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Reviews the book Career Paths in Psychology: Where Your Degree Can Take You, edited by Robert J. Sternberg (see record 2016-19423-000). This third edition provides a useful review of career options for students of psychology who are or will study the discipline at the graduate level. The three main...

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Veröffentlicht in:PsycCritiques 2016-11, Vol.61 (48), p.No Pagination Specified-No Pagination Specified
1. Verfasser: Pittenger, David J.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Reviews the book Career Paths in Psychology: Where Your Degree Can Take You, edited by Robert J. Sternberg (see record 2016-19423-000). This third edition provides a useful review of career options for students of psychology who are or will study the discipline at the graduate level. The three main sections examine careers in higher education, clinical and counseling practices, or professional areas outside the academy and traditional clinical settings. The organization of each chapter provides a general overview of each career path, its potential benefits and limitations, and training necessary to work in a particular venue. The book can well serve the student who is unsure of his or her career path and wishes a quick precise of available options. Faculty advisors who work with ambitious undergraduate students wishing to pursue a graduate degree may also find the book a useful resource to guide students. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)
ISSN:1554-0138
1554-0138
DOI:10.1037/a0040647