Psicológica (en. Psychological)

/sikoˈloɣika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Related to the mind or behavior.
The psychological effect of stress affects many people.
El efecto psicológico del estrés afecta a muchas personas.
Involving a mental or emotional process.
Psychological therapy can help improve mental well-being.
La terapia psicológica puede ayudar a mejorar el bienestar mental.
Related to mental health.
It is important to take care of psychological health as much as physical health.
Es importante cuidar la salud psicológica tanto como la física.

Etymology

From the Greek 'psikhē', meaning 'soul' or 'mind', and the suffix '-logy', meaning 'study'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

color psychology
Study of the effect that colors have on the human mind and behavior.
psicología del color
psychological disorder
Mental problem that affects thinking, emotions, or behavior.
trastorno psicológico
psychological health
State of well-being in which a person can manage stress and contribute to their community.
salud psicológica

Related Words

psychology
Science that studies the mind and behavior.
psicología
psychologist
Professional dedicated to psychology.
psicólogo
psychopathology
Study of mental disorders.
psicopatología

Slang Meanings

An altered mental state due to social pressure.
Since she started working there, her psychological health has been deteriorating.
Desde que empezó a trabajar en ese lugar, su salud psicológica ha estado deteriorándose.
An excessively rational approach to dealing with emotional problems.
Sometimes the psychological approach is not enough when what is needed is emotional support.
A veces el enfoque psicológico no es suficiente cuando lo que se necesita es apoyo emocional.