Fields and Occupations of Psychology

Question 1

Social psychology is a subfield of psychology that studies all of the following except how __________.

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health habits affect brain development

Question 2

Students who study psychology or obtain a degree in psychology can gain many valuable skills. What are two skills one can gain from studying psychology?

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Critical thinking and research/data-analysis skills.

Question 3

What are the requirements for a doctoral degree in psychology, and what career opportunities are available to students with this degree?

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A doctoral degree in psychology usually requires graduate coursework, supervised clinical or research training, comprehensive examinations, an internship when applicable, and completion and defense of a dissertation. Graduates may work as licensed psychologists, therapists, assessors, researchers, college professors, consultants, or industrial/organizational psychologists. Clinical practice typically also requires state licensure and supervised experience.

Question 4

Developmental psychologists study all of the following except __________ development.A.cognitive B.physical C.emotional D.industrial

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D

Question 5

To help employees function effectively in job situations, a(n) __________ psychologist designs products that are safe, effective, and easy to use.

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human-factor

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true about the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)? A. The ABPP awards certification in over 30 different specialty areas in psychology. B. The ABPP certifies psychologists that have graduated from college with a doctoral degree. C. The ABPP develops standardized tests to measure a psychologist’s competence in a specialty. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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A

Question 7

Psychologists work solely in government agencies and academic settings.

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F

Question 8

A psychologist is studying various behavioral and psychological factors linked to a variety of illnesses, such as cancer. This is an example of __________ psychology.A.social B.clinical C.health D.forensic

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C

Question 9

All of the following are occupations available to psychologists with a master’s degree except __________.

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counseling psychology professor

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