Psihologi

Psihologi is the Romanian term for psychologists; professionals who study mental processes and behavior and apply scientific methods to understand, predict, and influence human actions. They work with individuals, families, groups, and organizations to assess, diagnose, and treat psychological difficulties, as well as to support learning, performance, and well-being.

Psychologists work in a wide range of settings, including clinics, hospitals, schools, universities, government agencies, and private practice. Their fields include clinical psychology, counseling, educational psychology, industrial-organizational psychology, neuropsychology, and experimental psychology. They may provide psychotherapy, psychological testing, assessment for learning or disability, and program evaluation or research.

Education and regulation typically require a university degree in psychology; clinical or counseling practice usually requires advanced degrees (master's or doctoral) and licensure or registration, which is governed by national or regional regulatory bodies. Ethical standards emphasize confidentiality, informed consent, evidence-based practice, and appropriate use of assessment tools and interventions.

Psychologists contribute to science and society through research and teaching as well as applied work. They study cognitive, developmental, social, and biological factors that influence behavior, and translate findings into interventions, policies, and educational practices. It is important to distinguish psihologi from psychiatrists, who are medical doctors; while some professionals hold qualifications in both disciplines, the two paths require different training and scopes of practice.