{"product_id":"majoring-in-psychology-isbn-9781118741023","title":"Majoring in Psychology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUpdated to reflect the latest data in the field, the second edition of \u003ci\u003eMajoring in Psychology: Achieving Your Educational and Career Goals\u003c\/i\u003e remains the most comprehensive and accessible text for psychology majors available today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe new edition incorporates the most up-to-date research, as well as recent changes to the GRE\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReveals the benefits of pursuing a psychology degree and shows students how to prepare for a career or to continue with graduate study in the field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures a wide range of supplemental exercises and materials plus topical contributions written by national and international figures in their respective psychology subfields\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOnline support materials for instructors include Powerpoint slides and test banks to support each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Boxes xviii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Tables xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xxii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Website xxvi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Majoring in Psychology 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Why Major in Psychology? 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Use this Book 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Major in Psychology? 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Exercises 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Readings by Topic Area 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Succeeding in College: Transitions, Strategies, and Resources 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Experience of Adjusting to College 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcademic Strategies 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCampus Resources 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Exercises 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Readings 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Succeeding in the Psychology Major: Adjustments, Common Difficulties, and Strategies 38\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Nature of Academic Work in the Psychology Major 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Challenges for Psychology Majors 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategies for Success 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Exercises 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Readings 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Assessing and Developing Career Goals 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Nature and Value of Career Goal Setting 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Self and Developing Life Goals 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Self and Developing Career Goals 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Self and Developing Educational Goals 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Exercises 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Readings 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Using your Bachelor’s Degree: Preparing for the Job Market 76\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork Settings of Recent Graduates 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Employers Want from Applicants for Entry]Level Positions 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Develop What Employers Want 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Entry]Level Positions 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Job Application Materials: Résumés and Cover Letters 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for and Completing Job Interviews and Considering Offers 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting Salaries 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Exercises 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 The Preprofessional Degree: Preparing for Graduate School 102\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs Graduate School Right for You? 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourse Selection 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrades and Grade Point Average 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch Experience 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternships, Field Practica, and Work Experience 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMentoring 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Involved in Professional Organizations 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Involved on Campus 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Service and Extracurricular Activities 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Exercises 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Readings 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 The Preprofessional Degree: Applying to Graduate School 122\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Subfields of Psychology 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding on the Type of Graduate Education 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Available Graduate Programs 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating the Graduate Programs You Find 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Programs to Pursue 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Vitae – An Essential Part of Your Application Packet 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatements of Intent and Admissions Essays 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetters of Recommendation 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Graduate School Application Packet 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviewing 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Your Decision 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan B: What if I Don't Get In? 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Tips from a Successful Applicant: Laura L. Mayhew 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Exercises 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Readings 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II The Subfields of Psychology 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Careers in Research: Experimental, Developmental, Social, Cognitive, and Biopsychology 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining the Subfields 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Work 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining and Preparation 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking in Research]Related Areas with a Bachelor's Degree 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Insider's Perspective: Testing the Waters: Marie Balaban, PhD 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Spotlight: Cynthia L. Pickett, PhD 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Exercises 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Readings by Topic Area 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources by Topic Area 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Careers in Industrial and Organizational Psychology 194\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining the Subfield 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Work 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining and Preparation 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking in Areas Related to I\/O Psychology with a Bachelor's Degree 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Insider's Perspective: The Flexibility of the Doctoral Degree in I\/O Psychology: Russell E. Johnson, PhD 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Spotlight: John Chan, PhD 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Exercises 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Readings 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Careers in Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining the Subfields 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Work 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining and Preparation 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking in Areas Related to Clinical or Counseling Psychology with a Bachelor's Degree 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Insider's Perspective: A Science of Heart and Mind: Robert McGrath, PhD 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Spotlight: Kimberlyn Leary, PhD, ABPP 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Exercises 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Readings by Topic Area 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Careers in Educational and School Psychology 248\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining the Subfields 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Work 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining and Preparation 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking in Areas Related to Educational and School Psychology with a Bachelor's Degree 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Insider's Perspective: The Science of People: A Career in School Psychology: William Pfohl, PsyD, NCSP 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Spotlight: Rebecca S. Martínez, PhD, NCSP 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Exercises 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Readings by Topic Area 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Careers in Exercise and Sport Psychology 266\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise and Sport Psychology Defined 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Work 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining and Preparation 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking in Areas Related to Exercise and Sport Psychology with a Bachelor's Degree 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Insider's Perspective: A Counseling Sport Psychologist's Journey: Reflections and Observations: Christopher M. Carr, PhD 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Spotlight: Kate F. Hays, PhD 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Exercises 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Readings 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Careers in Health Psychology 283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Psychology Defined 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Work 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining and Preparation 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking in Areas Related to Health Psychology with a Bachelor's Degree 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Insider's Perspective: Health Psychology and Culture: An Exciting Area of Study: Regan A. R. Gurung, PhD 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Spotlight: Chris Dunkel Schetter, PhD 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Exercises 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Readings 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Careers in Neuropsychology 298\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeuropsychology Defined 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Work 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining and Preparation 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking in Areas Related to Neuropsychology with a Bachelor's Degree 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Insider's Perspective: Clinical Neuropsychology – Expanding our Borders: Maria T. Schultheis, PhD 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Spotlight: Antonio E. Puente, PhD 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Exercises 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Readings 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Careers in Forensic Psychology 315\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForensic Psychology Defined 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributions to the Discipline of Psychology 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCore Activities of the Forensic Psychologist 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining Required to be a Forensic Psychologist 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForensic Psychology Training Programs 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Graduate Training in Forensic Psychology 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployment in the Forensic Psychology Subfield 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking in Areas Related to Forensic Psychology with a Bachelor's Degree 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Insider's Perspective: Why Become a Forensic Psychologist?: Matthew T. Huss 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Spotlight: Gina M. Vincent, PhD 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Exercises 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Readings 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Careers in Academe 339\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcademe Defined 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployment Settings 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessorial Activities 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking Conditions 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducational Degree and Training Needed 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRank 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalaries 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Employment 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Don't Just Get to Stay! 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking in the Teaching Area with a Bachelor's Degree 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Insider's Perspective: Being an Academic Psychologist: A Great Career Choice: Randolph A. Smith, PhD 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Spotlight: Janie H. Wilson, PhD 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Exercises 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Readings 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Assessing the Career Outlook for the Psychology Major 361\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychology's Strengths 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychology's Weaknesses 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychology's Threats 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychology's Opportunities 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeffrey L. Helms\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Psychology at Kennesaw State University. Dr. Helms, a licensed psychologist and member of the American Psychological Association, currently maintains a small private consulting practice that focuses on executive coaching and organizational, academic, and forensic consultation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel T. Rogers\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Kennesaw State University. A licensed psychologist, Dr. Rogers is also a member of the American Psychological Association and the Society for Personality Assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the \u003ci\u003efirst edition\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A worthy addition to the growing literature on the keys to success for undergraduate psychology majors, the Helms and Rogers text is likely to be one of those books that conscientious psychology students refer to again and again.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eWilliam Addison, Eastern Illinois University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The Helms and Rogers text truly focuses on helping students achieve their educational and career goals. The authors go beyond the typical career books by presenting a realistic, robust, and diverse picture of possible careers in psychology. Bringing a variety of careers to life, the professional spotlights and profiles of real psychologists represent the true diversity of careers in the field. I look forward to discussing it with my students.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eTracy Zinn, James Madison University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlready widely considered the most comprehensive and accessible text for psychology majors, this second edition of Majoring in Psychology: Achieving Your Educational and Career Goals is thoroughly updated to reflect the latest research data in the field, as well as important information on recent changes to the GRE. Readers are first introduced to information, strategies, and resources that support success in psychology educational and career pursuits – issues such as the nature and utility of a psychology degree, career decision making, college success, and preparation for graduate school and employment. A series of exercises, resources, and suggested readings provided in each chapter further enhance clarity. Later chapters introduce readers to the diverse areas of study available within the broader field of psychology, with special attention given to the nature of these subfields and their variances in educational requirements, training, and career options – critical information to help support a student’s efforts in developing more specific educational and career goals that are in line with particular interests and skills. Further insights in this section are provided via An Insider’s Perspective and Professional Spotlight boxes that showcase the career and viewpoint of a pair of internationally recognized psychologists working in their respective subfields.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Many of my students keep and use this book even after they graduate. 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