While in college, your major basically becomes your religion. You’re constantly surrounded by the material, making it impossible for it not to shape you in some way. You and your friends probably think alike and develop common traits due to the major and what it entails. As a passionate psychology major, I know this to be true. The study of the mind and behavior can be fascinating, inspiring and definitely changes the way you see the world and others. For all the psychology majors out there, you may relate to almost all of these.
1. You psychoanalyze yourself and all your friends/family
This is something you’ll hear from at least one professor: DO NOT try and diagnose yourself and those around you! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been in class and thought “I/he/she/they totally have that too!” *6 disorders later* Our brains are being conditioned for it, so it’s hard not to!
2. When people use mental disorders incorrectly…
“I’m SO OCD!” “The weather is so bipolar.” “I’m so depressed I can’t go to that concert.” Those are real and serious disorders that should be used the right way, not as a hyperbole.
3. Sigmund Freud…enough said.
That name will forever be embedded into your brain. You will never take a psychology class that will not mention the father of psychoanalysis, also known for his interesting and outrageous psychosexual theories.
4. You are most likely the best listener/advice giver in your friend group
5. Psychopaths and serial killers? Yes please.
This topic of conversation is always super interesting to psychology majors, hence, the common likable shows: Criminal Minds, Dexter, and In Treatment.
6. You know the satisfaction of p < .05.
#relatable