Psychologists Urged to Hone Social, Creative, and Physical Skills to Thrive Alongside AI
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Psychologists need to cultivate social skills like empathy, collaboration, and relationship building that AI lacks in order to remain relevant.
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Creative decision-making skills like creativity, curiosity, critical thinking, intuition, and problem-solving are unique human strengths that complement AI.
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Physical abilities and sensorimotor skills allow humans to excel at tasks requiring environmental awareness, adaptability, and mind-body coordination.
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By developing these uniquely human skills, psychologists can thrive alongside advancing AI rather than being replaced.
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Studies emphasize the value of social, creative, and physical skills for psychologists to future-proof their careers amid automation.