Psychology

• Psychology information sheet

Skills we learn

• Assist in conducting research in the physical, cognitive, emotional, or social aspects of behaviour
• Exhibit empathy towards others
• Foster group dynamics at a beginning level
• Gather information through controlled laboratory experiments and the administration of personality, performance, aptitude, and intelligence tests under appropriate supervision
• Gather information through observation, interviews, questionnaires, clinical studies, and surveys under appropriate supervision
• Interpret and explains scientific research
• Organize people, equipment, and ideas
• Perceive, understand, and explain individual differences
• Resolve and mediate conflicts at beginning level
• Understand ethical practice guidelines
• Understand human and group behaviour/development
• Use interpersonal listening skills effectively

Potential occupations

Work that involves community and social services, governmental departments and organizations, non-profit organizations, private industry (human resources, marketing, public relations), and regional health authorities.

• Activity coordinator
• Addictions support worket
• Animal trainer
• Athletic coach/instructor
• Behavioural analyst
• Child/youth care worker
• Crisis intervention support worker
• Day treatment caseworker
• Hospice health worker
• Human rights advisor
• Life skills coach
• Marketing research assistant
• Mental health worker
• Motivational research assistant
• Program coordinator
• Public relations representative
• Research assistant
• Treatment facilities support staff
• Volunteer coordinator
• Youth and family support worker