When Is Applying to Master's Degree Programs a Good Idea

question 3

Multiple Choice

When is applying to master's degree programs a good idea?

• A) when your academic track record may need to bolstered before you will be competitive for a PhD program
• B) when you want to be called "doctor"
• C) when you hope to gain a position as an instructor at a university
• D) when you have no idea what you really want to do in a psychology-related occupation

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Definitions:

PET Scan

Positron Emission Tomography, a medical imaging technique that produces a three-dimensional image of functional processes in the body.

Amygdala

A neural structure in the temporal lobe of the brain involved in processing emotions, especially fear and pleasure.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in emotions and drives, as well as the formation of memories.

Narcolepsy

A long-term sleeping condition marked by excessive sleepiness during the day and abrupt episodes of sleep.