PSYB32H3 Chapter 1: Notes
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Some psychology students are fascinated by the research process and intend to become producers of research information. Perhaps they hope to get a job studying brain anatomy, observing the behavior of pigeons or monkeys, administering personality questionnaires, observing children in a school setting, or analyzing data. They write up information and may want to present it. They are interested in being consumers of research information in reading about research so they can later apply it to their work, hobbies, relationships, or personal growth. These students might pursue careers as family therapists, teachers, entrepreneurs, guidance counselors, or police officers, and they expect a psychology education to help them in these roles. practice, many psychologists engage in both roles. When they are planning their research and creating new knowledge, they study the work of others who have gone before them. Furthermore, psychologists in both roles require a curiosity about behavior, emotion, and cognition.
