Psychology: Understanding Psychology: Student Web Activity: Chapter 1

Chapter 1: Introducing Psychology

"Careers in Psychology"

Introduction
Psychology, the science concerned with understanding behavior, has only been practiced for about 125 years. Nevertheless, psychologists have made important scientific contributions addressing many of the world's most pressing problems: deteriorating family relationships, violence at home and in the street, drug addiction, and self-esteem issues. In the years to come, psychologists working in many different capacities will continue to contribute to society in significant ways. To learn more about careers in psychology, go to the American Psychological Association's Careers for the Twenty-First Century Web site.

Destination Title: Psychology/Careers for the Twenty-first Century
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Directions

Start at the Psychology/Careers for the Twenty-First Century Web site.
Browse through the site, taking notes as you go.

Read through the information, and then answer the following questions.

1. How can psychologists work as part of a health-care team? As part of a management team in industry?

2. How have some psychologists incorporated their interests in science, math, and sociology into careers in psychology?

3. How has computer technology enhanced psychological research?

4. How can learning about psychology help in other careers?

5. On a separate sheet of paper, write a newspaper help-wanted advertisement for one of the careers you learned about this Web site. List the job title, and describe the nature of the work, the work environment, and schooling required.