Success as a Psychology Major 2/e

David E. Copeland is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He earned his Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from the University of Notre Dame in 2003. He has published psychology research articles in journals such as Memory & Cognition, Psychology and Aging, and Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, and has co-authored several book chapters. He has been recognized with three teaching awards, an outstanding mentorship award, and an outstanding faculty advisor award (for the UNLV Psi Chi chapter). He has been the Undergraduate Director for the Department of Psychology, a faculty advisor for Psi Chi, and has taught a variety of psychology courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level. In particular, he designed and has been teaching an Introduction to the Psychology Major course for psychology majors and minors at UNLV. In addition, he has supervised and mentored doctoral students who have gone on to careers in both academia and the private sector, has helped numerous undergraduates prepare for and gain admission into graduate school, and has also worked with students to help them find jobs or volunteer opportunities after completing their bachelor's degree. Dr. Jeremy Ashton Houska is Director of Educational Effectiveness at the University of La Verne (ULV). Prior to that, he enjoyed serving as Vice President for Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Design, Director of Institutional Research and Assessment, as well as an Associate Professor of Psychology. His teaching has been recognized by a number of awards, including the Society for the Teaching of Psychology's (Division 2 of the American Psychological Association) Wilbert J. McKeachie Teaching Excellence Award in 2009. Houska has taught a variety of courses in the psychology curriculum, namely the Introduction to the Psychology Major course for first-year students, and a section of Introductory Psychology specially designed for psychology majors. As an advisor to organizations such as Psi Chi, he partners with students to design opportunities that foster their professional growth and leadership development. Houska earned his Ph.D. in experimental psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, M.A. in general-experimental psychology from California State University, San Bernardino, and B.S. in psychology from ULV.

Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Chapter 1: Welcome to Psychology...Let's Get Started 1.0 Meet Kris 1.1 The Good (and Bad) About the Psychology Major 1.2 Becoming a Superstar Psychology Student 1.3 Who Can Benefit from this Book? 1.4 Your Challenge (Should You Choose to Accept It) 1.5 Lesson 01-What Kris Learned (And You Can Learn Too!) Chapter 2: Practical Student Tips 2.0 Meet Nicole 2.1 What Percentage of Your Courses Should Be In-Person or Online? 2.2 Grading Policies and the Value of the Syllabus! 2.3 Classroom and Note-Taking Tips 2.4 Study Skills-Study Like a Champion! 2.5 Quiz and Exam Tips 2.6 Learning from Graded Activities 2.7 Ethics as a Student 2.8 Lesson 02-What Nicole Learned (And You Can Learn Too!) Chapter 3: Productivity, Regret, and Time Management 3.0 Meet Emerson 3.1 Understanding Procrastination 3.2 Productivity Mindsets and Regret 3.3 Productivity Strategies 3.4 Following Through and Taking Action 3.5 Earn Scholarships and Grants to Free Up Your Time 3.6 Rejection and Failure Will Happen-Be Ready for It! 3.7 Lesson 03-What Emerson Learned (And You Can Learn Too!) Chapter 4: Psychology Students Build Skills and Knowledge 4.0 Meet PJ 4.1 Skillful Psychology Students 4.2 Improving Your Technology Skills 4.3 Critical Thinking and Data Skills 4.4 Acting Professionally and Skillfully Working with Others 4.5 Typical Psychology Courses and Subfields 4.6 Majors, Minors, Certificates, and Micro-Credentials 4.7 Finding and Selecting the Best Courses for You 4.8 Lesson 04-What PJ Learned (And You Can Learn Too!) Chapter 5: Research and Helping Opportunities 5.0 Meet Trinity 5.1 Succeeding with Research-Why You Should Consider It 5.2 Research Opportunities and What You Might Do 5.3 How to Become a Psychology Research Assistant 5.4 Helping Roles-Becoming a Peer Mentor or a Teaching Assistant (TA) 5.5 Service Learning-Applying Course Content and Helping Others 5.6 Lesson 05-What Trinity Learned (And You Can Learn Too!) Chapter 6: Finding, Reading, and Thinking About Psychology Research 6.0 Meet Hayley 6.1 Library Skills, Part 1-Evaluating Sources 6.2 Library Skills, Part 2-Using Databases to Find Sources 6.3 A (Relatively Painless) Guide to Reading APA Style Research Articles 6.4 Critically Consuming Psychological Research 6.5 Lesson 06-What Hayley Learned (And You Can Learn Too!) Chapter 7: Communication Skills-Writing and Presenting 7.0 Meet Alex 7.1 Develop Your Writing Skills 7.2 Writing APA Style Research Papers 7.3 Plagiarism, Citations, and References-Which of These is not like the Other? 7.4 Presenting is a Skill You Can Develop 7.5 Research Presentations-Tips for Talks and Posters 7.6 Lesson 07-What Alex Learned (And You Can Learn Too!) Chapter 8: Getting Help from Others-Networks and Mentors 8.0 Meet Ava 8.1 Give Networking a Chance 8.2 Common Reasons Why Students Resist Networking (and How to Work Through Them) 8.3 Meeting People Through Your Institution 8.4 Networking and Mentors 8.5 Meet Your Professors 8.6 Networking Communication Tips 8.7 Lesson 08-What Ava Learned (And You Can Learn Too!) Chapter 9: Student Clubs, Professional Organizations, and Conferences 9.0 Meet Dhruv 9.1 Student Clubs and Organizations-Get Involved! 9.2 Psi Chi and Psi Beta Honor Societies in Psychology 9.3 National and International Psychology Organizations 9.4 Regional, Local, and Specialty Psychology Organizations 9.5 Attending a Psychology Conference and Doing it Right 9.6 Research Grants, Travel Grants, and Awards 9.7 Lesson 09-What Dhruv Learned (And You Can Learn Too!) Chapter 10: Career Preparation-Thinking about You and Your Future 10.0 Meet Tia 10.1 Career Planning Matters (but Balance Matters Too) 10.2 Passion and Job Framing 10.3 Should You Build a Career Plan (or Figure It Out as You Go)? 10.4 Know Yourself-Self-Assessment, Interests, and Fit 10.5 Careers and Money 10.6 Your New Best Friend - The Campus Career Center 10.6 Your New Best Friend - The Campus Career Center 10.7 Lesson 10-What Tia Learned (And You Can Learn Too!) Chapter 11: Preparation for Bachelor's Degree Career Options 11.0 Meet Antonio 11.1 Bachelor's Degree Jobs-Some Possibilities to Consider 11.2 Advice from Psychology Students with a Bachelor's Degree 11.3 Exploring Jobs and Job Titles 11.4 Internships 11.5 Finding Internships 11.6 Other Alternatives (to Internships) 11.7 Preparing for Interviews 11.8 Lesson 11-What Antonio Learned (And You Can Learn Too!) Chapter 12: Careers with a Graduate or Professional Degree 12.0 Meet Dylan 12.1 Helping Professions 12.2 Applied Psychology and Professional Degree Paths 12.3 Teaching, Research, Administrative, and Analytical Paths 12.4 Choose Your Own Adventure-Unique Paths 12.5 Dig Deep-Learn All You Can About Career Possibilities 12.6 Conduct Informational Interviews 12.7 Lesson 12-What Dylan Learned (And You Can Learn Too!) Chapter 13: All About Graduate School 13.0 Meet Amirah 13.1 Is Graduate School Right for You? 13.2 So Many Options-A Variety of Subfields and Degrees 13.3 Finding Graduate Programs that Fit You 13.4 How Graduate School Differs from Undergraduate Studies 13.5 Money and Graduate School 13.6 Current and Former Grad Students Provide Advice 13.7 Lesson 13-What Amirah Learned (And You Can Learn Too!) Chapter 14: Getting Into Graduate School 14.0 Meet Jalen 14.1 What Do Graduate Programs Value? 14.2 The Grad School Application Process 14.3 Letters of Recommendation 14.4 Personal Statements and Essays 14.5 Standardized Tests-The GRE 14.6 Interviews and the Acceptance (or Rejection) Decisions 14.7 Lesson 14-What Jalen Learned (And You Can Learn Too!) Chapter 15: Documenting Your Past Accomplishments and Planning Your Future 15.0 Meet Hannah 15.1 Use a Portfolio to Track Your Experiences and Skills 15.2 Building Resumes and Cover Letters 15.3 Constructing Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) 15.4 Looking Forward-Create Your Career Plan 15.5 Take Care of Yourself and Express Gratitude 15.6 Lesson 15-What Hannah Learned (And You Can Learn Too!) References

Success as a Psychology Major, Second Edition, is an essential resource that integrates foundational knowledge with the practical skills psychology majors need to excel academically and launch successful careers. -- Dr. Lori Perez * Pre-pub review *