The Scientific Mind Each area of psychology is dedicated to solving one or more of the mind/brain question, as answered by the humanistic psychologists, or the Jungian psychologists, or the behaviorists. The mind/brain question refers to human learning, memory, application, environmental requirements, motivation, and the like. In addition, a lot of psychological education courses are devoted to the acquisition of scientific knowledge. An example of the contribution of psychology to the scientific search for knowledge of personality is the case of Alfred Binet (1857 to 1911), a French psychologist, who was probably the first to offer his ideas on intelligence testing. In the course of investigating mental disorders, Binet gathered a forum of gifted intellectuals and scientists who were interested in his ideas. The structure of this forum and the intellectual caliber of the members were remarkable. On the whole, psychological science has contributed significantly to the understanding of human behavior and the acquisition of knowledge about the human personality. It has taught us that every human think-ammo process is connected to the brain and personality. Along the years, psychological science evolved in innumerable ways and gained a lot of momentum. It has propounded theories regarding the evolution of the human personality that are orders of thought, as well as the relationship amongst the thinking process, the psychological, and the intelligent bases of human behavior. Psychological education courses seek to demonstrate these theories and processes – what scientists call the “hard-wiring” and the “soft-wiring” process. The psychology curriculum that most schools follow states that in the first year of college, psychology students will have to develop their mental faculties and interpersonal skills, but will find that most of their coursework in the psychology classes in most colleges focus on either the hard-wiring process or the soft-wiring process. A few leading universities in the United States make several efforts to cater the coursework and the major assignments to the needs of psychology students as following: psychology major: the study of human behavior in the context of psychology. Psychology minor: the study of human behavior in the context of other fields, such as sociology, anthropology, physiology, and neuroanatomy, and the development and application of theories and techniques that are associated with these fields. These forms of education best suits the needs of most students. However, several universities have devised programs during the past decades that put more emphasis on the development and training of psychology students. The Psychological courses make a significant contribution to the understanding of human behavior and have a broad scope of application. The coursework areas include • Personality development,• Learning Human behaviors• Psychosocial characteristics• Learning attitudes and skills• Adult psychological characteristics• Interpersonal relationships• Terror Management Theory• Sport psychology• visiting student perspectives Simply put, effective training helps you use your superior academic skills to become a successful Psychology Student. Which is more motivating? This is a very hard question to answer because like any other career choosing a career offers many benefits and drawbacks. Clearly the benefits of career involve • exposure to the field of psychological research• the opportunity to learn and gain expertise in a particular psychological area• the possibility to get employed by the service providers who rely on psychological training• guidance and counseling on various psychological topics Unfortunately the downsides include • the potential loss of job employment• lack of Psychological guidance and counseling• substandard mental health care So what are the statistical differences between the two careers? Here are some helpful suggestions and pointers which may help you understand the difference between the two careers. Career Prospects and Career Outlook The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 12,500 jobs in psychology are expected in the year 2012, however, this figure is obtained from the college and university graduates only. Thus, not only those who have graduated, but, people who have acquired psychology degrees as well, have a bright career ahead of them. The U.S Department of Labor reports that qualified psychology graduates earned approximately $61,000 annual income, and that an individual having a psychology degree can expect to enjoy a salary of $45,000 annually. The average career length of psychology graduates is only three years, and most of these individuals become self-employed sooner or later. After graduating, most graduates continue their academic career in a related field. A huge number of career opportunities are also available, and most individuals make a choice of several fields in order to obtain the education and career they want. Educational Pathways Following the path of any discipline requires earning a master’s degree in that discipline. Qualified graduates can pursue research and practice in their field; many also work as researchers and teachers. A PhD students investigate topics of secondary educational importance by drawing on their field of study. Masters in human behavior and psychology have a wider choice of career paths.
 
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