I have discovered that most people outside the discipline of psychology don't really know what psychology is all about, most people consider it to be just common sense but it is much more than that. As a psychology major i want to shed more light on what psychology is all about, read and enjoy.

What is Psychology?
Psychology is the study human and
animal behavior and is both a scientific
discipline and a field of professional
practice. The subject matter of
psychology overlaps the biological and
social sciences from biochemistry and
genetics to sociology, anthropology, and
political and management science.
Research psychologists investigate the
physical, cognitive, emotional, or social
aspects of human and animal behavior
to help us better understand both normal
and abnormal behavior. Psychologists
conduct research in controlled
laboratory settings and applied settings
such as schools and the workplace. In
doing their research, psychologists may
use methods such as observation,
interviews, questionnaires, and
administer tests such as personality and
intelligence tests. Psychologists in
applied fields such as clinical, counseling
and school psychology provide mental
health care in hospitals, clinics, schools,
or private settings, addressing a variety
of behavioral and emotional problems
across the lifespan. Psychologists also
apply their knowledge to areas such as
industry, management, education, law,
and sports. In addition to a variety of
work settings, psychologists usually
specialize in one of a number of
different areas.

Career Opportunities in
Psychology
Employment of psychologists is expected
to grow about as fast as the average for
all occupations for the next several
years. Employment in healthcare will
grow fastest in outpatient mental health
and substance abuse treatment clinics.
Numerous job opportunities will become
available in schools, public and private
social service agencies, and management
consulting services. Companies will use
psychologists’ expertise in survey design,
analysis, and research to provide
marketing evaluation and statistical
analysis. Opportunities for psychologists
with doctorates in areas such as
counseling, health, educational, and
industrial-organizational should be good.
Psychologists with extensive training in
quantitative research methods and
computer science may have a
competitive edge. Graduates of master’s
degree programs in school psychology
should have the best job prospects, since
schools are expected to increase student
mental health services. Masters’ degree
holders with business and industry
experience can obtain jobs in consulting
and marketing research. Other master’s
degree holders may find jobs as
psychological assistants or mental health
counselors or as research assistants in
universities, government, or private
companies. Very few opportunities
directly related to psychology will exist
for bachelor’s degree holders. Those who
meet State certification requirements
may become high school psychology
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