Individual features of interest to psychologists include intelligence, creativity, and skills. People's personalities vary, as do their temperaments, abilities, beliefs and interests. People's social circumstances, their family and community backgrounds, the technologies they access, influence their knowledge, hence the choices and decisions they make. Variations in these circumstances interact with variations in personal characteristics.
Psychologists study the forms and consequences of such interactions.
Psychology as a profession is a career growth area, especially in health and welfare. But for students planning other careers that involve significant service for people, having psychology as part of your undergraduate studies is wise. Last revised 02 November 2000 by Dr. P. Mallet. All rights reserved.