Fields and Occupations of Psychology Answers

A person who is interested in researching how people learn in educational settings and how motivation and intelligence affect learning would most likely study __________ psychology.A.human-factors B.educational C.cross-cultural D.school

All of the following are possible occupations for a psychologist with a bachelor’s degree except __________. A.high school teacherB.psychologist’s assistantC.clinical psychologistD.financial specialist

A __________ psychologist helps children with learning problems and works with teachers and parents to create healthy learning environments. A.counseling B.forensic C.school D.personality

Life coaches use __________ to teach people life skills, relationship skills, and communication skills. A.telephone interviewing B.standardized testsC.motivational interviewingD.psychological tests

Which of the following statements is not true about licensure in psychology? A. Licensing requirements for psychologists in the United States vary by state. B. A standardized test is administered by most state licensing boards. C. Psychologists must be licensed or certified to offer any type of patient care. D. Proof of clinical work is required to renew one’s license in all 50 states. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

__________ psychologists conduct laboratory experiments to research basic processes, such as perception and motivation. A.School B.Developmental C.Experimental D.Health

All of the following are job duties an industrial/organizational psychologist may perform except __________.A.increasing job productivityB.creating business products C.improving business processesD.consulting management

Students who are in clinical and counseling programs typically are required to complete an internship to graduate with a doctoral degree. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The majority of occupations in psychology only require a bachelor’s degree and a license to practice.

During World War II, psychologists redesigned the layout of instruments in airplane cockpits to help pilots fly safely. This is an example of __________ psychology.A.educational B.industrial/organizational C.human factors D.cross-cultural