The Australian handbook for careers in psychological science / editors, Tony Machin [et al.].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Machin, Tony, author.

Machin, Tanya, author.

Jeffries, Carla, author.

Hoare, Nancey, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology--Vocational guidance--Australia.

Psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 328 pages) : colour illustrations, colour portraits.

Place of Publication:

Queensland : University of Southern Queensland, [2022]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Despite psychology being one of the most popular undergraduate programs, students often report not knowing how training in psychology relates to careers. With chapters written by experts across Australia, this book explores just some of the many ways that students can apply their training in psychological science across a variety of careers and sectors.

Contents:

1. An Introduction to Careers in Psychological Science

2. Introduction To Career Development

3. Research Methods in the Psychological Sciences

4. The Essence of Ethics for Psychological Researchers and Psychologists

5. Clinical Psychological Science

6. Applications and Careers for Counsellors and Counselling Psychologists

7. Social Psychology

8. Developmental Psychology

9. Neuroscience and Careers

10. Industrial, Work, and Organisational Psychology

11. Psychology and Law in Australia

12. Sport Psychology

13. Environmental Psychology

14. Applications and Careers in Psychology within Public Health and Community Settings to Build Wellbeing and Promote Social Justice

15. Psychology in the Military

ISBN:

9780645326116

0645326119

Access Restriction:

Unrestricted online access