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Abnormal Psychologist:
Studies the science of abnormal behavior in order to describe, predict, explain, and change abnormal patterns of functioning. Studies, in clinical psychology, the nature of psychopathology, its causes, and its treatments. Determines if patients have maladaptive behavior, either to one's... [+] More

Abnormal Psychologist:
Studies the science of abnormal behavior in order to describe, predict, explain, and change abnormal patterns of functioning. Studies, in clinical psychology, the nature of psychopathology, its causes, and its treatments. Determines if patients have maladaptive behavior, either to one's self or to society. Provides individual and group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. Collects data about individuals through use of interviews, case history, and observational techniques.

Selects and interprets psychological tests designed to assess individual's intelligence, aptitudes, abilities, and interests, applying knowledge of statistical analysis. Evaluates data to assist in diagnosing possible disorders, such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenia, delusional disorders, and sexual disorders. Evaluates data to identify causes of problem of individuals and to determine advisability of counseling or referral to other specialists or institutions. Conducts counseling or therapeutic interviews to assist individual to gain insight into personal problems, define goals, and plan action reflecting interests, abilities, and needs. Provides occupational, educational, and other information to enable individual to formulate realistic educational and vocational plans. Follows up results of counseling to determine reliability and validity of treatment used. May engage in research to develop and improve diagnostic and counseling techniques. May administer and score psychological tests. (Source: eDOT Job Description) [-] Less

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