Inside the Eye of Your Mind: What is Psychology?
Psychology is the scientific study of mental function and behavior. This field concerns itself with analyzing how and why people act the way they do, and the mental processes underlying these behaviors.
It helps us answer questions like: What happens to human memory as we age? How do children learn language? Why does mental illness run in families? How does the media portray deviant behavior, and why does it portray particular psychological states in certain ways?
Psychologists study issues such as emotion, illness, cognition, perception, personality, and behavior with respect to a variety of settings. These can include the family, school, work, health, gender, aging, social interaction, criminology, sports, and media, among many others.
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What Does The Future Look Like? Trends for Careers in Psychology
More than 20,000 additional people are expected to be employed in the field of psychology in the coming decade. Specific developments are notable. For example, psychology has become an institutionalized part of the United States educational system; and psychological research has become increasingly in demand, as new mental illnesses and disorders are discovered and/or recognized.
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Interview With a Psychologist
Dr. Christine Rufener is a licensed clinical psychologist in California, and currently works as a local recovery coordinator and staff psychologist at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System. She holds a doctoral degree in Psychology, and completed an internship and a clinical post-doctoral fellowship as part of her degree program. In this interview she talks about her experience studying and practicing psychology.
Kickstarting Your Psychology Career: Resumes, Internships, and the Best Psych Job Boards
Careers in psychology are competitive, but a strong resume, well-written cover letters, and relevant experience in the field are guaranteed to help graduates in the job market. Learn about the importance of internships, volunteering, networking, and how best to polish your resume here.
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