What Psychology Majors Could (and Should) Be Doing by Paul J Silvia

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Undergraduate psychology majors learn to boost their future careers and academic success by engaging in valuable research, enhancing writing, public speaking, and analytical skills, while mastering CVs and personal statements. The guide reveals practical strategies for excelling in and beyond the classroom.

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What Psychology Majors Could (and Should) Be Doing by Paul J Silvia

The only book devoted to undergraduate professional skills in psychology, this second edition provides a new overview of the kinds of research experiences you might get, no matter what type of college you are attending, as well as tips for writing your CV and personal statement, succeeding in classes, and thinking about options after college.
2017 Choice Outstanding Academic Title

“This text should be required reading for all psychology majors…It should also be recommended reading for professors!” —Choice

This text should be required reading for all psychology majors…It should also be recommended reading for professors!

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Paul J. Silvia, PhD, is a social-personality psychologist at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He has served as the director of the department's honors program, and he teaches undergraduate courses on creativity, personality, academic writing, and professional skills. His other books include How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing (2 7) and Exploring the Psychology of Interest (2 ).

Peter F. Delaney, PhD, is a cognitive psychologist at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and former director of undergraduate studies in the psychology department. He has won several teaching awards and taught thousands of students, and he conducts laboratory research on human memory and learning.

Stuart Marcovitch, PhD, studies cognitive development at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He was the long-time faculty advisor for Psi Chi - the national honor society for psychology - and has been involved with continuously improving the undergraduate curriculum, especially the statistics and research methods components.
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ISBN 13 9781433823794
ISBN 10 1433823799
Title What Psychology Majors Could (and Should) Be Doing
Author Paul J Silvia
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher American Psychological Association (Apa)
Year published 2016-11-14
Number of pages 200
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.