Psychology: A Must-study Subject

jeseemei (56)in #psychology • 7 years ago (edited)

I admit, as I enter high school, I have a lot of decisions to make.. a lot of choices to choose from -- but only one final option to pick. One problem I am currently in is about the course that I am going to take in college.

It goes like this..

Talking about my interests, I am fond of stuffs like Computers, Technology - Programming .. Arts .. Architecture .. and of course, Psychology. But I do not want to be in the strand/track of Arts and Design nor Technical Vocational Livehood (Tech-Voc)..

Two courses are on top of my interest list – Architecture and Psychology. If you’ll ask about the percentage – it would probably be 50% , 50%.

But with my decision for Senior High School, I chose Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) over Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).. just to escape Calculus (Just kidding!) .. which means, I am in the line of Psychology for now. But honestly, I do not really know if that would really be my course in College.. Time and my experience would tell.

Now, forget my problem.

Let’s talk about the one-of-my-choices course for now..

“Psychology”

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As for its definition, it is the science of mind and behavior. Maybe, some people find this matter a bit insignificant for some reasons.. But in my point of view, Psychology is a must-study subject.

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I can say, if a person is an expert in this area, or if his knowledge about it is wide enough - pieces of thoughts would be much clear.. problems are easier to recognize and.. solutions will be put together easily.

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Why should we study Psychology?

There are a lot of stated and unstated reasons why Psychology is beneficial to a person.. But if you are doubtful of it for now, below are some facts about it that may help you change your mind.

Surely, many take this as a course with the objective to help other people with their problems. But that's not the point, first - studying Psychology will help you get a better hold of yourself. Understanding yourself on top of all with this is a better objective - after that, helping others easily would follow immediately.
To reach the hearts of other people and assess their problems through his words and deeds.
Since.. as stated.. it is the study of mind and behavior, Psychology would make you better in communication.. as it includes - thoughts, emotions, feelings, movements.. and languages. If it is easy to read, it would be easy to respond.
It exercises your mind into critical thinking and problem solving. With every case to solve, it is equivalent to a healthier mind.
Psychology is one fun matter! I agree to this, it is indeed relieving that we can understand a complex mind with such simple experiments. It would feel like exploring the vast space of the human mind.

RECAP : Reasons to study Psychology :

To understand yourself better.

To help other people with their problems.

It makes you a better communicator.

Key to a healthier mind.

It is fun to learn.

“A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other.” ― Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities

That's my thoughts about Psychology, I have a lot to share but it would be too much for one post.. So I'll stop this here. If you have questions about this topic, do not hesitate to type it in the comment section, I'll give my best to answer your curiosity correctly!

Thank you for reading!