2007-12-12 01:59:24 · 8 answers · asked by Marsha 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
My wife is a psychologist and most that she has run into are actually atheist. However, it is extremely important for a psychologist, especially in a big city, to be very knowledgeable about other religions and cultures so that they can apply this knowledge while working with people from all backgrounds.
2007-12-12 02:03:49 · answer #1 · answered by Delete Account 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because religion is something that is ingrained in us. As such, as we mature, we build upon our religion and its theologies and traditions. Those things need to be considered by a psychologist when dealing with a patient for a variety of reasons. For example, Catholics and Jews kid about "guilt" issues, but they're very real. Sin is different for different faiths, so understanding that is important in helping to solve patients' mental issues.
2007-12-12 10:05:36 · answer #2 · answered by john t 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because religion restrict the brain to think in wider spectrum , so it helps Psychologists to access the near true position of a person's mind and activities.
2007-12-12 10:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by Rajendra K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps because whether or not a person believes says a lot about them. There's no factual basis for the existence of god, so one must take it on faith. One could argue that believers are not very grounded in reality. On the other hand, those who are adamant and defiant about being atheists tend to be anti-authoritarian.
I would suggest that no-one can really "know" one way or another and so we are all agnostics of one kind or another.
2007-12-12 10:03:59 · answer #4 · answered by wendy.bryan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because people's religions usually influence their way of thinking and behaving. That is if a person takes his religion seriously.
2007-12-12 10:03:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It affects peoples lives.... really that's all you need to know. If it didn't.. it wouldn't be important.
2007-12-12 10:03:55 · answer #6 · answered by pip 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Religion is imortant as it contains divine message of God .It has nothing to do with psyscology.Get your mind clear and correct in this respect
2007-12-12 10:06:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
People have to have something to have faith in
2007-12-12 10:02:39 · answer #8 · answered by one10soldier 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋