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psychology

Syllabification: (psy·chol·o·gy)
Pronunciation: /sīˈkäləjē/

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Definition of psychology

noun

  • the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
  • [in singular] the mental characteristics or attitude of a person or group:the psychology of Americans in the 1920s
  • [in singular] the mental and emotional factors governing a situation or activity:the psychology of interpersonal relationships

Origin:

late 17th century: from modern Latin psychologia (see psycho-, -logy)

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