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Careers in Psychology Assignment


 * Animal Protection**
 * WHY:** I picked this article, because I like animals. I was interested to find out how pyschology is used to help animals. As I learn more about psychology, the more I think I want to take it in college. It's certainly a very interesting field.
 * SUMMARY:** The author, Jacqueline Ogden, took an interest in psychology and expanded that interest to the field of animal behavior. The author worked at Zoo Atlanta for four years. She had many interesting case studies, including the case study of the introduction of a male gorilla to a naturalistic exhibit. Eventually, the author got an offer to conduct her dissertation research at the San Diego Zoo. During her stay at the San Diego Zoo, the author's research initially was focused on evaluating the impact that a new gorilla exhibit had on gorillas and zoo visitors. Near the end of her time at the San Diego Zoo, the author learned about a new animal park being built in Florida, which was the Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando. She moved back to Florida, and now she's the Director of Animal Programs for the Walt Disney World Resort. She is responsible for the care of the animals, veterinary care, and the education and science programs at World Disney World where they take care of animals. Understanding human behavior has helped understand animals.


 * Science Museum Education and Research Specialist**
 * WHY:** I picked this article, because I was interested in the title. I had no idea how this would connect to psychology so I figured I would read it and learn more. The article was pretty interesting. The title just leaves you wondering how this will connect to the field of psychology.
 * SUMMARY:** Laura Martin was a teacher of young children. After being a teacher for years, the author decided that she wanted to learn about how children think, so she applied to graduate school in child development. When she began her life as a professional researcher, the author decided to learn about topics in learning and learning tools. The author worked on a variety of projects, including a project for the National Center for Research in Vocational Education. Now opportunities are throwing themselves at her. She's had job offers from a software developer, a nonprofit, the government, and colleges. She decided to pursue the world of science and technology centers. She helped build a new center in Arizona as Director of Education and Research. The author is using psychology to make a difference in the world.


 * Psychology Meets Philanthropy**
 * WHY:** I picked this article, because I didn't know what to expect. How could philanthropy and psychology ever cross paths? I had no idea what to expect. I didn't think these would be two things that would ever cross paths. The title of this article got my attention, and I just had to find out more.
 * SUMMARY:** Some of E. Belivin Williams's earliest memories are about psychology. His mother used to tell him that psychology gave one understand people. The author became very curious about psychology. The author went to an integrated high school, many years before the Brown v. the Board of Education case. Whie in high school, Belvin's guidance counselor helped him realize that psychology was a career path that he should explore. After graduating from Denver University, the author was invited to become the first director of the computer center at Teachers College. Later on, the author enrolled at Columbia Business School and after graduating, was invited to become the Associate Dean for Administration. He spent two years as Associate Dean, before finally settling into his final position as Senior Vice President for all testing programs at Education Testing Service. While he was Senior Vice President, Belvin joined the Board of Trusteess of the Turrell Fund. He also ended up helping the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation. Belvin felt that philanthropy helped solve problems in the world. Philanthropy helps do good for the world. According to the author, philanthropy helps alleviate human suffering and conflict. Even a tiny bit of money can go a long way.The feeling of helping others is a great feeling.