Is psychology a good career to get into currently?

What career could I get in psychology?

• Answer:

  At the PhD level in Psychology there are several concentrations, other than Clinical Psychology. I attended a conference, and one of the sessions was on the brain and cognition, and a Neuropsychologist presented at this session. He discussed the psychological testing and what he did in working at a hospital based rehabilitation center. He worked with patients, but he did not do "therapy" per say. If perhaps you are interested in psychological testing, brain imaging and such.....perhaps this may be interesting to you. Neuropsychology defined by the American Psychological Association (APA) "Clinical neuropsychology is a specialty profession that focuses on brain functioning. A clinical neuropsychologist is a licensed psychologist with expertise in how behavior and skills are related to brain structures and systems. In clinical neuropsychology, brain function is evaluated by objectively testing memory and thinking skills. A very detailed assessment of abilities is done, and the pattern of strengths and weaknesses is used in important health areas, such as diagnosis and treatment planning. The clinical neuropsychologist conducts the evaluation and makes recommendations. He or she may also provide treatment, such as cognitive rehabilitation, behavior management, or psychotherapy."(source: Clinical Neuropsychology: A Guide for Patients and Their Families What is Clinical Neuropsychology? written by the Public Interest Advisory Committee, Division 40 American Psychological Association) APA website http://www.apa.org/about/division/div40.aspx