PSYCHOLOGY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Psychology

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

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

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: sʌɪˈkɒlədʒi
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour in a given context.

Short Definition:

scientific study of human mind and its functions

Definition:

the mental characteristics or attitude of a person or group

Short Definition:

mental characteristics or attitude of person or group

Examples:
  • the psychology of child-killers

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