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TEST BANK COON JOURNEY 5TH^ EDITION

Appendix 2: Life After School

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Most college programs in psychology follow the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major , which were developed and published by the a. National College Board. b. Association of College Professors and Administrators. c. American Psychological Association. d. National Psychological Training Board. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1. KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
2. If a student wishes to read the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major in its entirety, he or she can look up the URL for the “American Psychological Association (2007)” in which section of Psychology: A Journey, 5th Edition? a. Preface b. References c. Running Glossary d. Table of Contents ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1. KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
3. According to the American Psychological Association’s (2007) Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major , which of the following is NOT one of the major competencies college psychology programs try to teach their students? a. values in psychology b. knowledge base of psychology c. intuitive thinking skills in psychology d. application of psychology ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1. KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
4. According to the American Psychological Association’s (2007) Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major , the major competencies college psychology programs try to teach their students include which of the following?

a. values in psychology b. research methods in psychology c. critical thinking skills in psychology d. all of these ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1. KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)

5. According to the American Psychological Association’s (2007) Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major , competencies developed in psychological training that are consistent with a liberal arts education include which of the following? a. personal development b. career planning and development c. communication skills d. all of these ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1. KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
6. According to the American Psychological Association’s (2007) Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major , which of the following competencies is NOT a part of psychological training? a. governmental laws and liability b. career planning and development c. information and technological literacy d. sociocultural and international awareness ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1. KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
7. On the tests Gayle took in her psychology class, she was able to demonstrate her familiarity with the history of psychology as well as the major concepts, schools of thought, and theories in psychology. According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major , which of the following competencies has Gayle most fully demonstrated? a. knowledge base of psychology b. critical thinking skills in psychology c. information and technological literacy d. values in psychology ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.1 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
8. According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major , being able to plan and conduct experiments and collect and interpret data would most fully meet which of the following competencies?

a. knowledge base of psychology b. values in psychology c. information and technological literacy d. research methods in psychology ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1. KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)

9. According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major , being able to display openmindedness and healthy skepticism in evaluating the quality and credibility of information would most fully meet which of the following competencies? a. application of psychology b. critical thinking skills in psychology c. information and technological literacy d. knowledge base of psychology ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.1 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
10. Janet is a psychology major, who has spent the last three weeks working at the on-campus daycare. While at the daycare, she has administrated a language and vocabulary screening test to each student. In addition, through her observations, she has been able to identify the temperament of each student and to explain why two of the children show negative attention-seeking behaviors. According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major , which of the competencies is Janet most fully demonstrating? a. application of psychology b. critical thinking skills in psychology c. values in psychology d. knowledge base of psychology ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.1 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
11. According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major , understanding the importance of ethical behavior in conducting research and in working with people of diverse groups is a major part of which competency? a. communication skills b. critical thinking skills in psychology c. values in psychology d. knowledge base of psychology ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1. KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)

12. During his four-years as a psychology major, Brad has learned how to locate pertinent information for his psychology reports from various databases and to paraphrase this information appropriately. He has also used spreadsheets and other programs to analysis data collected during his senior project. According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major , which of the competencies is Brad most fully demonstrating? a. personal development b. information and technological literacy c. application of psychology d. knowledge base of psychology ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.1 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
13. As a psychology major, Maya has demonstrated the ability to listen efficiently; to write psychology reports in APA style; to make oral presentations as an individual and in groups, and to use charts and graphs to clarify the information presented. According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major , which of the competencies is Maya most fully demonstrating? a. personal development b. application of psychology c. communication skills d. knowledge base of psychology ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.1 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
14. According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major , being sensitive to people of diverse backgrounds is an important part of which competency? a. personal development b. application of psychology c. communication skills d. sociocultural and international awareness ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.1 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
15. During his four years as a psychology major, Kolby has become more acutely aware of his own emotions and motives. He has developed the ability to evaluate his thinking process and can now more readily accept feedback from his professors. According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major , Kolby is demonstrating which competency? a. personal development b. application of psychology c. values in psychology d. critical thinking skills in psychology ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate

REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1. KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)

16. Kim has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, but she knows that she has been developing skills during her coursework that will allow her to obtain employment in many different areas. Some of these skills she has developed include being able to work independently, to locate information, to write reports, and to make oral presentations. Kim also knows that it will be important for her to continue to add to these skills throughout her career. According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major , Kim is demonstrating which competency? a. personal development b. application of psychology c. critical thinking skills in psychology d. career planning and development ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.1 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
17. Jeff is taking his first psychology course. He has been reading his textbook, taking notes in class, and performed well on the multiple choice tests so far. Now, his psychology instructor has given the class the assignment to look up some research articles in the PsycINFO database and to summarize them. Jeff complains about this assignment, “Why am I wasting my time doing this? Why doesn’t Dr. Morgan just give us the articles so we can get right to reading and learning them?” Jeff appears to think that only one competency for college psychology classes exists. On which competency does Jeff appear to be focused? a. values of psychology b. application of psychology c. knowledge base of psychology d. information and technological literacy ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.1 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
18. Lexie is taking her first psychology course. She has been reading her textbook, taking notes in class, and performed well on the multiple choice tests so far. Now, her psychology instructor has given the class the assignment to look up some research articles in the PsycINFO database and summarize them. Lexie understands that she must meet several competencies in psychology and that this assignment to locate and summarize articles will help her to meet which goal? a. values of psychology b. application of psychology c. personal development d. information and technological literacy ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1. KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)

19. Along with other skills, effective travel agents need to be able to search through various databases for the best combination of accommodation and transportation options for their clients, as well as many other bits of relevant information such as exchange rates, local customs, and entertainment options. According to the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major , which competency would psychology majors have met that would help them as travel agents to perform the aforementioned skills? a. knowledge base of psychology b. application of psychology c. information and technological literacy d. personal development ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.1 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
20. If you are not sure why you have been asked to do something in a course or if you want to learn more about developing your skill set, which of the following would be the LEAST helpful in answering your questions? a. your instructor b. senior students in your program c. someone in the counseling services at your department or college d. Wikipedia entries ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.1 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
21. The authors of Psychology: A Journey, 5th Edition recommend several books that might be of some assistance in developing your skill set, which of the following is NOT one of these books? a. Procrastination: Why you do it, what to do about it. b. Psychology and your life’s goals (4th ed.) c. Thinking critically (10th ed.) d. Your guide to college success: Strategies for achieving your goals (7th ed.) ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1. KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
22. The authors of Psychology: A Journey, 5th Edition recommend several books that might be of some assistance in developing your skill set, which of the following is NOT one of the books?

a. Becoming a master student: Concise (14th ed.) b. Procrastination: Why you do it, what to do about it. c. Everything you always wanted to know about being a psychology major (2nd ed.) d. College study skills: Becoming a strategic learner (7th ed.) ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)

23. Skills introduced in Psychology: A Journey, 5th Edition include which of the following? a. study skills b. personal skills c. cultural awareness skills d. all of these ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.1 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
24. Which of the following skills was NOT introduced in Psychology: A Journey, 5th Edition? a. study skills b. intuitive skills c. cultural awareness skills d. critical thinking skills ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.1 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
25. In the beginning section of Psychology: A Journey, 5th Edition , the authors introduced the concept of reflective processing and discussed how to overcome procrastination in order to develop the students’ __________ skills. a. study b. intuitive c. cultural awareness d. research ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.1 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
26. Which of the following concepts did the authors of Psychology: A Journey, 5th Edition introduce in the beginning section of the textbook on study skills and utilize throughout the book? a. the use of intuition b. pseudopsychologies c. reflective processing d. all of these ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.

KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)

27. From the information presented in the beginning section of Psychology: A Journey, 5th Edition, Colton learned how to read and listen for understanding, how to take tests, and how to overcome procrastination. Colton is developing his a. use of intuition. b. study skills. c. research skills. d. experiential cognition. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.1 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
28. In Chapter 1, the authors of Psychology: A Journey, 5th Edition introduce the survey and observational methods as well as correlations, which, along with the mean, median, and mode, are discussed in Appendix 1. The discussion of these topics is developing the students’ a. use of intuition. b. study skills. c. research skills. d. experiential cognition. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.1 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
29. A knowledge of inferential statistics in Appendix 1 of Psychology: A Journey, 5th Edition as well as independent and dependent variables in Chapter 1 will help students to a. utilize intuitive thinking in their chosen career. b. perceive the world through a more subjective perspective. c. develop their experiential cognition and make better decisions when on the job. d. be more literate consumers of primary literature in their chosen career. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.1 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
30. Employers need employees who can think for themselves. The development of which skill set would most readily meet employers’ expectations? a. intuitive thinking skills b. experiential cognition skills c. critical thinking skills

d. personal skills ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1. KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)

31. The human diversity boxes in Psychology: A Journey, 5th Edition help students to develop which skill set? a. cultural awareness skills b. experiential cognition skills c. critical thinking skills d. personal skills ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.1 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
32. In Psychology: A Journey, 5th Edition , which of the following was specifically designed to enhance the cultural awareness skills of the students? a. Discovering Psychology boxes b. Psychology in Action sections c. The Clinical File boxes d. Human Diversity boxes ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.1 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
33. In Psychology: A Journey, 5th Edition , which of the following are discussions filled with practical ideas that students can relate to their own life and enhance their personal skills? a. Critical Thinking boxes b. Psychology in Action sections c. The Clinical File boxes d. Brainwaves boxes ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1. KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
34. In the chapter-ending Psychology in Action sections of the textbook, students are introduced to how to use tension-reduction methods, how to be less shy, and how to perceive the world more clearly. These Psychology in Action sections are designed to enhance which skill set? a. research skills b. study skills c. critical thinking skills d. personal skills ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate

REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.1 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)

35. You have just graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. The focus of your academic research during this four-year degree was hypnosis. You should expect to a. be unemployable. b. only find a job after obtaining a graduate degree in this field. c. find work immediately as a hypnosis researcher. d. have learned and practiced many skills that would be an asset to many different types of companies. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: What The Professor Told Her | It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.2 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
36. You have just graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. The focus of your academic research during this four-year degree was hypnosis. Besides a knowledge of hypnosis, what other skills have you developed? a. how to read primary research literature b. how to find information on your own c. how to write reports and speak in front of an audience d. all of these ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: What The Professor Told Her | It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.2 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
37. Margo has just graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. The focus of her academic research during this four-year degree was hypnosis. If she wanted to make her skills look “more inviting” to prospective employers, she should a. exaggerate her accomplishments and “pad” her skill credentials. b. only list her knowledge, research, and training in the theory and practice of hypnosis. c. list skills she has learned, such as being able to find information on her own, to read primary research literature, to write reports, and speak in front of an audience. d. list only that she has a bachelor’s degree (not her major or research focus) and the parttime jobs she held during high school and college. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: What The Professor Told Her | It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.2 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
38. To maximize finding a job after obtaining your college degree, you should a. exaggerate your accomplishments and “pad” your resume.

b. list your degree and then emphasize the part-time jobs you have held during high school and college. c. emphasize your degree and the focus of your senior research project. d. emphasize the skills you have learned throughout your studies, such as finding information on your own, writing reports, and speaking in front of an audience. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: What The Professor Told Her | It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.2 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)

39. Regarding the skills developed while obtaining a psychology degree, potential careers include which of the following? a. customs or immigration agent b. public health statistician c. technical writer d. all of these ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.2 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
40. Regarding the skills developed while obtaining a psychology degree, potential careers include which of the following? a. advertising b. travel agent c. research assistant d. all of these ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.2 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
41. You have just obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Regarding the skills you have developed to this point, which of the following would NOT be a potential area of employment? a. educational psychologist b. psychiatric assistant c. government researcher d. probation or parole officer ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.2 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)

42. Liam has just graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is applying for a job as a travel agent. The skill learned during his psychology coursework that would be the LEAST beneficial in obtaining this job as a travel agent would be his a. ability to do his own research. b. knowledge of developmental stages. c. sensitivity to cross-cultural issues. d. ability to make presentations to individuals or groups. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.2 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
43. Michael has just graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is applying for a job as a community worker. The skill learned during his psychology coursework that would be the LEAST beneficial in obtaining this job as a community worker would be his a. ability to work independently. b. ability to write well. c. sensitivity to cross-cultural issues. d. knowledge of the psychological functions of the brain. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.2 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
44. Carol has just graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is applying for a job as a fund raiser. On her resume, she listed her ability to work independently, to do her own research, to make presentations to individuals or groups, to write well, and to work well with others. These are skills that she could learn a. only as a psychology major. b. only as a communications major. c. only by conducting research. d. through different majors, but especially psychology. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: It's Off to Work We Go-Hi Ho, Hi Ho OBJ: A2.1.2 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
45. The incredible breadth of the field of psychology and the many career opportunities available can be seen by a. looking at the table of specialties in psychology in Chapter 1 of Psychology: A Journey, 5 th Edition. b. browsing the American Psychological Association’s list of more than 50 specialized divisions and their associated websites. c. looking at the Table of Contents in one’s psychology textbook. d. doing all of these. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Careers in Psychology-Are You Reading My Mind? OBJ: A2.2.

KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)

46. The incredible breadth of the field of psychology and the many career opportunities can be seen by browsing the American Psychological Association’s list of a. 20 specialized divisions. b. 35 specialized divisions. c. more than 50 specialized divisions. d. more than 100 specialized divisions. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Careers in Psychology-Are You Reading My Mind? OBJ: A2.2. KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
47. In determining what your specialty in psychology should be or what sequence of courses and degrees you must follow, you should a. ask your professor for help. b. join the psychology club and attend departmental activities, like the colloquia. c. become a student member of one of the national psychology associations. d. do all of these. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Careers in Psychology-Are You Reading My Mind? OBJ: A2.2.1 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
48. In determining what your specialty in psychology should be, you should join the psychology club and attend talks by guest speakers from other universities, a department activity referred to as the a. departmental convention. b. benchmark session. c. colloquia. d. dissertation. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Careers in Psychology-Are You Reading My Mind? OBJ: A2.2. KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
49. The colloquia is a. the first part of a research report or a dissertation. b. the internship that senior psychology majors must participate in to graduate. c. a specialized division of the American Psychological Association involving student members. d. a departmental activity that involves talks by guest speakers, often from other universities. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Careers in Psychology-Are You Reading My Mind? OBJ: A2.2. KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)

50. Graham, a freshman psychology major, is attending a talk by a guest speaker, who is a clinical psychologist, a specialty area that Graham is interested in exploring as a future career. This talk by the guest speaker is part of his psychology department’s activities known as the a. departmental convention. b. benchmark session. c. colloquia. d. career meeting. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Careers in Psychology-Are You Reading My Mind? OBJ: A2.2.1 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
51. In determining one’s specialty area in psychology and the career opportunities available, which of the following statements is FALSE? a. To provide information regarding a specialty area in psychology, one can read The Insider's Guide to the Psychology Major: Everything You Need to Know about the Degree and Profession. b. The American Psychological Association has a list of approximately 30 specialized divisions with some of them having associated websites. c. Students can attend departmental activities, such as the colloquia. d. Students can become student members of the American Psychological Association. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Careers in Psychology-Are You Reading My Mind? OBJ: A2.2.1 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
52. In determining one’s specialty area in psychology and the career opportunities available, which of the following statements is FALSE? a. To provide information regarding a specialty area in psychology, one can read The Insider's Guide to the Psychology Major: Everything You Need to Know about the Degree and Profession. b. The American Psychological Association has a list of more than 50 specialized divisions and one can browse their associated websites. c. Students can attend departmental activities, such as the colloquia. d. Although students cannot become student members of national organizations at the present time, they can attend certain sessions as a group if accompanied by their professor. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Careers in Psychology-Are You Reading My Mind? OBJ: A2.2.1 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
53. Psychology students can become student members of national psychology organizations. Which of the following is NOT one of these North American organizations? a. American Psychological Association b. American Association of Psychological Professionals c. Association for Psychological Science d. Canadian Psychological Association ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Careers in Psychology-Are You Reading My Mind? OBJ: A2.2.

KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)

54. A book by Amira Wegenek and William Buskist that was published in 2010 by the American Psychological Association can provide students with information regarding the training required for the various psychology specialties as well as career opportunities in psychology. Which of the following is the title of this book? a. Psychology Training and Careers in a Nutshell b. Is Psychology a Good Career Choice for You? c. The Insider's Guide to the Psychology Major: Everything You Need to Know about the Degree and Profession d. The Ins and Outs of Becoming a Psychologist: Specialties, Training, and Career Opportunities ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Difficult REF: Careers in Psychology-Are You Reading My Mind? OBJ: A2.2. KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
55. In determining one’s specialty area in psychology and the career opportunities available, which of the following statements is FALSE? a. To provide information regarding a specialty area in psychology, one can read a book published by the American Psychological Association entitled Is Psychology a Good Career Choice for You? b. The American Psychological Association has a list of more than 50 specialized divisions and one can browse their associated websites. c. Students can join the psychology club and also attend departmental activities, such as the colloquia. d. Psychology majors can become student members of the American Psychological Association as well as other national psychology organizations. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Careers in Psychology-Are You Reading My Mind? OBJ: A2.2.1 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
56. If you use psychological principles and research methods to solve practical problems, then you work in a field of psychology that would be referred to as __________ psychology. a. pure research b. applied c. experimental d. basic research ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
57. The definition of applied psychology is a. the use of psychological principles to solve practical problems. b. the use of humanistic methods to solve practical problems. c. applying psychoanalytic theories to real-world issues. d. using classic behaviorism with consumers. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate

REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)

58. Zach is using psychological principles and research methods to determine methods for athletes to reach their peak performance, while Anna is utilizing psychological principles in developing ways to alleviate traffic jams in growing cities. Both of these psychologists are working in the field known as __________ psychology. a. basic research b. comparative c. applied d. forensic ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
59. Jenna is using psychological principles to help students with learning disabilities, while Jack is developing ways to help employees reduce job stress and avoid burnout. Both of these psychologists are working in the field known as __________ psychology. a. basic research b. comparative c. applied d. forensic ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
60. Areas of applied psychology include all of the following EXCEPT __________ psychology. a. counseling b. military c. comparative d. sports ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
61. Areas of applied psychology include all of the following EXCEPT a. community psychology. b. biopsychology. c. educational psychology. d. space psychology. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)

62. Community psychology, educational psychology, military psychology, consumer psychology, health psychology, and space psychology are all examples of a. applied psychology. b. biopsychology. c. comparative psychology. d. developmental psychology. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
63. The largest areas of applied psychology are __________ psychology. a. clinical and counseling b. business and industrial c. educational and sports d. environmental and health ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
64. Which type of psychologist studies the behavior of people at work as well as their behavior within the structure and culture of each particular business or company? a. industrial/organizational b. environmental c. comparative d. sociological ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
65. The work of which type of psychologist is likely to affect how you are selected for a job and tested, trained, or evaluated for promotions? a. engineering b. industrial/organizational c. environmental d. sociological ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
66. Industrial-organizational psychologists are often employed by a. the government. b. industry. c. businesses.

d. all of these. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)

67. Which psychologists typically work in two major areas: (1) studying jobs to identify underlying skills, which can then guide efforts to select people and train them for those jobs; and (2) studying organizations to understand how to create structures and company cultures that will improve worker performance? a. industrial/organizational b. environmental c. comparative d. sociological ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
68. Which are the two main areas of work for industrial-organizational psychologists? a. designing and implementing new products and personnel information b. handling personnel difficulties and increasing worker efficiency c. studying jobs to identify underlying skills and creating structures that will improve worker efficiency d. human resources and information technology ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
69. Which part of I/O psychology involves studying jobs to identify underlying skills, which can then guide efforts to select people and train them for those jobs? a. (human) integration b. (job) orientation c. organizational d. industrial ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
70. Which part of I/O psychology involves creating structures and company cultures that will improve worker performance? a. (human) integration b. (job) orientation c. organizational d. industrial

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)

71. Which type of psychologist is likely to be interested in studying worker satisfaction and how to motivate people at work? a. engineering psychologist b. industrial/organizational psychologist c. environmental psychologist d. comparative psychologist ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
72. A psychologist who is attempting to improve human relations in a work setting is likely to be identified as a(n) __________ psychologist. a. community b. counseling c. clinical d. industrial-organizational ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
73. Jared is a psychologist who is studying the problems that people face at work that could lead to job stress and burnout. Jared is most likely a(n) __________ psychologist. a. clinical b. industrial/organizational c. comparative d. community ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
74. A psychologist who is interested in studying how flexible work scheduling affects job satisfaction would most likely be a(n) __________ psychologist. a. industrial-organizational

b. consumer c. clinical d. biodata ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)

75. Which of the following would NOT be a topic of special interest to industrial-organizational psychologists? a. absenteeism b. pay schedules c. management styles d. market research ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
76. Which of the following would be a topic of special interest to industrial-organizational psychologists? a. leadership b. machine design c. job enrichment d. all of these ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
77. Which of the following would NOT be a topic of special interest to industrial-organizational psychologists? a. advertising b. leadership c. task design d. interviewing ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
78. Industrial-organizational psychologists are interested primarily in human relations at work, and a. market research. b. consumer psychology. c. personnel psychology. d. clinical diagnostics. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)

79. A branch of industrial-organizational psychology that is concerned with testing, selection, placement, and promotion of employees is called __________ psychology. a. behavioral b. personnel c. comparative d. psychometric ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
80. Personnel psychology is a branch of a. industrial-organizational psychology concerned with the testing, selection, and promotion of employees. b. comparative psychology concerned with the difference in work efficiency and psychological efficiency. c. social psychology concerned with developing agentic leadership styles. d. applied psychology concerned with consumer preferences and marketing strategies. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
81. Carolyn has a master’s in psychology and is working for a car manufacturer. Her job will involve the selection, hiring, and placement of new employees. Carolyn is working in the field of __________ psychology. a. environmental b. comparative c. personnel d. behavioral ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
82. Personnel selection begins with a. gathering biodata. b. job analysis. c. analyses of benefits. d. aptitude testing. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
83. In your role as a personnel psychology, you are finding out what tasks are required in a job as well as what qualities are needed for success in that job. You are performing a

a. career assessment. b. job enrichment. c. vocational interest assessment. d. job analysis. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)

84. Jesse is making a detailed description of the skills, knowledge, and activities required by a particular job in his company. Jesse is a. conducting a career assessment. b. implementing job enrichment. c. performing a vocational interest assessment. d. performing a job analysis. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
85. LaKeisha will be interviewing expert workers and observing jobs as these workers perform them in order to describe the skills, knowledge, and activities required by each job at her company. LaKeisha is most likely performing a. job analyses. b. job enrichment. c. time-and-motion studies. d. career assessments. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
86. Some psychologists involved in personnel selections are seeking to identify the general characteristics that a person must have to succeed in a variety of work roles, rather than in just a specific job. They are utilizing what is referred to as a a. work analysis. b. critical incident listing. c. biodata analysis. d. peer evaluation. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate

REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)

87. Regarding personnel selection, which of the following statements is FALSE? a. The information collected about job applicants is called biodata. b. Standardized psychological tests are often used in evaluating job candidates. c. The last step in personnel selection is to perform a job analysis. d. Through personal interviews, interviewers can gain an impression of the applicant’s personality. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
88. Which of the following methods is NOT used for evaluating job candidates? a. collecting biodata b. giving standardized psychological tests c. conducting personal interviews d. proxemic skill assessments ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
89. Collecting biodata, giving standardized psychological tests, and conducting personal interviews are the methods most often used a. in job enrichment. b. to assess productivity. c. for evaluating job candidates. d. in a job analysis. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
90. The biodata technique refers to a. collecting detailed biographical information. b. obtaining scores from standardized psychological tests. c. the use of interview records collected by personnel psychologists. d. analyzing information about specific job skills.

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)

91. To evaluate a job candidate, an employer collects information regarding this candidates’ past athletic interests, academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and past work experience. This employer is collecting a detailed a. vocational interest profile. b. biodata. c. set of situational judgments. d. critical incident inventory. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
92. One of the most popular ways to select people for jobs or promotions is to directly question them about their qualifications, a method called a. impression analysis. b. the personal interview. c. job analysis. d. the personnel interest evaluation. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
93. As part of her job in the human resources department of the company, Janine formally and informally questions job applicants to learn their qualifications and to gain an impression of their personalities. Janine is conducting a(n) a. impression analysis. b. personal interview. c. job analysis. d. personnel interest evaluation. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)

94. The owner of a small business, who has few resources to draw upon, would probably rely on the most popular technique to select employees, which is the a. job matching technique. b. critical incidents test. c. honesty test. d. personal interview. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.1 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
95. The study of how people’s surroundings affect their behavior is known as ___________ psychology. a. organizational b. behavioral c. environmental d. social ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.2 KEY: Fact MSC: * (New Question)
96. If you were responsible for architectural design of a new town meeting hall, shopping mall, or college dorm, you would be wise to consult a(n) __________ psychologist. a. organizational b. behavioral c. environmental d. vocational ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.2 KEY: Concept MSC: * (New Question)
97. Putting a raised flowerbed around a sign to protect it from vandalism would reflect the work of __________ psychologists. a. territorial b. environmental c. behavioral d. engineering ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: Applied Psychology-Making Psychology Work for People OBJ: A2.3.2 KEY: Application MSC: * (New Question)
98. If you were trying to solve a problem of how to design a campground in a park to maximize the campers’ perception of seclusion while at the same time minimizing the amount of land taken up by the campground, you would be wise to seek out the services of a(n) __________ psychologist. a. sports b. environmental c. forensic