Question

check your understanding: 13 of 13 incomplete question which of the following is a true statement about careers in psychology? select an answer a. becoming a therapist is the only viable career option for psychology majors. b. fewer and fewer jobs are available for people with advanced degrees in psychology. c. psychology is only professionally valuable for those whose jobs require them to work with people. d. the medical college admissions test (mcat) now includes questions on material covered in psychology classes.

Explanation:

• Option A is false: Psychology majors have many career paths (e.g., research, human resources, forensics) beyond therapy.
• Option B is false: Job growth for advanced psychology degrees (like clinical psychology) is projected to grow, not decline.
• Option C is false: Psychology skills (e.g., data analysis, research design) are valuable in non-people-focused roles like research or policy.
• Option D is true: The MCAT was updated to include sections on psychological, social, and biological foundations of behavior, covering psychology coursework.

Answer:

D. The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) now includes questions on material covered in psychology classes.