Careers in Psychology
Careers in Psychology
Review the readings listed in this week’s reading section.
Please respond to the following:
Describe a career role and why you are interested in this profession. (MY FIELD IS PSYCHOLOGY IN ABA)
Find a job listing from an employment site and answer the following questions:
Describe the nature of the work and list at least three job duties performed in this occupation.
What are the minimum requirements for this position?
What skills are required for this particular position?
Why do you think it is necessary to have professions in psychology regulated and licensed?
Think about what steps you will need to take to become qualified for the specific career role you researched and discuss how you might achieve the required knowledge or skill(s) identified.
Web Resources:
The Association for Addiction Professionals
The Association for Behavior Analysis International
The Association of Professional Behavior Analysts
O*NET OnLine: Psychology
Organizational Psychology IPAC
SIOP - The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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Careers in Psychology
I am interested in becoming an Applied Behavior Analyst/Therapist. My professional focus has been Psychology in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). ABA focuses on comprehending and modifying behavior with the intent of improving the lives of people living with complex behavioral issues and challenges (ABA, 2023). As an ABA therapist, my role will entail designing interventions that lead to the development of positive behaviors and lifestyles and reduce ill behavior.
Job Listing: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Employment Site: ABAI
The nature of this work involves the processes of assessment, designing, and implementing behavior change programs for people with behavioral challenges. Duties performed