PSY 201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Analytical Skill, People Skills, Communication
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Career options with a master"s degree or doctoral degree. The emphasis on graduate training in psychology exists because of the skills and abilities required to function as a professional psychologist. Analytical skills - important when performing psychological research, draw logical conclusions from them. Communication skills - must have strong communications skills because they spend much of their time listening to and speaking with patients. Observational skills - be able to watch people and understand the possible meanings of people"s facial expressions, body positions, actions, and interactions. Patience - it may take a long time, they must be able to demonstrate patience. People skills - must be able to work well with their clients. Problem-solving skills - need this to find solutions. Trustworthiness - must keep patients" problems in confidence. Scientist model - graduate students receive training in a specific content area.
