What is psychology
The Graduate Careers Council of Australia (GCCA) describes psychology in the following way:
For further information on psychology as a discipline and careers in psychology we recommend a visit to the GCCA web site"Psychology concerns the study of human behaviour, as well as the factors that may influence human behaviour. Professional psychologists use scientifically-established processes to help investigate a range of personal and social issues. Despite popular misconceptions, not all psychologists are directly concerned with personal problems. Many work in positions where they:
- Create social change to improve or prevent human problems;
- Provide assistance in evaluating and correcting learning difficulties;
- Study accident prevention;
- Design educational material;
- Promote healthy behaviours;
- Research how people function in different environments and situations;
- Assist clients to live happier, healthier lives;
- Design and implement recruitment and selection strategies."