Psychologist

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/psychologist

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What was Psychologist's job?Requires advanced degrees (Master's or Doctorate) and often licensure
2. What is the core focus?Study of mental states, cognitive processes, emotions, and behavior
3. What is the therapeutic modalities?Expertise in evidence-based psychotherapies like CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic approaches
4. How do psychologists help people feel better?They use special talking and games, like CBT, to help people feel less anxious or sad.
5. Do psychologists give medicine?Usually psychologists do not give medicine, but some can if they get extra training.

Cognitive Processes: Mental activities involving thinking, learning, memory, problem-solving, and perception.
Psychotherapy: A professional treatment process involving communication to help individuals overcome mental health challenges and improve well-being.
Applied Psychology: The branch of psychology concerned with the practical application of psychological principles to solve problems in human and animal behavior.