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Psychologists research into and study mental processes and
behaviour of human beings as individuals or in groups, and apply
this knowledge to promote personal, social, educational or
occupational adjustment and development.
Tasks include -
(a) planning and carrying out tests to measure mental, physical
and other characteristics such as intelligence, abilities,
aptitudes, potentialities, etc., interpreting and
evaluating results, and providing advice;
(b) analysing the effect of heredity, social, occupational and
other factors on individual thought and behaviour;
(c) conducting counselling or therapeutic interviews with
individuals and groups, and providing follow-up services;
(d) maintaining required contacts, such as those with family
members, educational authorities or employers, and
recommending possible solutions to, and treatment of,
problems;
(e) studying psychological factors in the diagnosis, treatment
and prevention of mental illnesses and emotional or
personality disorders, and conferring with related
professionals;
(f) preparing scholarly papers and reports;
(g) performing related tasks;
(h) supervising other workers.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Psychologist
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