Psychologists

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

• collecting data about clients and assessing their cognitive behavioural and emotional disorders
• administering and interpreting diagnostic tests and formulating plans for treatment
• developing administering and evaluating individual and group treatment programs
• consulting with other professionals on details of cases and treatment plans
• conducting research studies of motivation in learning group performance and individual differences in mental abilities and educational performance
• collecting data and analysing characteristics of students and recommending educational programs
• formulating achievement diagnostic and predictive tests for use by teachers in planning methods and content of instruction
• developing interview techniques psychological tests and other aids in workplace selection placement appraisal and promotion
• conducting surveys and research studies on job design work groups morale motivation supervision and management
• performing job analyses and establishing job requirements by observing and interviewing employees and managers

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