1. JEOPARDY
Psych 105
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2. 100 200 300 400 500 Majoring in Psychology Advanced Schooling PSYCH at
PSU-UP
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3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

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

24. People want Psychology to answer big questions, but ….
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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

25. 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

26. What is the mind-body debate?
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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

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