Random Psych Facts
Research
Careers
Psychology in College
Education
100
TRUE OR FALSE- Individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia are 2 to 3 times more likely than the average population to smoke cigarettes.
TRUE
100
All Research Begins with This...
A question!
100
This type of practictioner helps people to cope/solve problems in their everyday life, such as assisting people qualify for government resources.
Social Workers
100
What is the first psychology course offered and required by college students?
Introductory Psychology
100
Level of Education Required to become a Case Worker
A Bachelor's Degree
200
TRUE OR FALSE - Altering BEHAVIOR can alter cognition. For example, simply smiling can help one feel happier.
True
200
Research intended to add knowledge to a field is what type of research?
Basic
200
These type of psychologist study human behavior through various stages of life.
Developmental Psychologist
200
What are good minors for psychology majors?
STATISTICS Human Services/Social Work
200
What is the difference in a B.S. in Psychology and a B.A in psychology?
B.S. - Bachelors of Science (Requires more science/math) B.A. - Bachelors of Art (More libral arts focused)
300
Chemicals which allow the transmission of signals from one neuron to the next across synapses
Neurotransmitters
300
Research that involved practical application is what type of research?
Applied Research
300
These type of psychologist study individuals in a social context.
Social Psychologist
300
When should you doing Internships or looking at Graduate Schools?
Keep your eyes open! Junior and Senior year you need to being working on an internship or doing things to prepare for graduate school.
300
The level of education required to become a Licensed Therapist
Master's Degree
400
The idea that when we hold two conflicting thoughts or beliefs, we unconsciously adjust to make one fit with the other.
Cognative Dissonance Theory
400
The extent to which a concept is accuate and corresponds to the to the real world refers to what?
Validity
400
This type of practictioner can prescribe medication for psychological illnesses.
Psychiatrist
400
What standardized test is TYPICALLY required for entry into graduate school?
GRE Graduate Record Examination
400
Level of Education Required to become a Psychology Professor at a Large Univeristy
Ph.D (Doctorate)
500
Freud was an avid user of this type of drug.
Cocaine
500
Zimbardo's ____________ Experiment investigated how individuals adapted to the roles given to them.
Prision Experiment
500
These psychologist apply psychological principles to human resources, managment, and administration.
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
500
What are ways to prepare for graduate school?
Good GPA Good Test Scores Build Rapport w/ Professors (Recommendations) GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS IN RELEVANT ACTIVITES Visit school campuses Undergraduate Research
500
Level of Education Required to become a Psychiatrist
MD - Medical Doctor