Psychologist

As a social worker, a psychologist, a counselor, or any mental health worker, certain personality characteristics need to fit the bill. Empathy, compassion, and wisdom are wonderful traits to have, just to name a new. As for myself, two traits that I possess that can benefit the…

As a child I was always encouraged to take my own decision and peruse the things I like. I was fortunate to have very encouraging and supportive family, something that is not very common in India. . By not planting ideas in my head, there was no pressure to ‘make the right decision’. I was free to choose the path that made me happiest. As a result I explored the fields of science and humanities when I was in school. I soon realized that my interest in basic sciences and my passion for helping…

Ethical Guidelines for Psychologists The APA (2012) ethical guidelines for psychologist was written to deliver regulation standards on how psychologist should conduct themselves when working with clients. Ethics plays an important role in the field of psychology. Ethical concerns might arise at any time in various settings. The APA (2012) ethical guidelines for psychologists’ covers steps and guidance that need to be taken to minimize or avoid any harm to clients. Psychologists who follow the…

Forensic Psychologists are employed to assist the court in determining the guilt or innocence of an accused. They are trained to apply principles of psychology to the justice systems. They are used in criminal cases (but can be used in other instances as well) to assess an accused’s mental state and criminal capacity at the time of the alleged criminal event. Have an understanding of the legal approach to important issues of guilt, criminal capacity, intent, negligence and the sentencing of an…

will pay off utilizing this project. With a much desired job as a Clinical Psychologist, I will be comparing the salary and my overall lifestyle as a Clinical Psychologist with the median annual income for a high school graduate, which is $25,000. Compared to the median annual income for a high school graduate, the median annual income for a Clinical Psychologist is much higher at $70,580. Seeing as a Clinical Psychologist is a doctor of sorts, it is expected to be much higher than someone who…

environment was an integral part of their development. Overall, I chose to become a school psychologist for numerous reasons. I have always enjoyed working with children of all ages and helping them learn and grow. I also have believed that advocating for children to be able to learn equally is extremely…

The brain is the most fascinating and complex organ in the body. It is so powerful that we haven’t been able to map it out completely. The brain has a whole branch of science dedicated to it. Psychology is the scientific study of the mind, brain, and behavior. (Lillienfeld) The brain has the ability to receive and send signals better than any computer. We have the capability to perceive emotions because of our brain and it is really interesting how certain areas of the brain do specific things…

is someone to help them, and the perfect person for that would be a child psychologist. A child psychologist studies a child’s behavior and helps treat their problems. And because adolescent problems are always changing, so is child psychology. In the beginning children were viewed no more than miniature adults, but soon they discovered that was not true. They then changed their…

growing as a specialist in student behavior and mental processes will fit in just right. In the life of a psychologist as in many other careers, there is always going to be advantages and disadvantages. In the case of a school psychologist the challenges he/she faces must be considered, it is not a job anyone can do. This research will give an explanation of the job of a school psychologist can do that will benefit the students of the educational place. In addition, the challenges they face day…

Issues that School psychologist face Why is it that school psychologist are still overworked and not working for one school? School psychologists are mental health providers they help address the child’s needs at home and at school in order for them to succeed academically, emotionally, and socially. School psychologist deal with many challenges when it comes to their career. They handle a lot of work load for numerous children. School psychologist sometimes work in multiple schools making it…