Time to take a look at what goes on inside the psychological professional's office and mind.
In this part of the site we'll look at the psychological jargon and the terms laypeople often misuse, the ethics psychological professionals must follow, how academic degrees differ, and what the job itself is like. You'll also find some information on the most pivotal research studies in psychology's history.
The biggest myth of all is that psychological professionals can read people's minds. They can't. Those who have been trained in applied psychology (working directly with people to improve their lives) can often read people's behavior better than the average person, mostly because they've been taught to pay attention to what's going on behind the words. They've also learned that people respond well to interest in them, and that a respectful question will almost always get an answer. Their repertoires include strong people skills, a genuine interest in others, creative problem-solving, and an appreciation for how different every person is.
Though most people who enter applied psychology 
get their degrees in clinical psychology (treating psychological disorders) or counseling psychology (treating everyday or "adjustment" problems), some go into industrial/organizational (business), forensic (criminal), or educational psychology.
After they graduate, they work in settings including private practices, hospitals (both psychiatric and medical wards), prisons, the military, crisis care centers, domestic violence clinics, Veterans' Administrations, college counseling centers, and public educational systems.
Other psychologists are researchers. They're not interested in doing therapy, so they don't train to do therapy. Instead, they explore ways to improve people's lives by researching social behavior, thought processes, personality, assessment measures, physical problems, human growth and development, and other areas.
Usually researchers work in hospitals or universities, but they may also become professors of psychology or business, or become involved in other areas like advocacy or insurance industry panels.
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