JEOPARDY Psych 105 Exam 2 1

100 200 300 400 500 Majoring in Psychology Advanced Schooling PSYCH at PSU-UP All Mixed Up 1 All Mixed Up 2 2

Majoring in Psychology 100 How is Psychology similar to the natural sciences? Both are interested in biological and biochemical foundations of behavior and thought. Both are interested in humans and non-human animals. Both use experimental methods. 3

Majoring in Psychology 200 What do Psychology and the social sciences share? They share an interest in societies, groups, social influences, social identity, and social power. 4

Majoring in Psychology 300 Why is Psychology mistaken for a humanity? Both Psychology and the humanities share an interest in the human experience. 5

Majoring in Psychology 400 You are at an interview. The recruiter emphasizes the importance of social skills. What does the interviewer mean by “social skills?” Appreciation for diversity, strong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution skills, and ability to work on a team. 6

Majoring in Psychology 500 Psychology has a combination of qualities that make it unique. What are they? Psychology… is a science studies of human and non-human behavior studies the brain, the mind, social/group phenomena, and how they interact develops real-world applications/interventions uses science to test effectiveness of applications/interventions 7

Advanced Schooling 100 What are some ways that grad schools offer financial assistance to grad students? Paid teaching assistant positions, paid research assistant positions, and fellowships (scholarships) 8

Advanced Schooling 200 It is a common myth that taking time off before grad school is a bad idea. Why is this a myth? You can use this time wisely to benefit your future! The time could be spent in related work experiences, internships, research experiences, or simply honing your interests! 9

Advanced Schooling 300 If you want to be a psychiatrist, what type of degree, schooling, and licensure will you need? A D.O. or MD degree; years of medical school with residency training; a medical license. 10

Advanced Schooling 400 In this career, you work with clients who have developmental, emotional, physical, or cognitive challenges to improve their everyday functioning. What career is this? Occupational therapist 11

Why is the Master’s degree more popular than the doctoral degree? Advanced Schooling 500 Why is the Master’s degree more popular than the doctoral degree? It is usually practice oriented It requires less schooling time (2-3 yrs vs 6-8 yrs) It costs less money Masters programs are offered in more geographical areas 12

PSYCH at PSU-UP 100 As a psychology major, you have to meet breadth requirements. This consists of 12 credits of ____ courses. 200-level 13

PSYCH at PSU-UP 200 What are the prescribed courses for psychology majors, and what grade do you need in those courses to earn a psychology degree? You need a C or better in Psych 100 Psych 105 Psych 301W Psych 490 14

PSYCH at PSU-UP 300 To meet the depth requirement, psychology majors must receive a C or better in how many credits of 400-level courses? 12 credits, not including Psych 490 15

PSYCH at PSU-UP 400 What are the Entrance to Major (ETM) requirements for the psychology major? Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher A grade of C or better in PSYCH 100, STAT 200, at least 3 cr. of GQ courses (not including STAT 200), at least 3 cr. of GS courses (not including PSYCH 100) 16

PSYCH at PSU-UP 500 What are the benefits of participating in extra undergraduate opportunities? Better letters of recommendation Chance to develop data skills needed in grad school Chance to test own interest in material Can enhance transcript Can preview career-related experiences 17

All Mixed Up 1 100 I focused on the biological instinct, the importance of child development, and the unconscious mind. Who am I? Sigmund Freud 18

According to the Gestaltists, therapy should focus on … All Mixed Up 1 200 According to the Gestaltists, therapy should focus on … The reality construction process and the immediate experience. 19

All Mixed Up 1 300 How did early biology contribute to the misunderstanding pf psychology? It promoted un-validated treatments and reduced the credibility of ‘experts’ and ‘scientists.’ 20

All Mixed Up 1 400 What view focuses on people’s drive to find meaning in personal experience, self-improvement, and the “indivisible self?” Humanism 21

All Mixed Up 1 500 Many people confuse psychology and recipe knowledge. What is recipe knowledge? Recipe knowledge is a set of step-by-step instructions that lead to a solution! This is not what psychology is about! 22

All Mixed Up 2 100 I founded the first psychology lab and published the first psychology journal. Who am I? Wilhelm Wundt 23

People want Psychology to answer big questions, but …. All Mixed Up 2 200 People want Psychology to answer big questions, but …. …fear what Psychology might reveal and don’t understand that science doesn’t answer big questions 24

All Mixed Up 2 300 What are the five stereotypes of psychologists often portrayed in the media? Dr. Wonderful, Dr. Rigid, Dr. Line Crosser, Dr. Dippy, and Dr. Evil 25

What is the mind-body debate? All Mixed Up 2 400 What is the mind-body debate? The debate about what the mind is, what the mind is made of, and if the mind is different from the brain 26

What are the three components of Plato’s dualistic soul? All Mixed Up 2 500 What are the three components of Plato’s dualistic soul? Immortal/Rational (mind) Courageous/Emotional (body) Appetitive body desires/drives (body) 27