Success as a Psychology Major（Second Edition）

著者名：Copeland, David E./Houska, Jeremy Ashton

SAGE Publications, Inc（2026/08/28発売）

• 言語：ENG
• ISBN：9781071969397
• eISBN：9781071969410

Description

Success as a Psychology Major is an essential guide for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology. Based on feedback from students, faculty, and career-preparation experts, this text helps readers maximize their college experience by honing study and communication skills, overcoming procrastination, conducting research and preparing for life after graduation. The fully updated Second Edition includes coverage of artificial intelligence (AI), discussion of the APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major, and two new chapters on how to build a professional network and practical advice for pursuing a career with a bachelor′s degree. Each chapter begins and ends with the story of a real student to illustrate the concepts from the chapter, and each section ends with specific "action steps" to help students, no matter their background or prior experiences, achieve their goals.

Table of Contents

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!)
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