PrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorChapter 1. What Is Psychology? What Is Psychology? Psychology's Breadth Myths About Psychology Degrees in Psychology Overview of The Psychology Major's HandbookChapter 2. Choosing a Major: Is Psychology for You? College Majors and Careers How to Learn About Yourself Choosing PsychologyChapter 3. What Can I Do With a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology? Skills and Attributes Sought by Employers Jobs for Psychology Majors Learning About Careers Match Your Training to Your GoalsChapter 4. Take an Active Role in Your Education Take an Active Role: Academic Advising Get to Know Professors Get Research Experience Get Applied Experience Get Involved in the DisciplineChapter 5. Self-Management Skills Attitudes, Beliefs, and Achievement Time Management Strategies for EfficiencyChapter 6. Study Tips: Tools for Academic Success Are You Prepared to Succeed? Reading Tips: Improve Your Comprehension and Efficiency Getting the Most Out of Class: Note-Taking Tips Preparing for Exams Test-Taking TipsChapter 7. Writing a Literature Review What Is a Literature Review? How to Select a Topic Read and Record Your Research Material Avoid Plagiarism Write Your PaperChapter 8.

Writing an Empirical Paper APA Style: The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association Structure of the Empirical PaperChapter 9. Finding a Job With Your Bachelor's Degree Applying for Jobs Social Media and Your Job Hunt Prepare Your Résumé Interview The Job OfferChapter 10. What Can I Do With a Graduate Degree in Psychology? Why Go to Graduate School? Graduate Degrees Graduate-Level Careers in PsychologyChapter 11. Applying to Graduate School in Psychology What Is Graduate School Like? Should You Go to Graduate School? Selecting Graduate Programs The Application What Do Graduate Admissions Committees Look For? The Interview Application OutcomesReferencesIndex.