APUG
Applied Psychology Undergraduate Program (GUP the PUG is our mascot!)
What is the NYU mascot?
Bobcats
Name one (1) train stop near NYU’s campus
West 4th Street, Union Square, Astor Place
What and where is the Wasserman Center?
An NYU resource that provides specialized career coaching, events, and resources to meet the particular needs of current and recent NYU undergraduate students, whether they are looking to explore possibilities, prepare for specific roles, or advance in their careers. Located on 2nd floor of Palladium (they also offer free headshots!)
Which researcher is famous for classical conditioning and what animal did he use in his study?
Ivan Pavlov; dogs
What club are you automatically a part of as APUG students?
APUG Club!
Where can you find a full list of all NYU clubs?
NYU Engage
How many boroughs are in NYC? Name them.
Five: Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island
What is the Moses Center?
This NYU center is dedicated to ensuring equal educational opportunities by providing and implementing accommodations for students' disabilities
Name the four major lobes of the brain
Frontal, Parietal, Temporal, Occipital
Name the 4 APUG academic advisors
Sathuu, Erica, Bethanie, Ashley
Name three celebrities who have gone to NYU
Lady Gaga, Ayo Edebri, Timothee Chalamet, Steven Speilberg, Adam Sandler, Lucy Liu, etc.
Name 3 Parks in NYC
Washington Square Park, Central Park, Prospect Park, Tompkins Square Park, Madison Square Park
Where can you go/what resource is available if you need extra help with classwork?
Academic Resource Center (ARC)/University Learning Center (ULC): provides individual and group review sessions for specific courses as well as academic coaching and skills workshops, free of charge. It’s a great resource for getting extra help in academics and class work. They offer drop-in appointments, peer 1:1 tutoring, and many of the tutors have been students who took the same class and did well, so it’s a great resource to utilize during your time at NYU!
What is the graph that relates stress and performance known as?
Yerkes-Dodson
Who are the APUG Program Co-Directors?
Dr. Adina Schick & Dr. Linnie Green
How many NYU Schools are there?
11
Which NYC airport is named after a former U.S. President?
John F. Kennedy Airport
Where do you go to get a new NYU ID if you lose yours?
NYU Card Center (it's a $25 fee, so make sure to keep your ID safe with you at all times!)
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for mood (well-being, sleep-cycle regulation, etc.)?
Serotonin
What is OPUS?
NYU Applied Psychology OPUS (Online Publication of Undergraduate Studies) is a bi-annual showcase of undergraduate student work in psychology. OPUS was created to encourage and showcase the exemplary work of NYU undergraduate students in psychology. As an online publication, OPUS is designed to allow students to reach a wider audience with their work, simultaneously creating the potential for dialogue both within and beyond NYU. OPUS strives to build a community of excellence for undergraduates who are not only studying psychology from a textbook but becoming actively engaged by asking questions and applying their knowledge of a cultured psychology to their world.
13! Abu Dhabi, Accra, and Berlin have APUG-specific courses that can satisfy your degree requirements!
Tallest Building in NYC
One World Trade Center
What is NYU Safe Ride?
Free and safe transportation between designated NYU facilities in Manhattan and Brooklyn from 11pm-7am
What is the 5th stage of Erickson's Theory of Psychosocial Development?
Identity vs. Role Confusion (occurs during adolescent ages 12-18)— exploration with different social roles and identities, developing a stronger sense of self