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THE PSYCHOLOGIST (Duties (Conduct scientific studies of behavior and brain…
THE PSYCHOLOGIST
Psychologist study cognitive, emotional, and social processes and human behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how people relate to one another and their environments.
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Collect information through observations, interviews, surveys, and other methods.
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Psychologist seeks to understand and explain thoughts, emotions, feelings, and behavior.
Depending on the topic of study, psychologist use techniques such as observation, assessment, and experimentation to develop theories about the beliefs and feelings that influence a person's actions.
Psychologist often gather information and evaluate behavior through controlled laboratory experiments, psychoanalysis, or psychotherapy. They look for relationship or patterns of behavior between events, and use this information when testing theories in their research of treating patients.
The following are examples of types of psychologist:
Clinical psychologist assess, diagnose, and treat mental, emotional and behavioral disordes;
Clinical psychologist help people deal with problems ranging from short-term personal issues to severe, chronic conditions;
Some clinical psychologists focus on certain populations, such as children or the elderly, or certain specialities, such as the following:
Health psychologists study how psychological factors affect health and illness. They educate both patients patients and medical staff on psychological issues and promote healthy-living strategies. They also investigate health issues, such as substance abuse or teenage pregnancy, and develop programs to address the problems.
Neuropyschologist study the relation between the brain and behavior. They typically work with patients who have sustained a brain injury.
Clinical psychologists often consult with other medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients, especially treatment that includes medication.
Counseling psychologists advise people on how to deal with problems.They help patients understand problems, including issues at home, at the workplace, or in their community.
Many developmental psychologists focus on children and adolescents, but they also may study aging and problems facing the elderly.
Forensic psychologists use psychological principles in the legal and criminal justice system to help judges, attorneys, and other legal specialists undesrtand the psychological aspects of a particular case.
Industrial-organizational psychologists study issues such as workplace Productivity, management or employee working styles, and employee morale. They also work with management on matters such as policy planning, empolyee screening or trining, and organizational development.
School psychologist apply psychological principles and techniques to education-related and developmental issues. They may address student learning and behavioral problems; design, implement, and evaluate performances; and counsel students and families.
Social psychologists examine both individual and group interactions and may investigate ways to improve negative interactios.