UP300

Give four reasons why you should do extra undergraduate opportunities?

Better letters of recommendationSee what Grad School is like

Develop needed skills for Grad SchoolExplore your interests

Build your resume

PSYCH AT PSU-UP400

True or False: An internship is considered more prestigious than an undergraduate research assistantship.

FALSE. Some Grad Schools consider undergraduate research assistantships as

internships.

PSYCH AT PSU-UP500

True or False: The first three credits earned for an undergraduate research assistantship (PSYCH 494) can count as a 400 level

PSYCH course.

TRUE. Additional credits, however, count as elective credits.

DO YOU MIND?100

What questions do the mind-body debate attempt to answers?

1.) What is the mind?2.) How does it interact with the brain?

DO YOU MIND?200

Who developed the base for what is the modern scientific method?

Aristotle.

DO YOU MIND?300

How did early religion contribute to modern psychology?

1.) Asked questions about the mind and how it relates to the body

2.) Argued that the mind is different from the body3.) Suggested that the mentally ill need to be cared for4.) Argued that behavior can be affected by the brain

5.) Argued that there are different kinds of thought

DO YOU MIND?400

Who created Cartesian Dualism and what how does this theory contribute to modern Psychology?

Descartes invented Cartesian Dualism. It is important to modern Psychology because it allowed scientists and the church to study different aspects of behavior peacefully.

DO YOU MIND?500

How did early religion influence stereotypes of people suffering from mental illness?

Early religion created the myth that the mentally ill were dangerous and evil (possessed). Also, by observing the

brutal therapies the mentally ill were subjected to, the public rationalized that because they were tortured, there must be a

reason to fear them.

MISC.100

If you want a degree in clinical psychology, which major should you work towards, the BA or the BS?

You can pursue a Graduate degree in clinical psychology with either a BS or a BA. If you chose

the BA you should take supplemental biology courses to benefit your future studies.

MISC.200

Which of the PSYCH majors is right for you and why?

Write your response in essay form.

MISC. 300

Can you open up a private practice with a Master’s degree?

Yes, with a Master’s in COUNSELING or SOCIAL WORK you can open up a private practice. You cannot

open a private practice with a Master’s in clinical psychology.

MISC. 400

True or False: The PsyD prepares you to do research at an academic institution, like PSU?

FALSE. A PsyD prepares people for clinical work, not research-oriented positions.

MISC.500

What is wrong with this statement?: It is difficult to get into the PhD program for Psychiatry.

Psychiatrists go to med school (not grad school) to earn an MD (not a PhD)