Posted by IsoM on June 24, 2002, at 14:20:32
In reply to I'm on my way... » IsoM, posted by krazy kat on June 24, 2002, at 9:20:49
KK, I've seen a number of students at university taking courses in psychology that are so interested in the subject & want to be able to wade in & make a difference. But while they're good at the book-learning, they seem so clueless at really understanding human nature. Well meaning kids that have little experience or insight into what makes people tick. Some have lived sheltered lives, never seeing the diversity of human nature that's out there. They're not very observant, they can't read others (even a little), they can't seem to connect one experience with another & see a relationship between them, they think people in different parts of the world or different periods of time 'feel' differently than we do here, they have so many preconceived, stereotypical ideas it's scary the conclusions I've heard drawn by them as I've talked with them.
If someone like you who has insight becomes a psychologist, they're the ones who'll really make a difference. Good intentions aren't enough. It troubles me that I see a lack of empathy & understanding in many of these would-be psychologists. I hope they get enough practice & develop this insight before they start working with real people & real problems, especially those that don't fit the text-book cases they study about.
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