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psychology

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Pronunciation:/sʌɪˈkɒlədʒi/

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour in a given context
  • 2 [in singular] the mental characteristics or attitude of a person or group:the psychology of child-killers
  • the mental 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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