Psychologist
Treat patients with mental, emotional, behavioral, or psychological conditions.
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What's it like to be a Psychologist?
Psychologists study cognitive processes, social dynamics, and emotional and behavioral patterns so they can examine, analyze and assist individuals and groups to communicate with one another and with their environment. They usually use their findings and results to boost and improve people’s daily life and change their behavior. Psychologists attempt to comprehend and explain thoughts, emotions, feelings, and demeanor. They often utilize techniques and procedures to help explain the beliefs and feelings that influence individuals. Psychologists are more practical than theoretical.
Tasks and duties
- Conducting scientific studies of behavior and brain function.
- Observing, interviewing, and surveying individuals.
- Identifying psychological, emotional, behavioral, or organizational issues and diagnosing disorders.
- Researching and pointing out behavioral or emotional patterns.
- Testing for patterns that will help better understand and predict behavior.
- Discussing treatment with clients.
- Writing articles, research papers, and reports to share findings and educate others.
- Supervising interns, clinicians, and counseling professionals.
How to become a Psychologist
Your initial step to becoming a Psychologist is to obtain a bachelor degree. You can take a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BS in Psychology) or Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BA in Psychology). Both are four-year degree programs.
- Complete the Bachelor of Science in Psychology or Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. In these courses, you will learn about the way humans think and behave. You’ll also learn to conduct and interpret different tests such as IQ tests, aptitude tests, and personality tests.
- Undergo On-the-Job Training at hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and other similar healthcare facilities. Your on-the-job training will expose you to actual work settings.
- You will also be required to take your masters degree to become a Psychologist. You can take either a Master of Arts in Psychology (MA Psych) or Master of Science in Psychology (MS Psych).
- To legally practice your profession and to become a licensed Psychologist, you have to pass the Licensure Examination for Psychologists. The Board of Psychology administers the examination under the supervision of the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC).
- You can pursue a career as a Clinical Psychologist, College Professor, Human Resources Personnel, Community Developer, Market Researcher, or Probation Officer among others.
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