Already widely considered the most comprehensive and accessible text for psychology majors, this second edition of Majoring in Psychology: Achieving Your Educational and Career Goals is thoroughly updated to reflect the latest research data in the field, as well as important information on recent changes to the GRE. Readers are first introduced to information, strategies, and resources that support success in psychology educational and career pursuitsissues such as the nature and utility of a psychology degree, career decision making, college success, and preparation for graduate school and employment. A series of exercises, resources, and suggested readings provided in each chapter further enhance clarity. Later chapters introduce readers to the diverse areas of study available within the broader field of psychology, with special attention given to the nature of these subfields and their variances in educational requirements, training, and career optionscritical information to help support a students efforts in developing more specific educational and career goals that are in line with particular interests and skills. Further insights in this section are provided in brief highlight boxes that showcase the career and perspective of a pair of nationally recognized psychologists working in their respective subfields. Majoring in Psychology: Achieving Your Educational and Career Goals, 2nd Edition, confirms its reputation as the most indispensable resource for psychology students available today.