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Sociologists

Career Overview Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members. Also Known As Demographer …

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Psychologists, All Other

Career Overview All psychologists not listed separately. Alternate Job Titles Behavior Analyst Behavioral Analyst Behavioral Scientist Behavioral Specialist Biopsychologist Developmental Psychologist Ethnologist Experimental Psychologist Forensic Psychologist Group Tester Health Psychologist Human Factors Scientist Measurement Psychologist Mental Tester Metaphysicist Salary & Job Market Salary Percentile Annual Wage Entry-Level (10th percentile) $51,410 Median $117,580 Top Earners (90th …

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Neuropsychologists

Career Overview Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical settings. Study the human brain and the effect of physiological states on human cognition and behavior. May formulate and administer programs of treatment. Also Known As Board Certified Neuropsychologist Neuropsychologist Pediatric Neuropsychologist Staff …

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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Career Overview Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and …

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School Psychologists

Career Overview Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school. May address student learning and behavioral problems and counsel students or families. May design and implement performance plans, and evaluate performance. May consult with other school-based personnel. Also Known …

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Survey Researchers

Career Overview Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams. Also Known As Research Associate Research Scientist Survey Methodologist Survey Researcher Alternate Job Titles Analytic Methodologist Bilingual Field Interviewer …

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Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Career Overview Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training, and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity. Also Known As I-O Psychologist (Industrial-Organizational Psychologist) Organizational Consultant Organizational …

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Economists

Career Overview Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods. Also Known As Economic Analyst Economic Consultant Economist Forensic Economist Alternate Job Titles …

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Environmental Economists

Career Overview Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques. Also Known As Environmental Economist Natural Resource Economist Research Economist Resource Economist Alternate Job …

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Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

Career Overview Apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homeland security. May develop new sensor systems, analytical techniques, or new applications for existing systems. Also Known As Geospatial Intelligence Analyst Image Scientist Remote Sensing Analyst Remote Sensing Scientist Alternate Job …

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