What special powers do psychologists have regarding the ability to analyze others or read their minds?
Psychologists really don’t possess any special or magical powers in analyzing others. Nor are they mind readers who are able to predict others’ behavior with perfect accuracy. Psychologists, especially those who become clinical or counseling psychologists, do indeed receive special training in helping people solve personal problems. Competence in analyzing behavior is born of careful study of basic psychological principles as well as hundreds of hours of practical experience in talking to people about how their life’s circumstances relate to their struggles and problems.
