Psychologist: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Psychologists often use a notebook to write down ideas and drawings, so they can remember how someone is feeling.
Through history
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Long ago
People who wanted to understand feelings and thoughts began asking questions and listening closely. This is how the job of psychologist started.
Tools of the trade
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Comfy Toys
Soft toys, drawings, and games help children share feelings. Playing together can make talking feel easy and fun.
A day in the job
- MorningThe psychologist gets the cozy room ready, arranges the comfy chair, and gathers drawings and games for the first friend of the day.
Words to know
- Empathy
- Empathy means trying to understand how another person feels, as if you were in their shoes for a moment.
Quiz time
A psychologist helps people untangle big feelings, a bit like untangling a knot.
Psychologists only help people who are sick in bed.