MY CAREER

Psychology is action, not thinking

about itself.

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A Career as a Psychologist
A psychologist is someone who studies
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the mind and behavior. While people often
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think of talk therapy when they
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hear the word psychologist, this profession
actually encompasses
a wide range of specialty areas including such
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things as animal
research and organizational behavior

centers,
offices.

Many psychologists
work independently and
also team
up
with
other
professionals

for
example,
with
other
scientists,
physicians,
lawyers,
school
personnel,
computer
experts,
engineers, policymakers
and
managers to contribute
to
every
area
of
society.Thus,
we
find
them in
laboratories,hospitals,cou
rtrooms,
schools and universities,
community
health
prisons

and

What they do ?
Practicing psychologists help a wide variety of
people and can treat many kinds of problems.
Some people may talk to a psychologist
because they have felt depressed, angry
or anxious for a long time. Or, they want help
for a chronic condition that is interfering with
their lives or physical health. Others may
have short-term problems they want help
navigating, such as feeling overwhelmed by a
new job or grieving the death of a family
member. Psychologists can help people learn
to cope with stressful situations, overcome

corporate
addictions, manage their chronic illnesses and
break past the barriers that keep them from
reaching their goals.

Practicing psychologists are also

trained to administer and interpret a
number of tests and assessments
that can help diagnose a condition or
tell more about the way a person thinks,
feels, and behaves. These tests may
evaluate intellectual skills, cognitive
strengths and weaknesses, vocational
aptitude and preference, personality
characteristics and neuropsychological
functioning.
How Does a Psychologist
Differ From a Psychiatrist?

Many people are not quite

sure of the distinction between
these two professions, but if
you are planning a career in
mental health or seeking a
mental health provider, it is
important to understand
exactly how a psychologist
differs from a psychiatrist. The
simplest answer lies in the
educational background
required for each profession. A
psychiatrist has a degree in

medicine and a psychologist has a doctorallevel degree in psychology.

Is a Career as a Psychologist Right For You?

Is becoming a psychologist the best choice for you? Before you
decide, spend some time seriously considering your goals and
interests.Don't let a single factor, such as projected salary, guide
your decision-making process. Instead, look at each career as a
whole including the educational and licensing requirements, job
outlook, work settings and typical job duties.