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Psychologists study the behavior of individuals to understand and explain their actions. Psychologists gather information through interviews and tests, by studying personal histories, and conducting controlled experiments.
Types of Psychologists:
Experimental-Study behavior processes by working with humans as well as rats, monkeys, pigeons, etc.
Developemental-Study the patterns and causes of behavior change in different age groups.
Personality-Study human nature, individual differences, and the ways in which these differences develop.
Social-Examine a person's interactions with others and with the social environment. Their studies include group behavior, leadership, and dependancy relationships.
Environmental-Study the influence of environments on people.
Physiological-Study the relationship of behavior to the biological functions of the body.
Clinical-Work in mental hospitals. They provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy programs.
Counseling-Help people with problems of daily life-personal, social, educational, or vocational.
Educational-Apply their expertise to problems in education while School Psychologists work with students and diagnose educational problems, help in adjustment to school, and solve learning and social problems.
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Education, Qualifications, and Training
Sensitivity to others and an interest in people are very important as are emotional stability and patience.
High school preparation should include science and social science skills.
PH.D.-This should be your minimum required degree in college to do your job sucessfully.
You should have college grades of a "B" or higher.
Places of Employment
Psychologists work in communities of all sizes.
Working hours are flexible, but specialties determine their schedules.
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