Career in Psychology
Career in Psychology Psychologists use scientific methods to study the factors that influence the way people think, feel and learn. They help people overcome challenges and improve different aspects of their lives. People deal with various challenges such as relationship problems, eating disorders, learning problems, substance abuse, parenting issues, and even managing the effects of chronic illness. A psychologist’s duties include collecting information through observations, interviews, surveys and other methods. S/he researches and identifies emotional patterns, and writes articles, research papers, and reports to share findings and educate others. It is also a psychologist’s job to come up with an individualised treatment plan for each patient and to modify it as necessary over time depending on the patient’s progress. What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist? Psychiatrists are trained medical doctors. They can prescribe medications and they ...