Understanding Psychology and its Impact on the World

1. Psychology(And how it pertains to the world)

2. What is psychology? Psychology is the science and study of the mind and behaviors found within. Its aim in end is to benefit the planet. A person who studies these things would be called a Psychologist. Their job is to try and understand mental functions and social behavior

3. Careers in Psych •Clinical Psychologist: Doctorate Degree in Psychology (4 to 7 years of graduate school) •Industrial-Organizational Psychologist: Master's Degree (2 to 3 years of graduate school) •Social Worker: Bachelor's Degree (4 to 5 years of undergraduate school) •Licensed Counselor: Master's Degree (2 to 3 years of graduate school) •School Psychologist: Varies by state (2 to 3 years of graduate school) •Health Psychologist: Doctorate Degree (4 to 5 years of graduate school) •Sports Psychologist: Master's Degree (2 to 3 years of graduate school)

4. Famous people with degrees in Psych •Jerry Bruckheimer (television and movie producer): B.A. in psychology from the University of Arizona • •Wes Craven (film director and writer): B.A. in psychology and education from Wheaton College • •Gloria Estefan (singer and song-writer): B.A. in psychology from the University of Miami • •Hugh Hefner (magazine publisher): B.A. in psychology from the University of Illinois • •Katherine Hepburn (actress): B.S. in psychology from Bryn MawrCollege • •Guy Kawasaki (venture capitalist and blogger): B.A. in psychology from Stanford University • •Natalie Portman (actress): B.A. in psychology from Harvard University • •Ted Bundy (serial killer): B.A. in psychology from the University of Washington • •Monica Lewinsky (former White House intern): B.A. in psychology from Lewis and Clark College • •Jon Stewart (political satirist and television host): B.A. in psychology from the College of William and Mary

5. Why chose this major • I want to become a psychologist in the future I an fascinated by the mind and the study of it.