In fact, almost any problem or need of society can be addressed by the research methods and theoretical principles of experimental psychology. Thus, psychology as a profession provides an opportunity for one to make significant contributions to society. Psychology provides training in a variety of very important skills. While every discipline will provide some specialized training, no other field will develop the range of skills and techniques applicable to so many different types of work. No matter what the focus, students who study psychology possess a great deal of information that can be transferred to the world of work, making psychology majors some of the most sought-after prospects to employment recruiters.
Clinical psychologists assess and treat people's mental and emotional disorders.
Counseling psychologists foster and improve normal functioning across the life span by helping people solve the problems, make the decisions, and cope with the stresses of everyday life. Many clinical and counseling psychologists do research. For example they may study the characteristics of psychotherapists that are associated with improvements in the condition of patients or they may investigate the factors that contribute to successful aging, the development of phobias, or the causes of schizophrenia. Developmental Psychology Developmental psychologists study human development across the life span, from newborn to aged. Educational Psychology Educational psychologists study how people learn, and they design the methods and materials used to educate people of all ages.