Designed to help both prospective and current psychology majors know what to expect from the undergraduate major, the larger discipline, and the marketplace beyond campus, The Psychology Major’s Companion, Second Edition gives students a ...
To create this guide, authors Dunn and Halonen drew extensively on experiences with their own students, as well as interactions with colleagues, especially those who are active in the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (Division 2 of ...
Presented in a modular format with a student-friendly narrative, this text is a step-by-step road map to a fulfilling and meaningful experience as a student of psychology.
Students with an external locus of control tend to experience higher levels of stress (Gadzella, 1994), more frequent illness (Roddenberry & Renk, 2010), and higher rates of substance use (Segal, 1974). In addition to these correlates, ...
The text features a carefully curated selection of articles that address psychology-related careers, the ways in which degrees can shape career opportunities, the importance of developing a strong network of colleagues, and prevailing myths ...
Further chapters explore nontraditional diversity topics, such as weightism, ageism, and social stigma. Integrated throughout the text are applications of these topics to timely social issues.
- Developing a strong network of colleagues. - Prevailing myths about majoring in psychology. This collection of readings, articles, and resources places a special emphasis on multicultural issues in the psychology workforce.
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"The Psychology Major's Handbook has its roots in my own experience as a student. Over twenty years ago, I wrote the first edition of this book, hoping to create the manual and mentor that I wish I had had as an undergraduate student.
In this book the authors present additional personal and community narratives and extended examples to enliven their writing.