Duties and Responsibilities:Psychologists study cognitive, emotional, and social processes and human behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how people relate to one another and their environments. Some psychologists work independently, conducting research or working with patients. Others work as part of a healthcare team, collaborating with physicians and social workers or in school settings, working with students, teachers, parents, and other educators. Those in private practice often work evenings and weekends to accommodate clients.
Salary: $38,720- $110,880
Education:Although psychologists typically need a doctoral degree or specialist degree in psychology, a master’s degree is sufficient for some positions. Practicing psychologists also need a license or certification. Psychologists can complete a Ph.D. in psychology or a Doctor of Psychology degree. A Ph.D. in psychology is a research degree that culminates in a comprehensive exam and a dissertation based on original research. In clinical, counseling, school, or health service settings, students usually complete a 1-year internship as part of the doctoral program.
Reflection: Being a psychologists has always interest me. That's part of my minor major that I want to do. Working with people and understanding what might be wrong with them can also help me and many others. This education field is important because you are studying how the brain works and how you can help those are people to overcome any fear or problem that they might have. But my main goal is to help others specially teenagers.
