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4 STUDY SKILLS FOR PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS
The importance of theory of mind (TOM) was nicely expressed at the start of
the twentieth century: “Success in life rests upon one small gift – the secret of
entry into another man’s mind to discover what is passing there” (Henry Seton
Merriman, 1901).
The subject of investigation by psychologists from a variety of theoretical persuasions,
theory of mind is a powerful tool for flourishing in all those situations –
such as presentations, exams and interviews – where we are trying to impress
other people. Considering what your audience is thinking and feeling makes it
easier to achieve the outcomes you desire.
In conclusion
No book of this kind can guarantee success: only your own efforts can achieve
that, but by offering you the experience and advice gleaned from our students
and our own careers, we offer you a powerful launching pad for your efforts.
You are now starting on a new journey in psychology, and this book should
help you to both enjoy it and make a success of it. We hope the advice we offer
here will enable you to do well, but remember that the purpose is not simply to
get a degree but to enjoy learning about psychology and acquiring new skills.
As Henry Miller put it: “One’s destination is never a place but rather a new way of
looking at things” (1957, p. 25).