• Question: Why is the study of psychology so important to our society?

    Asked by near488cat on 26 Jun 2023.
    • Photo: Chloe Tasker

      Chloe Tasker answered on 26 Jun 2023:

      I think it’s really important to understand the reasons behind certain behaviours so that we can find better ways to help people

    • Photo: Helen Dudfield

      Helen Dudfield answered on 30 Jun 2023:

      By understanding people and society we can ethically consider how to design environments and cultural change for the better. It’s not an easy question so thank you but it’s one that social psychology seeks to improve our understanding of. For me I see psychology as striving to design for meaningful roles, organisations and places to live/work while understanding the rights of individuals. It provides an explanation and treatment route for our mental health too.

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