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       CODE: 045.061-010 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): PSYCHOLOGIST, DEVELOPMENTAL (profess. & kin.)
Investigates problems concerning growth and development of emotional, mental, physical, and social
aspects of individuals, to increase understanding of origins of behavior and processes of human
growth and decline: Formulates hypothesis or research problem and selects or develops method of
investigation to test hypothesis. Studies behavior of children to analyze processes of learning,
development of language in children, and parents' influence on children's behavior. Administers
intelligence and performance tests to establish and measure patterns of intellectual and
psychological growth, development, and decline in children and adults. Observes and records behavior
of infants to establish patterns of social, motor, and sensory development. Analyzes growth of
social values and attitudes, using information obtained from observation, questionnaires, and
interviews. Formulates theories based on research findings for application in such fields as
juvenile delinquency, education and guidance of children, parent education, and welfare of aged.
Experiments with animals [PSYCHOLOGIST, EXPERIMENTAL (profess. & kin.)], to make comparative studies
across species lines to contribute to understanding of human behavior. May specialize in study and
treatment of children and be designated Child Psychologist (profess. & kin.).
GOE: 11.03.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R6 M6 L5 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 27108A Developmental Psychologists
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