<p>I'm thinking of majoring in one OR both but I'm not sure which is more suited for me. I definitely love learning about human interaction, individual behavior, people's motives, how they think during certain situations, etc. I also want to apply these studies to the media, marketing, teens, etc. Would majoring in both be the best way? Or possibly majoring in Soc with a Psych minor? I know majoring in both would be pretty tough and I would definitely go to grad school...I need some advice!</p>
<p>The first part of your post (“I definitely love learning about human interaction, individual behavior, people’s motives, how they think during certain situations, etc.”) applies best to psychology, whereas “I also want to apply these studies to the media, marketing, teens, etc.” is more of a societal approach. Psychology is about individual differences and social influence, while sociology looks at things from a broader societal standpoint, of course. </p>
<p>I think if you can hold off declaring a major until your second year or even second semester of college, you could take an intro course in one or both to get a better understanding, or talk to your academic counselor. Majoring in one with a minor in the other might be best, but it will be hard to know for sure until your graduate school goals and interests become more clear, which may not happen until your junior or senior year. Talk to professors and get as much feedback as you can based on your current interests, but don’t be surprised if those interests change as you learn more about each field (or even others).</p>
<p>That seems like the best suggestion. Get an intro to both and see which you like and if your interests tend more to either side of the spectrum. Then decide whether you want to try to dual major or major/minor or whatever.</p>
<p>Take a class in both. :)</p>