A<unk>  is a professional who practices psychology and studies normal and abnormal mental states, perceptual, cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior by experimenting with, and observing, interpreting, and recording how individuals relate to one another and to their environments.<unk> s usually acquire a four-year bachelor's degree with honors in psychology, followed by a master's degree or doctorate in psychology. Unlike psychiatrists,<unk> s usually cannot prescribe medication, although in some jurisdictions<unk> s do have prescription privileges.<unk> s receive extensive training in psychological test administration, scoring, interpretation, and reporting, while psychiatrists are not trained in psychological testing.<unk> s can work with a range of institutions and people, such as schools, prisons, in a private clinic, in a workplace, or with a sports team. To become a<unk> , a person often completes a degree in psychology, but in other jurisdictions the course of study may be different and the activities performed may be similar to those of other professionals. Applied psychology applies theory to solve problems in human and animal behavior. Applied fields include clinical psychology, counseling psychology, sport psychology, forensic psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, health psychology and school psychology. Licensing and regulations can vary by state and profession.
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