Psychologists study human behaviour, conduct research and apply proven methods in order to reduce distress and behavioural and psychological problems in people.

A psychologist's main objective is to promote mental health and rational behaviour in individuals and groups.

Psychologists can work on a broad range of issues across a all age groups, including children, adults, couples, families and organisations.

Psychologists may perform the following tasks:

• conduct therapeutic interviews and provide counselling
• give psychological tests and assess the results to identify the source of problems and determine treatment
• research psychological aspects of topics such as study motivation, teaching skills, occupational behaviour, working conditions and organisational structures
• provide follow-up services to groups and individuals for support and evaluation purposes
• evaluate the results of programs aimed at improving personal and organisational effectiveness
• construct tests to assess and predict mental and emotional states, as well as performance
• conduct academic research.

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