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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

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Slang Meanings

Shrink
I'm going to see my shrink for some advice.
Headspace
I need some headspace to sort out my thoughts.