psychology

[ sahy-kol-uh-jee ]

/ saɪˈkɒl ə dʒi /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR psychology ON THESAURUS.COM

noun, plural psy·chol·o·gies.

the science of the mind or of mental states and processes.

the science of human and animal behavior.

the sum or characteristics of the mental states and processes of a person or class of persons, or of the mental states and processes involved in a field of activity: the psychology of a soldier; the psychology of politics.

mental ploys or strategy: He used psychology on his parents to get a larger allowance.

Origin of psychology

From the New Latin word psȳchologia, dating back to 1675–85. See psycho-, -logy

OTHER WORDS FROM psychology

pre·psy·chol·o·gy, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH psychology

psychiatry, psychology , psychoanalysis, psychotherapy

Words nearby psychology

psychological primary, psychological warfare, psychologism, psychologist, psychologize, psychology, psychomachia, psychomancy, psychometric, psychometrics, psychometry

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for psychology

In all, they brought together fields as diverse as psychology, astronomy and microbiology.
The superheroes in these comics were inspired by real scientists|Kyle Plantz|July 28, 2020|Science News For Students
Considering the psychology of color, Apple has used it to their advantage.
Studying the anatomy of a successful high-conversion landing page|Yasmine Dehimi|June 22, 2020|Search Engine Watch
If you want to listen to those full episodes, they both include some other unique conversations about human psychology and behavior that we didn’t get to feature in this special episode.
Introducing “No Stupid Questions” (Ep. 422)|Stephen J. Dubner|June 18, 2020|Freakonomics
I’m a research psychologist, professor of psychology at the University of Queensland.
Reasons to Be Cheerful (Ep. 417)|Stephen J. Dubner|May 7, 2020|Freakonomics

Did it — I don’t mean to say it set back the field of psychology — but maybe it did, I don’t know.
5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably Misusing (Ep. 334 Rebroadcast)|Stephen J. Dubner|January 9, 2020|Freakonomics
“The psychology of BDSM is lacking in other formal training regiments and interactions,” added Stella.
Dungeons and Genital Clamps: Inside a Legendary BDSM Chateau|Ian Frisch|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Laskey, who earned a degree in psychology, enjoys painting and poetry.
The Moms of Monster Jam Drive Trucks, Buck Macho Culture|Eliza Krigman|November 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Muslims made many discoveries in mathematics, chemistry, physics, medicine, astronomy and psychology.
‘Gods of Suburbia’: Dina Goldstein’s Arresting Photo Series on Religion vs. Consumerism|Dina Goldstein|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He eventually earned a Ph.D. in psychology and worked in various universities, though never for very long.
Wonder Woman’s Creation Story Is Wilder Than You Could Ever Imagine|Tom Arnold-Forster|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The discipline required for martial arts fed into the psychology of the character, who approaches everything mission by mission.
Dan Stevens Blows Up ‘Downton’: From Chubby-Cheeked Aristo to Lean, Mean American Psycho|Tim Teeman|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Every student of biology, anatomy, anthropology, ethnology or psychology is familiar with these facts.
How to Analyze People on Sight|Elsie Lincoln Benedict and Ralph Paine Benedict
Mr. Clyde Fitch had, at least, laudable ambitions in the direction of psychology.
Play-Making|William Archer
His psychology is simple; he believed that character should express itself by action.
Egoists|James Huneker
Here, as well as in the processes of execution of our purposes, must be found many of the roots of psychology as a science.
Studies in Logical Theory|John Dewey
There is nothing in its psychology to scare the unthinking or alarm the vulgar.
Michael and His Lost Angel|Henry Arthur Jones

British Dictionary definitions for psychology

psychology

/ (saɪˈkɒlədʒɪ) /

noun plural -gies

the scientific study of all forms of human and animal behaviour, sometimes concerned with the methods through which behaviour can be modifiedSee also analytical psychology, clinical psychology, comparative psychology, educational psychology, experimental psychology

informal the mental make-up or structure of an individual that causes him or her to think or act in the way he or she does

Derived forms of psychology

psychologist, noun

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for psychology

psychology

The science dealing with mental phenomena and processes. Psychologists study emotions, perception, intelligence, consciousness, and the relationship between these phenomena and processes and the work of the glands and muscles. Psychologists are also interested in diseased or disordered mental states, and some psychologists provide therapy for individuals. In the United States, however, psychologists, unlike psychiatrists, are not medical doctors. (See psychiatry.)

notes for psychology

The two main divisions of psychology are individual or personality psychology and social psychology; social psychology deals with the mental processes of groups.

Medical definitions for psychology

psychology

[ sī-kŏl′ə-jē ]

n.

The science that deals with mental processes and behavior.

The emotional and behavioral characteristics of an individual, group, or activity.

Scientific definitions for psychology

psychology

[ sī-kŏl′ə-jē ]

The scientific study of mental processes and behavior.

The behavioral and cognitive characteristics of a specific individual, group, activity, or circumstance.♦ Clinical psychology ♦ is the application of psychological knowledge to the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

单词	psychology
释义	psychology [ sahy-kol-uh-jee ] / saɪˈkɒl ə dʒi / SEE SYNONYMS FOR psychology ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural psy·chol·o·gies. the science of the mind or of mental states and processes. the science of human and animal behavior. the sum or characteristics of the mental states and processes of a person or class of persons, or of the mental states and processes involved in a field of activity: the psychology of a soldier; the psychology of politics. mental ploys or strategy: He used psychology on his parents to get a larger allowance. Origin of psychology From the New Latin word psȳchologia, dating back to 1675–85. See psycho-, -logy OTHER WORDS FROM psychology pre·psy·chol·o·gy, noun WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH psychology psychiatry, psychology , psychoanalysis, psychotherapy Words nearby psychology psychological primary, psychological warfare, psychologism, psychologist, psychologize, psychology, psychomachia, psychomancy, psychometric, psychometrics, psychometry Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for psychology In all, they brought together fields as diverse as psychology, astronomy and microbiology. The superheroes in these comics were inspired by real scientists\|Kyle Plantz\|July 28, 2020\|Science News For Students Considering the psychology of color, Apple has used it to their advantage. Studying the anatomy of a successful high-conversion landing page\|Yasmine Dehimi\|June 22, 2020\|Search Engine Watch If you want to listen to those full episodes, they both include some other unique conversations about human psychology and behavior that we didn’t get to feature in this special episode. Introducing “No Stupid Questions” (Ep. 422)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|June 18, 2020\|Freakonomics I’m a research psychologist, professor of psychology at the University of Queensland. Reasons to Be Cheerful (Ep. 417)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|May 7, 2020\|Freakonomics Did it — I don’t mean to say it set back the field of psychology — but maybe it did, I don’t know. 5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably Misusing (Ep. 334 Rebroadcast)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|January 9, 2020\|Freakonomics “The psychology of BDSM is lacking in other formal training regiments and interactions,” added Stella. Dungeons and Genital Clamps: Inside a Legendary BDSM Chateau\|Ian Frisch\|December 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Laskey, who earned a degree in psychology, enjoys painting and poetry. The Moms of Monster Jam Drive Trucks, Buck Macho Culture\|Eliza Krigman\|November 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Muslims made many discoveries in mathematics, chemistry, physics, medicine, astronomy and psychology. ‘Gods of Suburbia’: Dina Goldstein’s Arresting Photo Series on Religion vs. Consumerism\|Dina Goldstein\|November 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He eventually earned a Ph.D. in psychology and worked in various universities, though never for very long. Wonder Woman’s Creation Story Is Wilder Than You Could Ever Imagine\|Tom Arnold-Forster\|November 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The discipline required for martial arts fed into the psychology of the character, who approaches everything mission by mission. Dan Stevens Blows Up ‘Downton’: From Chubby-Cheeked Aristo to Lean, Mean American Psycho\|Tim Teeman\|September 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Every student of biology, anatomy, anthropology, ethnology or psychology is familiar with these facts. How to Analyze People on Sight\|Elsie Lincoln Benedict and Ralph Paine Benedict Mr. Clyde Fitch had, at least, laudable ambitions in the direction of psychology. Play-Making\|William Archer His psychology is simple; he believed that character should express itself by action. Egoists\|James Huneker Here, as well as in the processes of execution of our purposes, must be found many of the roots of psychology as a science. Studies in Logical Theory\|John Dewey There is nothing in its psychology to scare the unthinking or alarm the vulgar. Michael and His Lost Angel\|Henry Arthur Jones British Dictionary definitions for psychology psychology / (saɪˈkɒlədʒɪ) / noun plural -gies the scientific study of all forms of human and animal behaviour, sometimes concerned with the methods through which behaviour can be modifiedSee also analytical psychology, clinical psychology, comparative psychology, educational psychology, experimental psychology informal the mental make-up or structure of an individual that causes him or her to think or act in the way he or she does Derived forms of psychology psychologist, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to psychology medicine, attitude, therapy, behaviorism, psych Cultural definitions for psychology psychology The science dealing with mental phenomena and processes. Psychologists study emotions, perception, intelligence, consciousness, and the relationship between these phenomena and processes and the work of the glands and muscles. Psychologists are also interested in diseased or disordered mental states, and some psychologists provide therapy for individuals. In the United States, however, psychologists, unlike psychiatrists, are not medical doctors. (See psychiatry.) notes for psychology The two main divisions of psychology are individual or personality psychology and social psychology; social psychology deals with the mental processes of groups. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for psychology psychology [ sī-kŏl′ə-jē ] n. The science that deals with mental processes and behavior. The emotional and behavioral characteristics of an individual, group, or activity. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for psychology psychology [ sī-kŏl′ə-jē ] The scientific study of mental processes and behavior. The behavioral and cognitive characteristics of a specific individual, group, activity, or circumstance.♦ Clinical psychology ♦ is the application of psychological knowledge to the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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psychology

noun, plural psy·chol·o·gies.

Origin of psychology

OTHER WORDS FROM psychology

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH psychology

Words nearby psychology

Example sentences from the Web for psychology

British Dictionary definitions for psychology

noun plural -gies

Derived forms of psychology

Words related to psychology

Cultural definitions for psychology

notes for psychology

Medical definitions for psychology

n.

Scientific definitions for psychology