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I just graduated from University, and I intuitively believed that taking more math would make me a smarter person. So although my major was Psych, I took course
by zackattack 17y ago
I just graduated from University, and I intuitively believed that taking more math would make me a smarter person. So although my major was Psych, I took courses in Analysis, Algebra, Discrete, and Number Theory. Of course, potential employers have neither seem to have given a fuck nor realized just how difficult Analysis was, but whatever-
I even implemented the thinking style I picked up in Analysis, such as the notion of a compact space [as it relates to social cohesion], while writing a paper on Aristotle's Politics in my sophomore year. I didn't use any math words at all, and instead drew a diagram to illustrate what I meant, and really enhanced my argument.
Anyway, bottom line: I took a shitload of math to make myself smarter and to enhance my nerd cred; nobody seems to care; maybe someone here will give a care; since I'm ultimately probably going to be self-employed anyway, perhaps my improved mental acumen will pay off financially, but as of yet it's unclear.
- tokenadult 17y agoWhat did you expect to do after graduation with your major in psychology? What are some of the most interesting things you learned in your psychology courses? (I ask, because I am writing a working paper in psychology--about IQ testing--just now.)
- zackattack 17y agoFavorite topics: working memory; attention; instrumental conditioning; emotional regulation.
- tokenadult 17y agoI'm very interested in working memory and attention, and know very little of the literature on those subjects. I'll look for your comments on posts about those issues.
- zackattack 17y agoI'm going to try to draft up a blog post about working memory and the relationship between working memory and attention - if you send me an email [zackster/@gma\il.com] I will link you to it.
- travisjeffery 17y agoThere is a big difference between majoring in Psych. while taking a lot of Math courses and being a major or specialist in Mathematics. So on one hand employers should probably take your courses into account slightly on the other I agree with them. Did you get a BA or BSc?
- zackattack 17y agoYou're a meanie.