Samuel Chiltern answered
Nobody in particular needs to study psychology, but it is useful to have a basic understanding of the principles of the human mind.
If nothing else, I think that everyone could benefit from analysing their own emotions and motivations, and learning techniques to help them to identify and realise their goals in life.
The Benefits of Studying Psychology
If you are forced into studying anything, then the chances are that you won't get much enjoyment from it. However, psychology is a fascinating subject, which covers many different areas of human understanding, and which confers significant benefits upon those who study it.
Off the top of my head, I can think of a number of ways in which psychology can be helpful:
If nothing else, I think that everyone could benefit from analysing their own emotions and motivations, and learning techniques to help them to identify and realise their goals in life.
The Benefits of Studying Psychology
If you are forced into studying anything, then the chances are that you won't get much enjoyment from it. However, psychology is a fascinating subject, which covers many different areas of human understanding, and which confers significant benefits upon those who study it.
Off the top of my head, I can think of a number of ways in which psychology can be helpful:
- Interpersonal skills and communication - whenever you communicate with somebody, you need to figure out whether they understand what you're telling them, and adjust your approach accordingly. Psychology helps people to 'read' others, using their body language for example, and to gain an insight into people's mental state
- Critical thinking - an understanding of psychology will help you to identify subjective bias in other people's arguments, and might even help you to understand why they hold particular opinions, and how you can sway them into thinking differently
- Mental health - gaining an understanding of what constitutes good psychological health, and what is considered unhealthy, will help you to keep your own mind in order, and to spot early warning signs of mental illness. You may also learn to come to terms with traumatic events in your own life, and find a way to realise your true potential