psychology
/sai'kɔlədʤi/
Definition
- Noun:
- The scientific study of the mind and behavior: "Psychology" is the academic and applied discipline that systematically investigates mental processes, feelings, and actions.
- The mental and emotional characteristics of a person or group: "Psychology" can also refer to the typical way of thinking or feeling that defines an individual or a collective.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Scientific Discipline):
- She majored in psychology to understand human development better.
- Cognitive psychology focuses on how people think and remember.
- Noun (Characteristic Mindset):
- The psychology of a crowd can be very different from that of an individual.
- Understanding the psychology of an athlete is key to peak performance.
Advanced Usage
- "Depth psychology": a branch of psychology that emphasizes the study of unconscious processes.
- Jungian analysis is a form of depth psychology.
- "Folk psychology": common-sense understanding of mental states and behavior.
- Folk psychology might say someone is sad because they lost something, but a clinical psychologist would explore deeper patterns.
Variants and Related Words
- Psychological (adj): relating to the mind or psychology.
- The accident caused significant psychological trauma.
- Psychologist (n): a professional who studies or practices psychology.
- The psychologist conducted a series of behavioral tests.
Synonyms
- Behavioral science: a science (like psychology) that studies human and animal behavior.
- Mental science: an older term for the study of the mind.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
(Note: "Psychology" is a noun and does not form standard phrasal verbs. However, it is used in common verbal phrases.) - To psychoanalyze: to examine or treat using psychoanalytic techniques. - In the movie, the detective tries to psychoanalyze the suspect.
Related Idioms
- To be a case study in [something]: to be a perfect example of a particular psychological state or behavior.
- His reaction to stress is a case study in avoidance.
- A psychological edge: a mental advantage over an opponent.
- The home team often has a psychological edge.
Noun
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the science of mental life
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