What does psychology mean?
Psychology means (uncountable) The study of the human mind..
Psychology
/saɪˈkɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ · noun
Meaning
(uncountable) The study of the human mind..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable) The study of the human mind.
- (uncountable) The study of human or animal behavior.
- (uncountable, chiefly historical) The study of the soul.
- (countable) The mental, emotional, and behavioral characteristics pertaining to a specified person, group, or activity.
Example Sentences
Idleness is the beginning of all psychology .
Alcinous in Didascalius chapter 23 uses the three physical locations of the human soul from Timaeus 69c–72c […] to lead into a dedicated discussion of psychology.
For generations, historians have conjectured everything from a warped psychology to a deformed body as accounting for Elizabeth's preferred spinsterhood...
In the United States, the psychology of a laborer, a farmer, a businessman does not differ in any important respect.
Synonyms for psychology
Antonyms for psychology
Related Words
Word Forms
- psychologies
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for psychology?
Common synonyms include psychology, psychological science.
What is the opposite of psychology?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use psychology in a sentence?
Idleness is the beginning of all psychology .
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