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Psychology is both a science and a profession. As a science it is a systematic approach to the understanding of people and their behavior. Psychology can be broadly defined as the study of the mind (normal or abnormal. Psychologists carry out research and conduct programs in an attempt to understand human behavior to help solve human problems. Psychologists apply their knowledge and techniques to a wide range of human services, management, education, law and sports.
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Psychologists gather information for diagnosis and remedial work
through tests of personality; performance; aptitude and
intelligence; observation, interviews and questionnaires; clinical
studies; or surveys or controlled laboratory experiments.
Psychologists specialize in many different areas:
- Educational Psychologists design, develop and evaluate educational programs. They deal with learning, behavior and emotional problems as well as with handicapped children
- Developmental Psychologists study the patterns and causes of behavioural change from infancy to adulthood
- Counseling Psychologists help people on how to deal with problems of everyday living - personal, social, educational, or vocational
- Experimental Psychologists conduct experimental research on various aspects of human behaviour
- Psychometrists study methods and techniques used to acquire and evaluate psychological data
- Cognitive Psychologist's study the brain's role in memory, thinking and perceptions and involve themselves with research related to artificial intelligence
- Neuro Psychologists study the relation between human physical systems and behavior. These psychologists work in stroke and head injury programs, oncology programs, and medical practices specializing in neurology
- Research Psychologists investigate the physical, cognitive, emotional or social aspects of human behavior
- Applied Psychologists are involved in counseling, training programs; market research; mental health services in hospitals, clinics, or private settings
- Clinical Psychologists concern themselves with mental health programs ranging from normal psychological crisis to extreme conditions. They work in psychiatric hospitals and clinics, with patients in the community and even in old people's homes, children's homes and remand centers
- Occupational Psychologists advise companies on improving training, job satisfaction and productivity. They specialize in industrial relations, vocational guidance and counseling, selection and recruitment, organizational structure, worker productivity, job satisfaction, consumer behavior, personnel training and development and the interaction between humans and machines
- Industrial, Organizational and Marketing Psychologists apply psychological principles to personnel administration, management and marketing problems
- Consumer Psychologists are concerned with consumer reactions to products or services. Market research requires their evaluation to assess consumer preferences
- Social Psychologists study group behavior, leadership, attitudes and interpersonal perception
- Criminology and Legal Psychologists work in prisons, juvenile centers and special hospitals. They provide a range of rehabilitative programs through individual as well as group therapy
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- Market research organizations
- Hospitals
- Rehabilitation centers
- Prison and remand homes
- Government & social welfare departments
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- Banks
- Placement agencies
- Consultation firms
- Medical clinic and research
- As teachers or professors in colleges/Universities
- Testing Agencies
- Counselling & Guidance agencies
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*Specializations in the subject can be pursued at the post graduate
level / professional courses after post-graduation
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Content on this page is by Career Expert Mrs. Kum Kum Tandon MA (Psychology), M.Ed, Diploma in Educational Psychology, Vocational Guidance & Counseling (NCERT, Delhi) | View Complete Profile |