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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Dear Student | |
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| What Is Psychology? | |
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| Chapter Guide | |
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| The Scope of Psychology | |
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| Subfields within Psychology | |
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| Differences among Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Counselors, and Social Workers | |
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| Overview of The Psychology Major's Handbook | |
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| Suggested Reading | |
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| Web Resources | |
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| Is Psychology for You? | |
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| Chapter Guide | |
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| Journaling to Self-Awareness | |
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| Self-Assessment | |
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| Deciding on Psychology | |
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| Suggested Readings | |
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| Web Resources | |
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| Journal Exercises | |
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| Take an Active Role in Your Education | |
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| Chapter Guide | |
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| Recognize the Covert Curriculum | |
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| Develop Professional Relationships with Faculty | |
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| The Importance of a Mentor | |
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| Opportunities for Activity: Research Experience | |
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| Research Outlets: Presentations and Publications | |
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| Field Experience: Internships and Practica | |
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| Suggested Readings | |
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| Web Resources | |
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| Journal Exercises | |
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| Study Tips: Tools for Academic Success | |
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| Chapter Guide | |
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| Self-Awareness: The Key to Success | |
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| Time Management | |
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| Reading: Tips for Improving Comprehension and Efficiency | |
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| Note-Taking Tips | |
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| Study Tips | |
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| Test-Taking Tips | |
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| Suggested Readings | |
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| Web Resources | |
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| Journal Exercises | |
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| Writing a Literature Review Paper | |
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| Chapter Guide | |
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| What Is a Literature Review? | |
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| Selecting a Topic | |
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| Reading | |
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| Recording Your Research: Take Notes | |
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| Writing Your Paper | |
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| Suggested Readings | |
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| Web Resources | |
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| Journal Exercises | |
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| Writing an Empirical Paper | |
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| Chapter Guide | |
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| APA Style: The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association | |
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| Structure of the Empirical Paper | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Suggested Readings | |
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| Web Resources | |
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| Journal Exercises | |
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| Sample Paper | |
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| What Can I Do with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology? | |
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| Chapter Guide | |
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| Goals of Undergraduate Education in Psychology | |
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| Skills and Abilities Sought by Employers | |
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| Jobs for Psychology Majors | |
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| Acquire Useful Skills and Enhance Your Employability | |
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| Suggested Readings | |
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| Web Resources | |
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| Journal Exercises | |
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| Finding a Job with Your Bachelor's Degree | |
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| Chapter Guide | |
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| Finding Job Openings | |
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| Completing Job Applications | |
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| Preparing Your Resume | |
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| Writing the Cover Letter | |
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| Interviewing | |
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| Getting a Job Offer | |
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| Suggested Readings | |
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| Web Resources | |
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| Journal Exercises | |
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| What Can I Do with a Graduate Degree in Psychology? | |
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| Chapter Guide | |
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| Reasons for Pursing a Graduate Degree | |
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| Graduate-Level Careers in Psychology | |
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| The Master's Degree | |
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| The Doctoral Degree | |
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| Suggested Readings | |
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| Web Resources | |
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| Journal Exercises | |
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| Applying to Graduate School in Psychology | |
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| Chapter Guide | |
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| Should You Go to Graduate School? | |
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| Applying to Graduate School | |
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| The Application | |
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| Being Accepted | |
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| Dealing with Rejection | |
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| Suggested Readings | |
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| Web Resources | |
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| Journal Exercise | |
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| References | |