To Most People, the Word Psychologist Conjures Up an Image

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Essay

To most people, the word psychologist conjures up an image of a therapist listening intently to a client. But not all psychologists do clinical work. Describe the different professional activities of psychologists with doctorates. Include examples of work in each of the three general categories.

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Definitions:

Distress-Maintaining

Cycles or patterns of behavior and thought that contribute to preserving or increasing psychological distress.

Relationship-Enhancing

Any behavior or action that strengthens the bond between individuals in a relationship.

Distress-Maintaining

This term refers to behaviors or thought patterns that exacerbate or prolong emotional distress rather than alleviating it.

Internal Attributions

The process of explaining one's own or others' behaviors and outcomes as being caused by internal, personal factors.