Running head: INTERVIEW 1
Interview
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
INTERVIEW 2
Interview set up and biography
I organized my interview and set it to happen at Hannah’s office in her research
laboratory by interviewing her in person. Hannah’s laboratory is focused on determining the
relationship between social exposure and drug abuse. Hannah developed an interest in
psychology at an early age which drove her to study psychology at the University of Wisconsin.
She studied and graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology and later enrolled for a P.H.D
program in the same university where she completed in 2010. Currently, Dr Hannah is a lecturer
at Yale University and balances her time between teaching and her research laboratory. Her main
objective of starting the laboratory is to find a relationship between drug abuse and social factors.
The interview
Question 1: some people pursue psychology to develop a positive effect on a person
struggling with behavioral disorders. According to you, is this same reason that made you
pursue the cause?
I admired to be a therapist since I was young. The mental problems that people go through in life
are the drivers of the pursuit of this career. Additionally, my dad suffered socially due to
alcoholism, and this was the beginning of my desire to help those kinds of people.
Question 2: as a psychologist, it is right to say that you face challenges. Where do you find
strength to continue?
Throughout my interactions with people, I have developed a desire to help others and hope that
mental problem can be solved through openness and willingness to get well. Therefore the desire
to help others gives me strength to always continue doing impacting their lives.
INTERVIEW 3
Question 3: what do you think is the fundamental skills that a psychologist should have?
Listening is the most skills in psychology, and a psychologist should train themselves on how to
be good listeners. Furthermore, collaboration, decision making and crisis intervention are
essential skills for a psychologist.
Question 4: Do you feel psychology is a remarkable career?
Yes. I have seen the benefits of psychology, especially when people with mental problems get
well. This career is vital in providing a sense of concern for others by helping them.
Question 5: when patients don’t realize they have a problem, what is the best strategy to
use in that situation?
The last thing you will do as a psychologist is to give up. Patience should apply in this case and
believe the person will still accept the problem. This is always the first step to healing.
Question 6: What are some challenges of this career with regards to patient's problems?
Healing is a process, and sometimes patients lose hope during the process. But as a psychologist,
it is wise to be the source of hope to the patient if intended results are to be attained.
Question 7: Most of the achievements are not easily identified. How do you determine the
progress during your therapy sessions?
Changes in the patient's behavior provide the progress of the exercise. If the changes are positive,
the patients are benefiting from the process. Therefore it is wise to be observant to understand
where to improve on.
Question 8: would you recommend a person to pursue this career?
Yes. There is a need for people to advise people on the development of good behaviors so that
people can have meaningful lives.
INTERVIEW 4
Question 9: Do you regret taking this career?
I have enjoyed and appreciated what I have done to help people, especially those affected with
drugs and would assure any other person that the benefits are tremendous.
Question 10: To a beginner who has a desire of pursuing this career, what would you
advise him or her?
Psychology is seeking well to others, and this is the essence of life. Hence the pursuit of this
career is beneficial to individuals and to all in general.
Conclusion
From the interview, it is surprising how Hannah is positive about the career and the
concern that she has for other people, especially to those with mental problems. This is an
outstanding quality I gained from the interview.