`I've Been Involved in Truly Pioneering Work' ; in a Discipline That Cuts across the Arts and the Sciences, Psychologists Develop a Wide Range of Skills to Bring about Change for the Better for People from All Walks of Life. by KATE HILPERN

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Few careers have such a wealth of opportunities to break new ground as psychology. "The scope is limitless," says Graham Davey, professor of psychology at the University of Sussex and vice president of the British Psychological Society (BPS). "This is not only because psychologists have a valuable contribution to make to areas of life ranging from education to crime and from health to work, but because there is so much research, and application of that research, yet to be done."

Essentially, psychologists use their understanding of human behaviour to help solve problems and bring about change for the better. They address issues such as how we can ease the effects …