In hospitals, psychologists help patients deal with injuries or illnesses. They begin by interviewing patients and may give tests to get more information. Once they have enough information, psychologists develop a treatment plan. Research psychologists study human behavior. Most of them work at colleges or universities where they teach and do research.
Developmental psychologists study behavioral differences as children grow up.
Educational psychologists develop programs to improve schools. Cognitive psychologists study the brain's role in memory, thinking, and other mental processes. Research psychologists study many other areas of human behavior. Some research psychologists work for market research firms and conduct studies about consumer preferences. Psychologists is in the Legal, Social, and Recreation Services Career Cluster.