It has inherent interest for almost everyone.
People are curious about why they and others behave as they do.
They strive to understand and predict the behavior of themselves as well as others. There is an immediacy in psychology that may not be present in other majors. Majoring in psychology will teach you how individuals think, reason, and remember. You will come to understand the theoretical frameworks describing emotional disorders and how to evaluate proposed treatments. You will study development across the life-span.