why is psychology very important?

Answer 1

Psyche=mind (including feelings, thoughts, images, instincts). -ology=study of. So, you're asking why is studying the way the mind works important. Why is studying anything important? Isn't it (1) just to get pleasure from learning, and (2) maybe to be able to use the knowledge in some way? Studying psychology (or any other subject) should give you pleasure in learning and also give you some useful, applicable, skills. If that's not enough to make it important, I don't know what would.

Answer 2

Understanding Human behaviour is crucial so we can mend it or change it....if you don't understand yourself, how can you go on living knowing that you don't know what you want in life or what makes you happy?
Other aspects of psychology help eliminate distructive behaviour and thoughts.....for an example addiction...its not only the physical addiction, that could be treated! Its the psychological addiction that does most of the harm....because you could go clean, but go back to it once you're out in the real world.
Let alone psychological disorders, psychosomatic disorders (disorders that manifest themselves physically...like headaches etc)
Hope that answered your question

Answer 3

Its roots go way back to ancient greeks philosophers.

Phyche- means "soul" from the greek noun "ψυχή" ( and NOT mind).
Logy comes from the noun "λογία" and can mean logics ( common sense ) or logical(depending on the translation you get), but it meant " studying something" in this phrase.
So, psychology ("ψυχολογία") means the ability to examine your soul, which didnt necesseraly meant soul, but the existance of an individual. ( it s a slight difference, though great). As many ancient greek philosophers, used to say " i examined myself ", like Heracletos. They actually depended their whole phisolophy in this phrase.

It's so important, because before we study anything else, we should look into ourselves first and, gradually, fully understand the meaning of existance.

Answer 4

As humans, we need to understand how we work. That is a difficult task. We are very complex creatures and have a funny way of doing things. Understanding our mind and soul will help us become better people.

Answer 5

It's not !!!

90% of the people just need a good swift kick in the can.

Answer 6

It is the key to the human emotion... unlock it you will find wonders.