Majoring in Psychology

Helms, Jery L.; Rogers, Daniel T.

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“…Indeed, this was an initial reason for focusing on this course for the UV intervention. However, our department has sought to emphasize the value of research skills for the modern job market in our mandatory lower-division “Psychology as a Major and Career” course (Helms & Rogers, 2015), and for developing critical thinking and analytical skills, consistent with Goal 2 of the American Psychological Association guidelines for the undergraduate psychology major (American Psychological Association [APA], 2013). These efforts likely helped students recognize the relevance of research skills for their future success before enrolling in the course.…”

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Utility value intervention fails to boost student motivation and performance in psychology courses.

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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology

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Students sometimes fail to perceive value in course content. Previous research, guided by the expectancy-value theory, suggests utility value (UV) interventions may increase perceived value, motivation, and interest. The current study tests the application of a UV intervention in an applied setting by examining its impact on academic performance, perceptions of course value, and interest in two undergraduate psychology classes. Psychology students enrolled in research methods and educational psychology courses were randomly assigned to either a UV or control (stress management) condition. Exam scores and self-reported UV and interest were collected before and after the intervention. It was expected that students in the UV intervention condition would report greater perceived UV, interest, and score higher on the postintervention exam relative to students in the control condition. Contrary to predictions, there was no evidence to suggest that the intervention had an effect, as no significant change was detected in perceived value, interest, or performance. Possible reasons for this finding are discussed, along with practical suggestions for the utilization of UV interventions in classroom settings.

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Utility value intervention fails to boost student motivation and performance in psychology courses.

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et al. 2023

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“…College advisors and career counselors are also better trained to help psychology major plan for careers that may or may not include graduate school. Finally, there are a number of books devoted to being a psychology major that include chapters on career planning (Dunn & Halonen, 2016; Helms & Rogers, 2011; Hettich & Landrum, 2014; Kuther, 2015; Landrum & Davis, 2013) as well as books focused solely on careers in psychology (Kuther & Morgan, 2012; McDonald & Das, 2008).…”

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Using the Internet to Facilitate Career Choices in Psychology-Related Fields

Golding

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Malik

2017

Teaching of Psychology

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Career planning for psychology majors has broadened to include a diverse array of opportunities (e.g., medicine, law, education, government, and military). The Internet has made it possible for students to learn about and quickly obtain information regarding these new career options. This article describes various career resources on the Internet and highlights which websites might be best for students with a clear career direction, as well as those for students who are unclear about what the future holds. The websites described include large sites not affiliated with a college, university, or professional organization. Other websites described are affiliated with a(n) (a) psychology department, (b) department of the federal government, (c) for-profit company or nonprofit organization, (d) professional organization, and (e) online career management site.

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Majoring in Psychology

Cited by 2 publications

References 114 publications

Utility value intervention fails to boost student motivation and performance in psychology courses.

Utility value intervention fails to boost student motivation and performance in psychology courses.

Using the Internet to Facilitate Career Choices in Psychology-Related Fields

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