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Psychology (And how it pertains to the world). What is psychology?.
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What is psychology? Psychology is the science and study of the mind and behaviors found within. Its aim in end is to benefit the planet. A person who studies these things would be called a Psychologist. Their job is to try and understand mental functions and social behavior
Careers in Psych •Clinical Psychologist: Doctorate Degree in Psychology (4 to 7 years of graduate school) •Industrial-Organizational Psychologist: Master's Degree (2 to 3 years of graduate school) •Social Worker: Bachelor's Degree (4 to 5 years of undergraduate school) •Licensed Counselor: Master's Degree (2 to 3 years of graduate school) •School Psychologist: Varies by state (2 to 3 years of graduate school) •Health Psychologist: Doctorate Degree (4 to 5 years of graduate school) •Sports Psychologist: Master's Degree (2 to 3 years of graduate school)
Famous people with degrees in Psych •Jerry Bruckheimer (television and movie producer): B.A. in psychology from the University of Arizona • •Wes Craven (film director and writer): B.A. in psychology and education from Wheaton College • •Gloria Estefan (singer and song-writer): B.A. in psychology from the University of Miami • •Hugh Hefner (magazine publisher): B.A. in psychology from the University of Illinois • •Katherine Hepburn (actress): B.S. in psychology from Bryn MawrCollege • •Guy Kawasaki (venture capitalist and blogger): B.A. in psychology from Stanford University • •Natalie Portman (actress): B.A. in psychology from Harvard University • •Ted Bundy (serial killer): B.A. in psychology from the University of Washington • •Monica Lewinsky (former White House intern): B.A. in psychology from Lewis and Clark College • •Jon Stewart (political satirist and television host): B.A. in psychology from the College of William and Mary
Why chose this major • I want to become a psychologist in the future I an fascinated by the mind and the study of it.