Contents

• Acknowledgment of Country
• Accessibility Disclaimer
  • Accessibility features of the web version of this resource
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• Acknowledgments
• Foreword Meghan E. Norris
• 1. An Introduction to Careers in Psychological Science Tony Machin and Natalie Gasson
  • Welcome to Psychological Science
  • What is Psychological Science?
  • Psychological Literacy
  • What Do Employers Want?
  • Psychology and The Scientific Method
  • Careers in Psychological Science
  • Identifying Possible Pathways
  • Common Professional Skills, Knowledge, And Etiquette Behaviours
  • How to use This Book
  • References
• 2. Introduction To Career Development Nancey Hoare and Jennifer Luke
  • Introduction
  • Psychology Degrees + Career Paths
  • Registration as a Psychologist
  • What Can I Do With a Three-Year Psychology Degree? – Common Career Pathways
  • Should I Go on to Further Studies After I Complete My Bachelor’s Degree?
  • What Am I Learning Studying Psychology? The Value of Your Degree
  • Where Are the Jobs? – Labour Market Information
  • Where People Work
  • Models AND Ways of Looking at Careers – How Do I Think About Careers?
  • Lifelong Career Development
  • Finding Your Way– Moving Towards Your Career Goals
  • Exploring Career Options
  • References
• 3. Research Methods in the Psychological Sciences Tony Machin and Erich Fein
  • Introduction
  • Key steps in the research process
  • Methods of measurement
  • Reliability and validity
  • Selecting independent variables
  • Manipulations
  • Issues of manipulations and measurements
  • Ethics
  • References
• 4. The Essence of Ethics for Psychological Researchers and Psychologists Tanya Machin and Charlotte Brownlow
  • Introduction
  • Why do we have research ethics?
  • Research methodology and risk management
  • Recruitment and data collection
  • Data and information management
  • Merit, integrity and monitoring
  • The APS Code of Ethics
  • References
• 5. Clinical Psychological Science Crystal McMullen; Gavin Beccaria; and Justin Kenardy
  • Introduction
  • The Science of Clinical Psychology
  • I Think I Want to Train as A Clinical Psychologist!
  • Working as a Psychologist in Private Practice
  • How Do I Become A Clinical Psychologist?
  • Postgraduate Training Explained
  • References
• 6. Applications and Careers for Counsellors and Counselling Psychologists Nathan Beel; Nancey Hoare; Michael Davies; Denis J. O’Hara; and Jan du Preez
  • Introduction
  • The Counselling Profession
  • Counselling Psychology
  • References
• 7. Social Psychology Carla Jeffries and Raquel Peel
  • Introduction
  • Methods in Social Psychology
  • Applications of Social Psychology
  • Careers in Social Psychology
  • Career Paths for Those With PhD In Social Psychology
  • References
• 8. Developmental Psychology Susan Abel; Samantha Brown; and Tanya Machin
  • Introduction
  • What Is Developmental Psychology?
  • Social Development
  • Cognitive Development
  • Educational Paths and Careers
  • References
• 9. Neuroscience and Careers Natalie Gasson and Welber Marinovic
  • What Is Neuroscience?
  • History of Neuroscience: Significant Scholarly Findings
  • Branches of Neuroscience
  • Methods in Neuroscience
  • Neuroscience and Careers
  • Common Careers in Neuroscience
  • Applications of Neuroscience in Society
  • Future Considerations for The Disciplines of Neuroscience and Psychology
  • References
• 10. Industrial, Work, and Organisational Psychology Peter Macqueen and Tony Machin
  • Introduction
  • The discipline and profession of industrial, work, and organisational psychology
  • What does an IWO psychologist do and where do they work?
  • The history of IWO Psychology: with an Australian focus
  • Ethical Practice: a key competence in IWOP
  • Evidence-Based Practice and the Scientist–Practitioner Model
  • Scientific Enquiry and Research Methods in IWOP
  • Educational Requirements for IWO Psychologists: necessary? and sufficient?
  • The Richness of IWOP including Australian examples
  • Challenges and Opportunities for IWO Psychologists
  • Employment Prospects for IWO Psychologists in Australia
  • IWOP and its future direction: Innovation rather than ‘tension’
  • References
• 11. Psychology and Law in Australia Alfred Allan and Maria M. Allan
  • Introduction
  • The Law of Psychology
  • Psychologists’ Contribution in the Law of Psychology Area
  • Psychology and Law
  • Investigations and Investigators
  • Credibility of Testimony and Jury Decision-making
  • Origins, Prediction, and Management of Offending Behaviour
  • Psychologists’ Contribution in the Psychology and Law Area
  • Psychology of Law
  • Psychologists’ Contribution in the Psychology of Law Area
  • Psychology in Law
  • Psychologists’ Contribution in the Psychology in Law Area
  • Qualifying to Work in the Psycholegal Field
  •  References
• 12. Sport Psychology Andrea Lamont-Mills
  • Introduction
  • Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • Significant Research Findings
  • Common Frameworks for Research in Sport Psychology
  • Contemporary Methods and Developments
  • Neurofeedback and Biofeedback Training for Optimising Sport Performance
  • Applications of Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • The Profession of Sport and Exercise Psychology in Australia
  • Sport and Exercise Psychology Careers and Training Pathways in Australia
  • Educational Paths and Training
  • References
• 13. Environmental Psychology Kerry Anne McBain
  • Introduction
  • Overview of Environmental Psychology
  • A Bit of History
  • Current Environmental Psychology Research Topics
  • Research Methods
  • Some Significant Research Studies in Environmental Psychology
  • How Environmental Psychology Makes A Difference
  • Enhancing Building Design
  • Education and career pathways for Environmental Psychology
  • Careers
  • References
• 14. Applications and Careers in Psychology within Public Health and Community Settings to Build Wellbeing and Promote Social Justice Amy B. Mullens; Govind Krishnamoorthy; Éidín Ni She; and Lorelle J. Burton
  • Introduction
  • Introduction to Psychology within Public Health and Community Settings
  • A Brief History of Public Health and Community Psychology
  • Careers in Community Psychology: Activities, Job Titles, and Training  
  • Core PHCP Work Activities
  • Common PHCP Change Strategies 
  • Training, Job Settings, and Titles 
  • References
• 15. Psychology in the Military WGCDR Gerard J. Fogarty; COL (ret.) Peter J. Murphy; COL Neanne Bennett; and MAJ Anne Goyne
  • Introduction
  • Historical overview of Military Psychology in Australia
  • The Growth of Psychology Outside the Military
  • Careers in Psychological Science in the ADF
  • Military Psychology through the Army
  • Applied Research by ADF Psychologists
  • Defence Psychology in Action
  • Contributors
  • References
• Resources and Interviews
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