Research Psychologist

Registered with the HPCSA · Psychology register · PS number

The design, conduct and evaluation of psychological research, and the development and validation of psychological measures.

They commonly help with

  • Research design and methodology
  • Psychometric development and validation
  • Programme evaluation

What they cannot do

  • Cannot prescribe medication, that is a psychiatrist or medical doctor.
  • Does not provide psychotherapy or clinical treatment.

Often confused with

Clinical Psychologist

Research Psychologists are registered to conduct research, not to treat. If you are looking for help with a personal difficulty, this is not the right category.

Learn more about Clinical Psychologists

Where they usually work

Universities · Research institutions · Consultancies

Research Psychologists on Phapano Directory

No research psychologists are listed yet. If you are registered with the HPCSA in this category, you can apply to be listed.

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