Sutton-Psychologist

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Job Description-

//Psychologists// study mental processes and human behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how people and other animals relate to one another and the environment. To do this, psychologists often look for patterns that will help them understand and predict behavior using scientific methods, principles, or procedures to test their ideas. Through such research studies, psychologists have learned much that can help increase understanding between individuals, groups, organizations, institutions, nations, and cultures.

Education-

A bachelor's Degree Is The Minimum Formal Education Required For These Occupations. However, Many Also Require Graduate High School. For Example, They May Require A Master's Degree, And Some Require A Ph.D, M.D, Or J.D (Law Degree)

Job Preparation-

Extensive Preperation Needed

Average Salary-

Median annual wages of wage and salary clinical, counseling, and school psychologists were $64,140 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $48,700 and $82,800. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $37,900, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $106,840. Median annual wages in the industries employing the largest numbers of clinical, counseling, and school psychologists were:


 * Offices of other health practitioners ||  || $68,400 ||


 * Elementary and secondary schools ||  || 65,710 ||


 * State government ||  || 63,710 ||


 * Outpatient care centers ||  || 59,130 ||


 * Individual and family services ||  || 57,440 ||

BY:AMANDA JESSICA SUTTON