Psychology Career Goals

My career goals are to obtain a master's degree to become a Phycologist, also to help change the community by helping others understand their differences and to ensure they receive the right help. Nearly 1 million children in the United States are potentially misdiagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder simply because they are the youngest – and most immature – in their kindergarten class, according to new research by a Michigan State University economist. The degree program I intend on pursuing is Bachelor of Science in Psychology. This major prepares students for graduate study in psychology and for careers in psychology-related fields. A graduate with a major in psychology should possess the following competencies: (1) knowledge

Most children are wrongfully diagnosed at a young age and go throughout life without the proper treatment. This motivates me each day to pursue this degree seeing as to how much help I could be to today's society. Behavioral disorders may involve inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity and defiant behavior. One of the most common behavior disorders is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder better known as ADHD, this is mostly found in young children ages 4-17. About 6.4 million children have been diagnosed with ADD and ADHD, according to studies by the Centers for Disease Control. Some studies have relied on parents saying that a health care provider told them their child has the disorder. But that doesn't necessarily mean that the child meets all the criteria for the condition, says Craig Surman, MD, co-author of Fast Minds: How to Thrive if You Have ADHD (Or Think You Might). Most children don't necessarily have ADHD and are receiving medical help that isn't needed. The most obvious sign of ADHD is hyperactivity. In today's society children are diagnosed early in age with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder just for being overly