What Is Psychology? The Truth About Psychology What Do Psychologists Do?

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What Is Psychology? The Truth About Psychology What Do Psychologists Do?

The science of behavior and mental processes What is a science? Why include behavior AND mental processes?

Psychology has very little to do with Freud Use of scientific method, not individual cases Not just psychopathology Psychologists reject mind-body dualism

Clinical/Counseling Practice Psychological Assessment Research Teaching Applied Psychology

Yes, for some careers (licensed clinical or counseling psychologist, university professor) A Master’s Degree qualifies you for a wide range of careers (assessment, applied psychology, supervised practice) There’s a lot you can do with a Bachelor’s Degree