Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Day #56

Psychologist
Duties and Responsibilities:
Psychologists study the behavior and actions of people to understand, explain, and change their behavior patterns. They also provide counseling and therapy to those with emotional, learning, and behavior problems.  Psychologists work in schools, clinics, hospitals, and private practice. They can specialize in clinical, educational quantitative, developmental, social, experimental, and industrial-organizational psychology.  Their duties often include: 
·     Diagnosing and treating problems.
·     Interviewing and observing patients.
·     Developing, selecting, and administering tests.
·     Counseling patients, groups, and families.
·     Developing mental health programs.
·     Conducting research and teaching.
Average Salary: $45,000 - $65,000
Educational Requirements:
Students should prepare for a career in psychology by taking the most challenging (AP or IB) high school courses available in English and science.

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