Psychologists

Tasks

There are many tasks done by psychologists. A few are listed below:

• collecting data about clients and assessing their cognitive, behavioural and emotional disorders
• administering and interpreting diagnostic tests and formulating plans for treatment
• developing, administering and evaluating individual and group treatment programs
• consulting with other professionals on details of cases and treatment plans
• conducting research studies of motivation in learning, group performance and individual differences in mental abilities and educational performance
• collecting data and analysing characteristics of students and recommending educational programs
• formulating achievement, diagnostic and predictive tests for use by teachers in planning methods and content of instruction
• developing interview techniques, psychological tests and other aids in workplace selection, placement, appraisal and promotion
• conducting surveys and research studies on job design, work groups, morale, motivation, supervision and management
• performing job analyses and establishing job requirements by observing and interviewing employees and managers

Specific occupations

• Clinical Psychologist
• Educational Psychologist
• Organisational Psychologist
• Psychotherapist
• Psychologist
• Counselling Psychologist
• Sport Psychologist
• Industrial Psychologist
• Occupational Psychologist
• Art Psychotherapist or Therapist
• Forensic Psychologist
• Health Psychologist
• Neuropsychologist