Sikolohia (en. Psychology)

si.ko.lo.hi.yah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A science that studies the mind, emotions, and behavior of humans.
Psychology is essential to understanding people and their reactions.
Ang sikolohiya ay mahalaga sa pag-unawa ng mga tao at kanilang mga reaksyon.
The discipline focused on analyzing minds and behaviors in various contexts.
Many disciplines incorporate principles of psychology, including education and medicine.
Maraming mga disiplina ang umaabot sa mga prinsipyo ng sikolohiya, kabilang ang edukasyon at medisina.
A field of study aimed at deepening knowledge of thought and personality.
In her research on psychology, she discovered the causes of depression.
Sa kanyang pagsasaliksik sa sikolohiya, natuklasan niya ang mga sanhi ng depresyon.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'psychē' (soul) and 'logia' (study).

Common Phrases and Expressions

psychologist
A person who studies and practices psychology.
sikolohistang tao
clinical psychology
A branch of psychology focused on diagnosing and treating mental illnesses.
sikolohiyang klinikal

Related Words

mind
Refers to the mental state or process of thought of a person.
isip
emotion
The feelings or reactions experienced by a person.
emosyon

Slang Meanings

A reminder or a boring person.
I don't want to hang out with Juan, talking to him is too much psychology, it's so boring.
Ayaw ko nang makasama si Juan, sobrang sikolohiyang makipag-usap sa kanya, nakaka-bore.
A squinty-eyed friend or acquaintance who loves deep conversations.
Who's that psychology nerd? He talks so much about life.
Sino ba yung sikolohiyang 'yan? Ang dami niyang sinasabi tungkol sa buhay.