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(More customer reviews)Fantastic book. This is one of many books I have looked through to demystify the many paths of psychology and it stands out, head and shoulders, from all the rest. As a psychology major, I am finding one of the difficulties of planning is in trying to figure out a huge variety of choices in this very diverse field, and where exactly the paths lead. It can be confusing! Finding your "place" in psychology is like trying to follow a flow chart with arrows crossing and overlapping all over the place.
This book lays it out in the most understandable format I have seen. The authors explain it from the biggest picture to the smaller details. They explain things like the difference between PhD and PsyD, the overarching fields of academia and applied psychology, first from a theoretical standpoint and then a practical standpoint. The book explores concepts such as what these categories encompass, how they overlap, what kinds of careers people actually have within them? There are very relevant essays included, from students and professionals, that discuss the kinds of activities/interests/involvement that helped guide them in their choices, what their career involves, what a typical day for them might be like. The essays truly helped me get a better picture on each subject, and even gave me some ideas of areas I would like to explore.
There was information in there that I had not seen elsewhere. It covered things like an explanation of journal articles, evaluating graduate school programs (most info out there tells you how to prepare, but not how to choose the right one for you), and ways to seek applied experience.
Great book. I highly recommend to any psych student, or anyone interested in the field.
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Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors. To gain an edge and get ahead, current and prospective psychology majors need access to insider knowledge.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.To make the process more interactive and proactive, students will benefit from the handy assessments, timelines, exercises, tips on enhancing employability, testimonials from students and professionals, and recommended resources, including web sites, journals, and conferences.Like a good mentor, this book expertly motivates and empowers students to be proactive in exploring their educational and career options. Whether the ultimate goal is to enter the workforce or graduate school, following this insider guidance will save undergraduates time and increase their chances of success.
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