Psychology

/saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The scientific study of the mind and behavior.

She decided to pursue a degree in psychology to better understand human emotions.

The mental characteristics or attitude of a person or group.

The psychology of the team was crucial for their success in the championship.

The study of psychological processes and their effects on individual behaviors.

Cognitive psychology explores how people think and understand their world.

From the Greek 'psyche' meaning 'soul' or 'mind' and 'logos' meaning 'study'.

clinical psychology

A branch of psychology that focuses on diagnosing and treating mental disorders.

cognitive psychology

The study of mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.

developmental psychology

The study of how and why human beings change over the course of their life.

psychotherapist

A professional trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues.

psychopathology

The study of psychological disorders and maladaptive behavior.

psychometrics

The field concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement.

Shrink

I'm going to see my shrink for some advice.

Headspace

I need some headspace to sort out my thoughts.