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Psychologist work environment

We surveyed 1,915 psychologists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical psychologist. Here are the results.

In this article:

  1. How much intelligence is required as a psychologist?
  2. Can I learn to become a psychologist?
  3. Is it easy to get a job as a psychologist?
  4. Do psychologists work full-time or part-time?
  5. Is being a psychologist stressful?
  6. Is being organized important as a psychologist?
  7. How competitive is the workplace for psychologists?
  8. Does being a psychologist require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
  9. Are psychologists allowed to express themselves creatively?
  10. Do psychologists have control over the direction of their work?
  11. Is being a psychologist physically demanding?
  12. Are psychologists exposed to a wide variety of work?
  13. Does being a psychologist require attention to detail?
  14. Does being a good psychologist require compassion and empathy?

How much intelligence is required as a psychologist?

Low

High

Working as a psychologist typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that psychologists are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.

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