Psychologists

Psychologists assess and diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients, provide therapy, and research and apply theory relating to behaviour and mental processes.

Psychologists perform some or all of the following duties:

Examine and assess behaviour, diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients and provide therapy;

Help clients manage physical illness and disorders;

Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment and offer mediation services;

Use standard psychological tests for assessment;

Plan intervention programs and conduct program evaluation;

Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes such as learning, memory, perception and language development;

Formulate hypotheses and experimental designs, review literature, conduct studies and publish research papers, educational texts and articles;

Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia;

Provide consultation services to government and other organizations.

Psychologists may specialize in applied psychology or experimental research. Subspecialties include behavioural psychology, child psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, educational and school psychology, industrial psychology, neuropsychology, social psychology or sports psychology.

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