Psychology in Our World Today

Introduction to Psychology

Psychologists study human behavior with a goal of solving or preventing individual or group problems. They may conduct psychological tests, observe individual or group behavior, or provide therapy or counceling to help people correct emotional problems and to help schools provide better teaching programs. Psychologists also work for buisness and industry developing and applying psychological techniques to personnel, management, and marketing problems.

Aptitudes

High ability to use words. Ability to use numbers. Ability to work with various people. Ability to motivate others. You need an ability to see slight differences in drawings and objects. An ability to make decisions on past experience and data.

Top Employing Industries:

• Educational Services

• Management and Social Affairs

• Offices of Other Health Practitioners

• Federal Government

• Offices of Physicians

• Hosptials

• Government

• Individual and Family Social Services
  

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