The Psychology Majors Handbook

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The Psychology Majors Handbook

• Chapter 2
• Is Psychology for You?

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Developing Self-Awareness

• Journaling
• Self-exploration
• Self-help
• Getting organized
• Solving problems
• Enhancing communication skills
• Developing creativity
• Keeping a record

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Developing Self-Awareness

• Self-Assessment
• Identity
• I am
• Strengths
• My strengths are
• Weaknesses
• My weaknesses are
• Interest in Psychology
• I am interested in psychology because

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Developing Self-Awareness

• Hollands Self-Directed Search Personality Types
• Realistic
• Practical, candid, nature lover, calm, reserved,
  restrained, independent, systematic, and
  persistent.
• Investigative
• Curious, logical, observant, precise,
  intellectual, cautious, introspective, reserved,
  unbiased, and independent.
• Artistic
• Intuitive, unconventional, moody, nonconforming,
  expressive, unique, pensive, spontaneous,
  compassionate, bold, direct, and idealistic.

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Developing Self-Awareness

• Hollands Self-Directed Search Personality Types
• Social
• Friendly, cooperative, idealistic, perceptive,
  outgoing, understanding, supportive, generous,
  dependable, forgiving, patient, compassionate,
  and eloquent.
• Enterprising
• Confident, assertive, determined, talkative,
  extroverted, energetic, animated, social,
  persuasive, fashionable, spontaneous, daring,
  accommodating, and optimistic.
• Conventional
• Meticulous, numerically inclined, conscientious,
  precise, adept, conforming, orderly, practical,
  frugal, structured, courteous, acquiescent, and
  persistent.

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Deciding on Psychology

• Do I enjoy this subject?
• Can I do well in this subject?
• Do I tend to seek out other students and faculty
  in this department for discussions and informal
  activities?
• How will this major prepare me for graduate study
  or employment?