Fields and Occupations of Psychology Answers

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

A
human-factor
B
health
C
cross-cultural
D
industrial/organizational
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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.
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All of the following are occupations available to psychologists with a master’s degree except __________.

A
data collector in universities
B
counseling psychology professor
C
industrial/organizational psychologist
D
a therapist whose clinical work is supervised
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In a short paragraph, compare and contrast clinical psychology and counseling psychology.

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

A
cultural influences affect behavior
B
health habits affect brain development
C
employees function differently in personal relationships
D
peer interaction affects emotional development
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Psychologists work solely in government agencies and academic settings.

A
T
B
F
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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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Developmental psychologists study all of the following except __________ development.

A
cognitive
B
physical
C
emotional
D
industrial

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