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There are many careers in psychology. Psychology includes both research, through which we learn fundamental things about human and animal behaviour, and practice, through which that knowledge is applied in helping people to solve problems. Psychology is an extremely varied field. Psychologists conduct research, serve as consultants, diagnose and treat people, test intelligence and personality.

As scientists, psychologists use scientific methods of observation, experimentation, and analysis. They develop theories and test them in their research. As they collect new information, these findings can be used by practitioners in their work with clients and patients. As practitioners psychologists work in laboratories, hospitals, courtrooms, schools and universities, prisons, and corporate offices.

Clinical psychologists diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They vary from short-term crises, divorce to chronic problems, such as schizophrenia. Some clinical psychologists treat specific problems exclusively, such as phobias or clinical depressions. Others focus on specific groups: youngsters, ethnic minority groups, and the elderly, for example.

Counseling psychologists help people recognize their strengths and resources to fight with their problems. Counseling psychologists do counseling and psychotherapy, teaching, and scientific research with individuals of all ages, families, and organizations (e.g. schools, hospitals, businesses). Counseling psychologists help people understand and take action on career and work problems. They pay attention to how problem and people differ across life stages. Counseling psychologists have great respect for the influence of differences among people (such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion) on psychological well-being. They believe that behaviour is affected by many things, including qualities of the individual`s personality and factors in the person’s environment (e.g. family, society, and cultural groups).

Educational or school psychologists concentrate on effectiveness of teaching and learning. They assess and counsel students, consult with parents and school staff. They consider a variety of factors, such as human abilities, student motivation etc.

Industrial/organizational psychologists apply psychological principles and research methods to the work place in the interest of improving productivity and the quality of work life. Many serve as human resources specialists, helping organizations with staffing, training, and employee development. And others work as management consultants in such areas as strategic planning and quality management.

Rehabilitation psychologists work with stroke and accident victims, people with mental retardation, and those with developmental disabilities caused by such conditions as cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism. They help clients adapt to their situation, frequently working with other health care professionals. They deal with issues of personal problems and interpersonal relations.