24 Questions
What is the central focus of scientific literacy according to the OECD PISA Framework?
The ability to engage with science-related issues and with the ideas of science as a reflective citizen
According to the US national centre for education statistics, what is scientific literacy required for?
Personal decision making, participation in civic and cultural affairs, economic productivity
What are some important graduate attributes highlighted in the annual graduate outlook survey by Graduate careers.com?
Communication skill, people skills and emotional intelligence, teamwork, problem solving
What percentage of psychology graduates go on to further education or professional training in psychology?
About 25 percent
What is the primary focus of employability for psychology graduates?
Networking and employability
What is the capacity central to scientific literacy according to the text?
The capacity to apply skills and knowledge to everyday life and the workplace
What are some important graduate attributes related to employability?
Communication skill, people skills and emotional intelligence, teamwork, problem solving
What is the primary focus of the placement for psychology graduates in terms of employability?
Networking and employability
What is the concept of psychological literacy as defined by Halpern?
Applying psychological knowledge adaptively
According to Roberts, psychological literacy involves the ability to apply psychological knowledge to which of the following challenges?
Personal, family, occupational, societal, and community challenges
What is a key aspect of psychological literacy according to Cranney?
Applying psychological knowledge adaptively
What are two of the top 3 attributes that employers seek, according to the text?
Problem solving skills and communicating well in different contexts
What is a common variation in thinking styles mentioned in the context of heuristics?
Analytic vs intuitive
What is a potential drawback associated with intuitive thinking, as mentioned in the text?
It is often wrong
What did Borneau's concept of psychological literacy involve, based on the text?
Rating the importance of psychology majors
What is a key aspect of psychological literacy according to the text?
Reflecting and using thoughts to the betterment of society
What did Borneau coin the concept of?
Psychological literacy
According to Halpern, what do psychologically literate citizens possess?
Basic knowledge of psychology applied to various situations
What is a key attribute of psychological literacy according to Roberts?
Applying psychological knowledge to personal, family, and societal challenges
What are two of the top 3 attributes that employers seek, according to the text?
Problem-solving skills and ability to communicate well in different contexts
What variation in thinking styles is mentioned in the text?
Analytic vs intuitive
What did the dress pose questions about, according to the text?
Individual differences
What is an essential aspect of psychological literacy according to Cranney?
Using psychological knowledge adaptively
What is a key component of making informed decisions about social and environmental issues, as mentioned in the text?
Understanding the science relevant to environmental and social issues
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