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Psychologists work with people of various ages and walks of life.

WORDS TO UNDERSTAND

Certification: The act of providing a qualifying individual or company with official documents showing that they have met certain standards or have the knowledge and/or skills needed to do a particular job. FERPA: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that governs how student records can be disclosed and to whom. It also stipulates how student records can be amended, and under what circumstances. Internship: A work-training position designed to help students learn skills related to their studies or fulfill minimum work-hour requirements in order to receive a diploma or license. License: An official document conferred by a state to show that a person has passed state requirements for doing a certain job and/or performing certain services. Soft Skills: Personal attributes that help an individual interact well with other people.

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