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Listening to the feelings,

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experiences, fears, and hopes

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of other people is part

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of daily life-on- the-job for psychologists.

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As they work with their clients,

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psychologists study each person’s

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thought patterns, emotions, and interactions

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to help them improve their quality of life.

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Psychologists gather information

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through assessments, surveys, interviews

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and reviews of scientific studies.

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They look for ways to help individuals

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understand themselves, their behaviors,

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and relationships.

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Some psychologists conduct research

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and write articles, research papers,

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and reports to share findings

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and educate others.

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Many psychologists share the qualities of

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being trustworthy, observant,

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compassionate, and analytical.

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There are many different types

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of psychologists,

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including social, school, counseling,

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and industrial-organizational.

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While most work individually with clients,

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some collaborate with doctors

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and social workers.

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Psychologists work in colleges and schools,

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for government agencies, in clinics,

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private agencies, and hospitals.

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Work hours may include

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evenings and weekends

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to accommodate client schedules,

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and round-the-clock facilities

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such as hospitals or urgent care settings.

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Nearly one-third of psychologists

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are self-employed.

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A doctoral degree or master’s degree

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in psychology is required

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to enter the field,

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along with a professional license

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for most positions.

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Helping people make sense

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of life’s most difficult experiences

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and emotions gives meaning

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to the work of psychologists.