1. Discovering psychology -- Why study psychology? -- Psychology as a scientific discipline -- Psychology as a vocation / David G. Myers -- Exploring meaningful questions / Steven R. Lopez -- Psychology in the twenty-first century -- Reasons for pursuing psychology / Judith Rodin -- Life as a psychologist : reflections / Ellen S. Berscheid -- A discipline on the rise -- Expanding psychology's scope -- Psychology in today's world / Norman Abeles -- Psychological collaboration in everyday practice -- Social responsibility / Stephen D. Fabick -- Memorable moments in the classroom / John Harvey -- Career paths within psychology -- Consulting as a psychologist / Ellen Lent --

2. Psychology as the "right" career choice -- Striving to fulfill your needs -- Understanding yourself / Robert J. Sternberg -- Directional changes, mentors, and passions / Marilyn T. Erickson -- College and career goals -- Why didn't I go into another field? / Bill Levin -- Psychology : an ever-changing discipline -- Transitions from graduate school to practice / Joan Offerle -- Finding meaning in community psychology / Julian Rappaport -- Making psychology your career -- High school preparation -- The undergraduate years -- Bachelor's degree -- Postgraduate study -- Today's marketplace -- Marketing your skills -- Progressive training -- Combining law and psychology / Brian H. Bornstein -- Focus on career questions -- Life as a military psychologist / Frank H. Rath Jr. --

3. Current issues in psychology -- A discipline with far-ranging effects -- Involvement in shaping public policy / Pat DeLeon -- Challenging the school system / William Crain -- Gay and lesbian issues / Esther D. Rothblum -- Responding to society's needs -- Balancing work and family / Michelle Nealon-Woods -- Psychology : a future of change -- An alternative career in psychology : public health / Thomas R. Prohaska -- Roles of psychologists -- Depression research / Steven D. Hollon -- Studying memory and language / Lise Abrams -- Creating Latino mentoring programs / Gustavo Carlo -- Variety and flexibility as a faculty member / Steven Prentice-Dunn -- Training as a social psychologist / Ellen J. Langer -- Exploring group behavior / Donelson R. Forsyth -- Courtroom psychology / Stanley Brodsky -- Peace psychology / Daniel J. Christie --

4. The ins and outs of graduate school -- Graduate school : a long but productive process -- Graduate programs versus career goals -- Increasing advantages of master's degrees -- The passion of a doctoral education -- Obtaining feedback -- A continuous cycle with a positive ending -- Doing your homework -- The realities of applying to graduate school -- The uniqueness of a graduate school experience -- The research grind -- How to stay motivated -- Final steps to completion -- Finding the "right" advisor -- Questions to ask -- Practical considerations -- Beyond graduation -- Keeping your sanity -- Your curriculum vitae -- Considering that first job -- The interview process --

5. Pioneers of psychology -- Past leaders in psychology -- Personal assessment and the MMPI / James N. Butcher -- Cross-cultural psychology / Harry C. Triandis -- Psychobiology and cognitive science / J. Bruce Overmier -- Studying the child's mind / John H. Flavell -- Social psychology and the public interest / M. Brewster Smith -- Altruism and aggressive behavior / Leonard Berkowitz -- Inkblots to executive leadership / Wayne Holtzman --

6. Meaningful careers and lessons learned -- Concluding thoughts as a psychologist -- A lifetime of adventure and appreciation / Ernest J. Lenz -- Discovering personal meaning in your work / Stephen P. Hinshaw -- Passionate teaching and lessons learned / David G. Myers.