Math requirement in Psychology?

Hey guys! So I'm really interested in Psychology, but math is definitely not my strong suit. Do psychology majors usually require a lot of math? Will it be a struggle for someone who isn't particularly at ease with the subject?

Psychology as a discipline does involve math, primarily in collecting and analyzing statistical data. When you're studying psychology, especially at an undergraduate level, you will likely have to take one or two courses in statistics. Statistical knowledge is meant to provide students with a foundation to understand research in psychology.

However, it’s worth noting that generally these courses are not at the level of complexity of a mathematical-major such as Mathematics or Physics. The idea is to be comfortable with concepts in descriptive statistics - mean, median, mode, standard deviation, and inferential statistics, such as t-tests, ANOVA among others.

In terms of application, a significant part of psychology (especially experimental and research psychology) involves gathering and interpreting data. To fully participate in the subject – to design studies, gather results, interpret findings – you will need to comprehend and apply these statistical ideas.

In conclusion, while the math in psychology is not overly complex, it does exist and is integral to the major. You should be prepared to engage with it, but also know that it's specifically tailored towards application in the field of psychology. Since it's a different type of math than what you might have seen in high school algebra or calculus, you might even find it more approachable. For example, understanding why we use a "control group" in an experiment is more about logic and less about numerical calculation. Rest assured that there are resources available to help you learn these concepts, from professors and teaching assistants to tutoring centers at your college.