50 Things To Know About Majoring In Psychology

Author : Alora Rands
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 50 Things to Know About Majoring in Psychology written by Alora Rands and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you thinking about getting a degree in psychology? Have you ever wondered what you can do with a psychology degree? Or maybe you want to know more about what to expect to learn while you work towards your psychology degree. If you answered yes to any of these questions then this book is for you. For every possible question you may have about a psychology degree, this book with have an answer. 50 Things to Know About Majoring in Psychology by author Alora Rands offers a approach to the psychology major that is more detailed than ever before. Most books on the psychology major will only cover the surface of what to expect as a psych major. Although there's nothing wrong with that, there are so many things to know about the psychology degree. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, you'll discover inside knowledge of how to succeed as a psychology major.In these pages you'll discover the history of psychology, the jobs you can get with a psychology, tips for what you can expect during your college journey, and what you can expect after you get your degree. This book will help you decide if the psychology major is for you and give you tips to get ahead of your peers.By the time you finish this book, you will know more about majoring in psychology than most college seniors, So grab YOUR copy today. You'll be glad you did.

Author : Adrian Furnham
Publisher : Quercus
ISBN 13 : 1623651921
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 50 Psychology Ideas You Really Need to Know written by Adrian Furnham and published by Quercus. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How different are men and women's brains? Does altruism really exist? Are our minds blank slates at birth? And do dreams reveal our unconscious desires? If you have you ever grappled with these concepts, or tried your hand as an amateur psychologist, 50 Psychology Ideas You Really Need to Know could be just the book for you. Not only providing the answers to these questions and many more, this series of engaging and accessible essays explores each of the central concepts, as well as the arguments of key thinkers. Author Adrian Furnham offers expert and concise introductions to emotional behavior, cognition, mentalconditions--from stress to schizophrenia--rationality and personality development, amongst many others. This is a fascinating introduction to psychology for anyone interested in understanding the human mind.

Author : Dana S. Dunn
Publisher : Macmillan Higher Education
ISBN 13 : 1319528538
Total Pages : 648 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Psychology Major's Companion written by Dana S. Dunn and published by Macmillan Higher Education. This book was released on 2023-03-20 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Psychology Major’s Companion, Third Edition gives prospective and current psychology majors a roadmap for planning a career, letting them know what to expect from the undergraduate major, the larger discipline, and the marketplace beyond campus. Professors Dunn and Halonen include helpful skill-related tips, how to decide on options for course study, and how to apply to graduate school or get a job with an undergraduate degree.

Author : Alan Porter
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1789504333
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Degree in a Book: Psychology written by Alan Porter and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A perfect introduction for students and laypeople alike, A Degree in a Book: Psychology provides you with all the concepts you need to understand the fundamental issues. Filled with helpful diagrams, suggestions for further reading, and easily digestible features on the history of psychology, this book makes understanding the human mind easier than ever. Including the theories of Francis Galton, Sigmund Freud, Ivan Pavlov, and many more, it covers the whole range of psychological research. By the time you finish reading this book, you will be able to answer questions such as: • How do we learn? • Do groups make better decisions than individuals? • How do we study the living brain? • What are the components of personality?

Author : Dana S. Dunn
Publisher : Macmillan Higher Education
ISBN 13 : 1319254551
Total Pages : 565 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Psychology Major's Companion written by Dana S. Dunn and published by Macmillan Higher Education. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 map to planning their career in psychology. The authors include helpful skill-related tips, how to decide on options for course study, and how to apply to graduate school or get a job with an undergraduate degree.

Author : Scott O. Lilienfeld
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444360744
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology written by Scott O. Lilienfeld and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology uses popular myths as a vehicle for helping students and laypersons to distinguish science from pseudoscience. Uses common myths as a vehicle for exploring how to distinguish factual from fictional claims in popular psychology Explores topics that readers will relate to, but often misunderstand, such as 'opposites attract', 'people use only 10% of their brains', and 'handwriting reveals your personality' Provides a 'mythbusting kit' for evaluating folk psychology claims in everyday life Teaches essential critical thinking skills through detailed discussions of each myth Includes over 200 additional psychological myths for readers to explore Contains an Appendix of useful Web Sites for examining psychological myths Features a postscript of remarkable psychological findings that sound like myths but that are true Engaging and accessible writing style that appeals to students and lay readers alike

Author : Dana S. Dunn
Publisher : Worth
ISBN 13 : 9781319021436
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Psychology Major's Companion written by Dana S. Dunn and published by Worth. This book was released on 2016-07-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this handy guide, the authors address the experiences and concerns of both traditional students and adult learners returning to their studies, and offer unbiased advice to help readers understand whether studying Psychology is right for them. The book answers key questions about studying Psychology including: What do psychologists do? Where do they work? Is Psychology the right choice for you? What skills and benefits does an undergraduate degree in Psychology provide? How can I leverage my studies by pursuing the right organizational memberships, summer jobs, and internships? What jobs are available to undergraduate Psychology students who decide not to pursue postgraduate study? How do I begin a job search right out of college? How can I make my application a compelling one? Of what benefit will studying Psychology be to my life outside beyond my education and my career? To create this guide, authors Dunn and Halonen drew extensively on experiences with their own students, as well as interactions with colleagues. This is useful reading for anyone beginning their studies in Psychology at undergraduate level.

Author : Tara L. Kuther
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1544359497
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Psychology Major′s Handbook written by Tara L. Kuther and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Psychology Major’s Handbook offers students a wealth of practical information to succeed throughout their college journey—from choosing a major and learning how to study to writing papers and deciding what to do after graduation. Drawing on over 20 years of experiences, questions, ideas, and enthusiasm from working with students, best-selling author Tara L. Kuther covers topics relevant to all learners regardless of major, such as developing an active learning style, honing study skills, and becoming more self-aware. The handbook also addresses the specific needs of psychology students with guidance on the process of writing terms papers, how to read articles, and how to write APA-Style empirical reports. Thoroughly revised, the Fifth Edition emphasizes psychological literacy and pays particular attention to the role of technology and social media in students′ lives.

Author : R. Eric Landrum
Publisher : Pearson Higher Ed
ISBN 13 : 0205969372
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Psychology Major written by R. Eric Landrum and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Strategies for success for the psychology major Landrum/Davis provides strategies for success that will allow students to achieve their career goals, whatever they may be. The authors provide fundamental tips and advice that can be useful to all students, but especially useful for psychology majors. This text standardizes and catalogs much of the practical advice that professors often give to students—providing tips on how to do well in all classes, how to find research ideas, and how to write papers in general APA format. Also, the book contains up-to-date career information that faculty might not normally have at their fingertips, including the latest salary figures for a number of psychology-related jobs and occupations. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers should be able to: Describe why psychology is a practical subject for any student to study. Identify career opportunities for holders of a Bachelor’s degree in psychology Identify career opportunities for holders of a Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology. Find research ideas and write papers in APA format. Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, please visit www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab: ValuePack ISBN-10: TBD / ValuePack ISBN-13: TBD

Author : Amira Rezec Wegenek
Publisher : American Psychological Association (APA)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Insider's Guide to the Psychology Major written by Amira Rezec Wegenek and published by American Psychological Association (APA). This book was released on 2010 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of the psychology major, subdisciplines within the field, graduate programs and the admissions process, career opportunities for all degree types, internships, and free resources for students.