Applying to graduate school in psychology : advice from successful students and prominent psychologists / edited by Amanda C. Kracen and Ian J. Wallace.
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| Language: | English |
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Washington, DC :
American Psychological Association,
[2008], ©2008.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Physical Description: | xx, 235 pages ; 26 cm |
| Format: | Book |
Contents:
- An overview of the field of psychology / Hector Y Adames
- A snapshot of psychology: the personal and professional benefits I've enjoyed / Gerald P. Koocher
- Life as a psychology graduate student / Hayal Z. Kackar
- Graduate school: advice for all times / Elizabeth F. Loftus
- Financial considerations in pursuing a graduate degree in psychology / Ian J. Wallace
- My financial considerations: the varied hats I've worn / Melba J. T. Vasquez
- Finding a fit / Alison B. Breland
- What to look for in a graduate mentor: ten qualities to find a fit / Robert J. Sternberg
- The application process / Kristine M. Molina
- The application process from a faculty member's perspective: how I evaluate applications / Clara E. Hill
- Bolstering an application / Sangeet S. Khemlani
- Bolstering a career: the supports and satisfactions of networking / David G. Myers
- Campus visits and interviewing / Darby E. Saxbe
- Admissions interviews from a faculty member's perspective: the challenge of honest self-presentation / Hector. F. Meyers
- Fielding offers and making a final decision / Amanda C. Kracen
- Making decisions: my reflections on graduate school and career choices / Roy F. Baumeister
- What happens if...alternatives for unsuccessful applicants / Frank J. Corigliano
- My journey overcoming barriers: identifying alternatives and pursuing passions / James O. Prochaska.