DESCRIPTION -
Psychologists study human behaviour, conduct research
and provide treatment and counselling in order to reduce
distress and behavioural and psychological problems,
and to promote mental health in individuals and groups.
Given the wide range of psychological issues in the public
and private sectors (including private practice), psychologists
can specialise in a variety of areas:
DUTIES - Psychologists may perform
the following tasks:
- conduct therapeutic interviews and provide counselling
- give psychological tests and assess the results to
identify the source of problems and determine treatment
- research psychological aspects of topics such as
study motivation, teaching skills, occupational behaviour,
working conditions and organisational structures
- provide
follow-up services to groups and individuals for support
and evaluation purposes
- evaluate the results of programs
aimed at improving personal and organisational effectiveness
- construct tests to assess and predict mental and
emotional states, as well as performance
- conduct academic research.
WORK ENVIRONMENT - Psychologists work
on a broad range of issues with clients, including
children, adults, couples, families and organisations.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES -
- interested in people and human behaviour
- able to solve problems
- an inquisitive mind
- patience and perceptiveness
- good oral and
written communication skills.
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