Psicología (en. Psychology)

/sikoˈloxia/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Discipline that is responsible for the study of mental processes and behavior.

Psychology helps us understand our emotions and behaviors.

La psicología nos ayuda a entender nuestras emociones y comportamientos.

Application of psychological principles in different areas, such as education or health.

Educational psychology focuses on improving student learning.

La psicología educativa se centra en mejorar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes.

Study of perception, memory, cognition, and other aspects of the mind.

Cognitive psychology investigates how we process information.

La psicología cognitiva investiga cómo procesamos la información.

From the Greek 'psykhē' meaning 'soul' or 'mind', and '-logia' meaning 'study'.

developmental psychology

Study of psychological changes throughout life.

psicología del desarrollo

clinical psychology

Branch of psychology that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.

psicología clínica

social psychology

Study of how people influence each other and behave in groups.

psicología social

psychologist

Professional who specializes in psychology and provides therapy or counseling.

psicólogo

psychopathology

Study of mental disorders and behavior.

psicopatología

psychotherapy

Therapeutic treatment that uses psychological methods to help people.

psicoterapia

To be in someone's head

Don't worry, it's just in the person's psychology.

No te preocupes, solo está en la psicología de la persona.

To lend a psychological hand

Let's talk, I need you to lend me a psychological hand.

Vamos a hablar, necesito que me eches una mano psicológica.