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Psychology Introduction
Psychology is a branch of science
that deals with mental processes and
behavior. It is the systematic study
of human and animal behaviour, mind
and thought. To pursue the career
of a psychologist, one should have a
genuine desire to help other human
beings.
Psychology is mainly concerned with
the way the mind works. Psychologists
study the processes, motives,
reactions, feelings and nature of the
human mind. Their treatment is based
on changing the behavioural patterns
of the patients without medication.
They do counceling and help people by
bringing about changes in their
thought process, thus improving their
quality of life.
Psychologists need not have a
medical degree. But they have to study
several years to specialise in various
aspects of psychology. One can pursue
Psychology at the plus two level,
graduate, post graduate and doctorate
level. There are specialisations
in many fields of psychology such as
social psychology, child psychology,
occupational psychology, clinical
psychology, educational psychology,
experimental psychology, etc
Psychologists teach, practice and
do research or work in one of the many
branches of applied psychology.
They apply their knowledge and
techniques to a wide range of
endeavors, including human services,
management, education, law and
sports.
Eligibility : Psychology is
offered as a subject at the Plus Two
or equivalent level with a combination
of other social sciences and
statistics. Click
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Job Prospectus and Career
Options : The nature of work of a
psychologist is influenced most by the
areas of specialisation in the
subject. Click
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Remuneration : The work of a
professional psychologist is
challenging and highly remunerative. Click
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Institutes : Click
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