Other psychologists study human behavior and mental processes. Clinical and counseling psychologists help people deal with problems. Research psychologists, however, study human behavior. Both types of psychologists gather data. Clinical and counseling psychologists gather data from tests, observations, and interviews with patients.
Research psychologists use the same methods plus surveys and clinical studies.
Most psychologists use computers in some part of their jobs. The majority of psychologists are clinical or counseling psychologists. They may work alone, in a group practice, or for a hospital or clinic. Clinical psychologists help mentally or emotionally disturbed clients adjust to life. They deal with patients who have the most serious problems.