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:
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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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