Creator: Robert J. Sternberg
Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Sales Rank: 26409

Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Pages: 376
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 6.9 x 1

ISBN: 1591477328
Dewey Decimal Number: 150.2373
EAN: 9781591477327
ASIN: 1591477328

Publication Date: December 30, 2006
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Product Description
Career Paths in Psychology is a must-have resource for students contemplating a career in psychology, for psychologists considering switching between areas of psychology, and for professionals thinking of switching to psychology from another field. In this comprehensive anthology, authors selected for their distinction in their chosen careers offer their professional--and personal--perspectives on 19 different graduate-level careers in psychology. Few fields of study offer more career opportunities than does psychology, and readers will find thoughtful discussions, leavened with tips and insights gained from personal experience, on the full range, including (to name only a few) academia, clinical psychology, health and school psychology, clinical neuropsychology, and government service. Each chapter discusses the nature of the career, its advantages and disadvantages, how to prepare for it, typical activities, ranges of financial compensation, opportunities for employment, and the personal attributes needed for success in the career. "Day in the life" discussions give readers a glimpse into the prosaic realities, challenges, and rewards of each career that the lab or lecture hall rarely provides. Reprinted eight times since the publication of the first edition in 1997, Career Paths in Psychology is recognized as the "go-to" sourcebook for anyone seeking a candid portrait of different careers in this ever-changing field. The second edition has been expanded (discussions of five new careers added) and updated to reflect current trends and changes in the field.

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5 out of 5 stars

Career Paths in Psychology: Where Your Degree Can Take You December 27, 2007
R. Carlyle
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I found this book to be very useful because each chapter describes and discusses a different field of psychology and includes current opportunities and pay ranges. At the end of each chapter first-hand experience is shared by a Psychologist that is currently practicing or formerly practiced in the specific area of psychology being discussed. This book is a valuable resource for students pursuing or interested in pursuing a career in psychology; assisting in clarifying areas of specialty, expectations, and opportunities.

5 out of 5 stars

Fast service October 13, 2007
Jaclyn Conigliaro
0 out of 2 found this review helpful

I was very happy with this book the sender sent this book within a day of notice and it was very well taaken care of.

3 out of 5 stars

an OK textbook September 21, 2007
Zhujun Jiang (Kewanee, IL)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful

It's an OK text book. I know I would never buy a book like this for my own sake. However, since it's a PsyD program assigned textbook, I have to go through it. Get bored several times during the reading. It's alright informative; I did learn a little information after reading it. So i think it's alright.

5 out of 5 stars

Great for psych majors! May 10, 2006
M. Boone (Atlanta, GA USA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

I definitely recommend this book for any undergraduate who is a psychology major and is planning a career in psychology. The authors of each article cover their fields rather extensively, outlining a day in the life, average/median salaries, the responsibilities and educational tracks to their jobs, and more information on related careers in the field. It has many traditional psychology careers (academia, counseling, clinical in a hospital) as well as non-traditional "different" subfields (community, health psych, i/o psych, government research).

However, I only recommend it if you already have an idea that you want to go into the field of psychology but are having trouble deciding on a subfield. The book is really for people who already have a sort of basis in psych and know that they are interested, but need more information. If you still think that all a psychologist does is "couch work," it's DEFINITELY for you.

5 out of 5 stars

Great Overview for Exploration February 6, 2006
Erin (Cincinnati, OH USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

I read this book from the standpoint of a working person interested in getting into psychology. It gives a good overview of the different branches of psychology, and talks about days in the lives of psychologists, educational requirements, salaries, etc. Most of the jobs discussed require a PhD, so for me these jobs would be long term goals, but even so - reading this book was a good way to think about what branches of psychology appeal to me.

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