Careers in Psychology

Careers in Psychology

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Careers in Psychology

Psychology is a broad and an interesting field of science and it is usually concerns the behavioral study of both the non-human and human animals . In general , a career in psychology revolves around examining the relationship between behavior and brain function as well as between behavior and environment . However , a person can choose to specialize in one of the specialty fields of psychology for instance either as a researcher , a practitioner , or both . Researchers in psychology

engage in investigating new things whereas practitioners continue to disseminate information which is crucial in solving problems . One of the fields of psychology that interests me is guidance and counseling . In future I aspire to become a counseling psychologist and with the myriad of problems occurring nowadays , there is high probability that such professionals are in and will be demanded highly . One of the major misfortunes in today 's problems is diseases especially HIV /AIDS among others ranging from societal problems (American Psychological Association , 2010

Guidance and counseling involves encompasses facilitating people to cope with problems or to overcomes trauma through psychotherapy and or teaching . With the advancements in technology coupled by globalization the behavior of people is being widely affected . The quality of human life in terms of physical , spiritual , or psychological factors as well as his /her surroundings in the society , family , and cultural contexts is rapidly changing . Therefore , considering such global changes and the need to aid human in...