Have you ever thought about becoming a psychologist? If the answer is yes, then this article is for you. You will learn a lot about this job as their typical day, their salary, theirs studies ans many other relevant information. It is also important to know that psychology has several branches. Indeed, there are several specialties that make each responsibilities different. In addition, you will be able to assess whether this profession interests you and if so, which branches tempt you the most.
A psychologist is someone who studies the intellect, the behavior and the emotions of an individual.
Depending on the type of the psychologist, some help people with psychological difficulties. Others do research and experiments to advance science. Then, some apply psychology to different phenomena of life.
Depending on the type of the psychologist again, the majority start their day with a team meeting or check what they have to do during the day. After, some psychologists do consultations and follow-ups throughout the day. Others continue their research. Also, some psychologists give lectures, they do television, or they go to the radio. Some psychologists teach at Cegep or University. However, there are still a lot of possible schedules.
They have a lot of option! They can work in a hospital, in a school, in organizations, social services, companies, on television, in an office and in many other places. Also, some open their own practice to be able to be their own boss and to accommodate their clients with schedules.
To become a psychologist, you have to complete a bachelor's degree in psychology and then qualify for the doctorate, but the course changes depending on the country where you will be studying.
It depends on what type of psychologist, but the salary can go up to $129,250 according to the latest statistics.
It depends on its specialty but every psychologists must have a license to practice.
The main dangers for a psychologist remains that he may develop mental illness disorders or physical difficulties.
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There is no precise age. You take your retirement when you decide to.
My goals are to become a sex therapist and a psychologist. I want to specialize with people going through a gender reassignment and those who are victims of crime. Also, I would like to open my own practice with other specialists in order to give as many resources as possible to people. Now, I am finishing my college education and in a year I will be in college to start my journey. In front of me, I still have 15 years of studies to be able to fulfill my dreams, but I am motivated to succeed. I want to help as many people as possible ans I want to make a difference.
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