1. Breia Boyd

2. Meaning of Psychology
1. study of human mind: the scientific study of the human mind and mental states, and of human and animal behavior
2. characteristic mental makeup: the characteristic temperament and associated behavior of a person or group, or that exhibited by those engaged in an activity
3. subtle manipulative behavior: subtle clever actions and words used to influence a person or group

3. 10 Facts about Psychology
Psychology Is the Study of the Mind and Behavior
Psychology Uses Scientific Methods
Psychologists Take Many Different Perspectives
Psychology Has a Many Subfields
Psychology Is Not Just About Therapy
Psychology Is All Around You
Psychology Explores Both Real-World and Theoretical Issues
Psychology Offers a Wide Range of Career Options
Psychology Studies Both Normal and Abnormal Behavior
Psychology Seeks to Describe, Explain, Predict, Modify and Improve Behaviors

4. Psychology Careers and Minimum Degree Options
Health Psychologist: Doctorate Degree (4 to 5 years of graduate school)
Sports Psychologist: Master's Degree (2 to 3 years of graduate school)
School Psychologist: Master's degree (2 to 3 years of graduate school)
Social Psychologist: Doctoral Degree (5 to 7 years of graduate school)
Child Psychologist: Doctoral degree (5 to 7 years of graduate school)
Criminal Psychologist: Master's degree (2 to 3 years of graduate school); a doctoral degree is recommended.
School Psychologist: Varies by state (2 to 3 years of graduate school)
Licensed Counselor: Master's Degree (2 to 3 years of graduate school)
Social Worker: Bachelor's Degree (4 to 5 years of undergraduate school)
Forensic Psychologist: Master's Degree (2 to 3 years of graduate school); a doctoral degree is recommended.
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist: Master's Degree (2 to 3 years of graduate school)
Clinical Psychologist: Doctorate Degree in Psychology (4 to 7 years of graduate school)

5. My Reason, and My Goal I love helping people with different situations
I like learning and working with the mind
My goal is to become a Counselor in Psychology once I go to graduate school and get my masters.