Registration for the 2025 spring semester is approaching, and if you have not taken a psychology class at Simpson yet, you should. The American Psychological Association (APA) defines psychology as, “the study of the mind and behavior.” Essentially, it’s exploring how the mind works, seeing how people learn and attempting to promote peak human performance.Many people think only social sciences majors need to take psychology courses, but the truth is it’s beneficial to everyone. Psychology helps you learn how people function, which you can use to your advantage in college and your career.