school but I really had no idea what I wanted to study. Recently, after contemplating

multiple career choices, I have decided that I want to become a psychologist.

Psychologists study the human mind and human behavior. Like other scientists,

psychologists make hypothesis and then perform experiments to test these assumptions.

Their research methods may differ depending on what topic they are studying. There are

numerous research methods in which psychologists gather their data. Sometimes they

gather information through controlled laboratory experiments. Psychologists also

administer personality, performance, aptitude and intelligence tests. Other methods

include observation, interviews, questionnaires, clinical studies and surveys. Psychologists

use their knowledge in a wide variety of settings including health and human services,

management, education, law and sports. In addition to the variety of work settings,

psychologists usually specialize in a single aspect of their growing field. Some types of

psychologists include clinical, counseling, school, industrial, developmental, social and

opportunities. Also psychologists with a computer background should do especially well

research projects that have a bearing on mental-health care. A doctoral degree is usually

on the selection of workers and how to promote efficient working conditions. Also how

Psychologists just getting into the field with a degree can expect to start around $20,600.

only need s a master’s degree to become an I-O psychologist.

workplace and industry. These techniques can be in the form of job analysis and

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