The Majority of Students Who Study Psychology Do Not Go

question 179

Essay

The majority of students who study psychology do not go on to become psychologists. Analyze the claim that individuals with psychology training could contribute to virtually any field of work. Include examples of jobs that require skills and knowledge associated with psychology.
Module: 1.3

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Definitions:

Sensations

Feelings or perceptions resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body.

SAD

Seasonal Affective Disorder, a type of depression that occurs at a particular time of the year, usually in winter.

Altered Consciousness

Any state of awareness that is significantly different from the normal waking state, including states of heightened awareness or conditions like coma.

Medical Doctor

A professional who practices medicine, which involves promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.