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980447
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b734817
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Oster, Gerald D.
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| Title & Author
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Life as a psychologist : : career choices and insights /\ Gerald D. Oster.
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| Publication Statement
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Westport, Conn. :: Praeger Publishers,, 2006.
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1 online resource (xviii, 159 pages)
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| ISBN
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0313049599
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: 9780313049590
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-135) and index.
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| Contents
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1. Discovering psychology -- Why study psychology? -- Psychology as a scientific discipline -- Psychology as a vocation / David G. Myers -- Exploring meaningful questions / Steven R. Lopez -- Psychology in the twenty-first century -- Reasons for pursuing psychology / Judith Rodin -- Life as a psychologist : reflections / Ellen S. Berscheid -- A discipline on the rise -- Expanding psychology's scope -- Psychology in today's world / Norman Abeles -- Psychological collaboration in everyday practice -- Social responsibility / Stephen D. Fabick -- Memorable moments in the classroom / John Harvey -- Career paths within psychology -- Consulting as a psychologist / Ellen Lent.
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2. Psychology as the "right" career choice -- Striving to fulfill your needs -- Understanding yourself / Robert J. Sternberg -- Directional changes, mentors, and passions / Marilyn T. Erickson -- College and career goals -- Why didn't I go into another field? / Bill Levin -- Psychology : an ever-changing discipline -- Transitions from graduate school to practice / Joan Offerle -- Finding meaning in community psychology / Julian Rappaport -- Making psychology your career -- High school preparation -- The undergraduate years -- Bachelor's degree -- Postgraduate study -- Today's marketplace -- Marketing your skills -- Progressive training -- Combining law and psychology / Brian H. Bornstein -- Focus on career questions -- Life as a military psychologist / Frank H. Rath Jr.
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3. Current issues in psychology -- A discipline with far-ranging effects -- Involvement in shaping public policy / Pat DeLeon -- Challenging the school system / William Crain -- Gay and lesbian issues / Esther D. Rothblum -- Responding to society's needs -- Balancing work and family / Michelle Nealon-Woods -- Psychology : a future of change -- An alternative career in psychology : public health / Thomas R. Prohaska -- Roles of psychologists -- Depression research / Steven D. Hollon -- Studying memory and language / Lise Abrams -- Creating Latino mentoring programs / Gustavo Carlo -- Variety and flexibility as a faculty member / Steven Prentice-Dunn -- Training as a social psychologist / Ellen J. Langer -- Exploring group behavior / Donelson R. Forsyth -- Courtroom psychology / Stanley Brodsky -- Peace psychology / Daniel J. Christie.
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4. The ins and outs of graduate school -- Graduate school : a long but productive process -- Graduate programs versus career goals -- Increasing advantages of master's degrees -- The passion of a doctoral education -- Obtaining feedback -- A continuous cycle with a positive ending -- Doing your homework -- The realities of applying to graduate school -- The uniqueness of a graduate school experience -- The research grind -- How to stay motivated -- Final steps to completion -- Finding the "right" advisor -- Questions to ask -- Practical considerations -- Beyond graduation -- Keeping your sanity -- Your curriculum vitae -- Considering that first job -- The interview process.
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5. Pioneers of psychology -- Past leaders in psychology -- Personal assessment and the MMPI / James N. Butcher -- Cross-cultural psychology / Harry C. Triandis -- Psychobiology and cognitive science / J. Bruce Overmier -- Studying the child's mind / John H. Flavell -- Social psychology and the public interest / M. Brewster Smith -- Altruism and aggressive behavior / Leonard Berkowitz -- Inkblots to executive leadership / Wayne Holtzman.
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6. Meaningful careers and lessons learned -- Concluding thoughts as a psychologist -- A lifetime of adventure and appreciation / Ernest J. Lenz -- Discovering personal meaning in your work / Stephen P. Hinshaw -- Passionate teaching and lessons learned / David G. Myers.
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| Abstract
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This book includes advice on making the "right" choice from among psychology careers in fields old and new, the ins and outs of graduate school, and the lessons seasoned professionals learned in their quests for meaningful careers.
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Psychology-- Vocational guidance.
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PSYCHOLOGY-- Reference.
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Psychology-- Vocational guidance.
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| Dewey Classification
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150.23/73
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| LC Classification
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BF76.O88 2006eb
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