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President Mary Whiton Calkins

Mary Whiton Calkins

Margaret Floy Washburn (1871-1939) Margaret Floy Washburn was an early 20th century psychologist who conducted extensive research on animal behavior and motor development. She was the first woman to earn a PhD in psychology.

Washburn developed her motor theory, which said that thought or consciousness could be seen in bodily movements. She believed that consciousness is the result of sensation and motion. With this theory, she was able to explain not only thinking and consciousness, but also the human ability to learn through association.

Mary Byram Washburn received her bachelors in linguistics and German studies from the University of Arizona in 2007. She earned a masters in linguistics from the University of Southern California in 2009 and her PhD also from the University of Southern California in August of 2013.

Is psychology a science? Yes, in the sense that psychology was defined by the application of scientific method(s) and psychologists conduct valuable research and have developed some key insights into animal behavior, cognition, consciousness, and the human condition.

The following are just a few of the common career paths for individuals who complete a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

• Advertising Agents.
• Career Counselor.
• Case Manager.
• Child Care Worker.
• Laboratory Assistant.
• Market Researcher.
• Psychiatric Technician.
• Probation and Parole Officer.

For those who pursue a doctorate and are employed as psychologists, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports a median annual wage of $80,370 in 2019. For those who graduate with their master’s and don’t continue on, PayScale reports average yearly wages of $60,725.

Hourly Wage for Mental Health Technician Salary

Highest paying cities in United States for Psychiatric Technicians

• York, PA. 5 salaries reported. $14.85. per hour.
• Houston, TX. 12 salaries reported. $14.51. per hour.
• Charlotte, NC. 5 salaries reported. $14.37. per hour.
• Salt Lake City, UT. 7 salaries reported. $13.92. per hour.
• Nashville, TN. 10 salaries reported. $13.85. per hour.

California

Psychiatric technicians and aides care for patients with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities. Psychiatric technicians and aides are medical professionals who work with patients experiencing mental health challenges. They typically work under the supervision of a licensed doctor or registered nurse.

Psych Techs who have completed a program in a U.S. accredited college, with a California Psych Tech license, may request transfer into the second semester of the Registered Nursing Program.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or (LPT) Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed vocational nurse or psychiatric technician in California.

Psychiatric Technicians care for mentally impaired, emotionally disturbed, and developmentally disabled individuals by following physician instructions and hospital procedures. Important duties include monitoring patients’ physical and emotional well-being and reporting to the medical staff.

Psychiatric technicians should also possess the following specific qualities:

• Compassion. Because psychiatric technicians and aides spend much of their time interacting with patients, they should be caring and want to help people.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Observational skills.
• Patience.
• Physical stamina.

1 answer. Yes, you will be drug tested and complete a physical eximatination.

Like most medical and health care professionals, mental health technicians typically wear scrubs. Scrubs are loose fitting and comfortable cotton shirts and pants that are often provided by the hospital or facility where you work.