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Psychology

The science behind enhancement of human life and scientific study of human mind to help behavioral changes and functioning of brain is referred to as Psychology. The role of a Psychologist is to study and investigate the relationship between brain function and behavior, and the environment and behavior, to bring a better understanding and make this world a better place to live. A Psychologist usually contributes to wider areas of professions by helping organizations and businesses, guiding people to make their lives better, encouraging good health, saving and preserving the green planet, serving communities, and guiding students in schools and colleges.

Role Desciption

Psychologists mainly understand, diagnose, and treat psychological problems. Also, they design, develop and implement behavior alteration program. They try identifying the root cause of the problem by taking interviews, checking records, and understanding behaviors. Based on their study and analyses, psychologists counsel the people, groups and families to handle the critical conditions and develop an appropriate action plan. Also these professionals design therapies and treatment strategies considering the patient’s conditions and needs. Some of the significant strategies of their portfolio especially for children include teaching strategies, classroom management, and parenting tips. From time to time they are involved in research work on organizational structure; work environments group discussions, organizational hierarchy and so on. They also design and develop psychological tests, interview strategies, ranking parameters to identify the potentials, skills and likings.

Eligibility

10+2 in any stream with psychology
B. A. (H) Psychology/Applied Psychology for 3 years
Masters in Psychology for 1-2 years/ Applied Psychology for 1-2 years
M.Phil in Psychology/Clinical Psychology for 2 years
Ph.D in Psychology/Applied Psychology for 3-4 years

Significant Statistics

Bachelors in any field or in Psychology/Applied Psychology or related subjects for admission to PG program is required by majority of the colleges and universities
NET or Ph.D is must for Lectureship
Minimum 60% in 10+2 for admission to majority of colleges
Admission to bachelor’s degree is mostly based on 10+2 results while some institutes conduct personal interviews

Pros/Cons

Pros

An in-demand and lucrative field
Flexible work environment
Job satisfaction in helping people

Cons

Stressful at times
Lot of hard work and study is required
Not a high-paying profession initially

Leading Professions

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Cognitive Psychologists

These professionals study human brain and its various activities like its thinking process, remembering activity, and learning skills. They use psychological science to find out the process of perceiving of events and decision making.

22.0LPA

Clinical Psychologist

They offer clinical and counseling services to cater to mental health, emotional well being and behavioral disorders, by combining the science of psychology with the eradication, evaluation, diagnosis and cure to various complex psychological problems.

8.0LPA

Counseling Psychologist

Counseling Psychologists assist people in understanding their potentials to cater to everyday issues by trying connecting people to their environment.

8.0LPA

Developmental Psychologist

Those who are aimed towards learning about human being’s learning behavior, maturity connect and adaptability during various stages of life are called Developmental Psychologists.

15.0LPA

Forensic Psychologist

They play significant role within the public safety and judiciary, by evaluating and guiding on legal hearings right from decisions regarding child custody to other trials.

6.0LPA

Industrial and Organizational Psychologist

Industrial and organizational psychologists carry out the scientific study of human behavior in the workplace by understanding individual, group and organizational conducts.

8.0LPA

Quantitative Psychologist

Their role is to design methodologies and conduct studies to find out answers to research questions like child development, human performance, memory, and language retention.

10.0LPA

Rehabilitation Psychologist

Professionals who analyse and work with people having disabilities and chronic health conditions to improve the quality of their lives by overcoming challenges are known as Rehabilitation Psychologists.

8.0LPA