The proposed textbook provides an accessible overview of psychology as a science, outlines the key aspects of the professional activities of a research psychologist and a practicing psychologist, discusses the basics of organizing the work of psychologists in interaction with related specialists, and addresses issues of professional development of a student psychologist and improvement a specialist psychologist upon graduation, useful advice is given to students and teachers on organizing educational and professional activities. The manual is addressed to students and teachers of psychological faculties and a wide range of readers interested in psychology. Textbook Edited by I. B. Grinshpun, 2nd edition, stereotypical Recommended Editorially -Publishing Council of the Russian Academy of Education for use as an educational and methodological manualRussian Academy of Education, Moscow Psychological and Social Institute