Psychology students receive Mary's Day Awards
Psychology students present their research at Psychology Day
Welcome to Psychology!
Have you ever wondered...
- Why you can vividly remember your tenth birthday party but not what you wore last Tuesday?
- If it's better to suppress thoughts of a painful break-up or to talk about it?
- Why some drugs, like nicotine and cocaine, are so addictive?
These are the kinds of questions psychology can help you answer!
Psychology is the scientific study of thoughts, feelings, and actions. A few of the many topics psychologists investigate include stereotypes, repressed memories, eating disorders, attitude formation, parenting styles, and visual illusions.
The field of psychology is divided into research and application. Research psychologists learn about behavior, and applied psychologists take what has been learned and use it to make the world a better place. For example, counseling and clinical psychologists use what we have learned to help individuals, couples, and families to better navigate what they face in the world. Similarly, industrial/organizational psychologists apply psychological knowledge to help organizations operate more smoothly, with more motivated employees.
There are many careers you can pursue with a degree in psychology. Click here to view examples of jobs for Psychology majors.
Feel free to contact me if you would like to learn more about the Psychology Department and our programs!
I look forward to talking with you!
Dr. Pam Gist
Chair, Psychology Department
Mount St. Mary's College, Los Angeles
pgist@msmc.la.edu
310-954-4160