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   Psy·chol·o·gy

   /sīˈkäləjē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context. Similar study of the mindscience of the mindscience of the personalitystudy of the mental processes
   • ▪ the mental characteristics or attitude of a person or group: "the psychology of Americans in the 1920s" Similar mindsetmindmental processesthought processesway of thinkingcast of mindframe of mindturn of mindmentalitypersonapsyche(mental) attitude(s)makeupcharacterdispositiontemperamenttemperbehaviorinformal:what makes someone tick
   • ▪ the mental and emotional factors governing a situation or activity: "the psychology of interpersonal relationships"

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

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2. www.britannica.com › science › psychologyPsychology | Definition, History, Fields, Methods, & Facts

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   psychology, scientific discipline that studies mental states and processes and behaviour in humans and other animals. The discipline of psychology is broadly divisible into two parts: a large profession of practitioners and a smaller but growing science of mind, brain, and social behaviour.

3. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 154874Psychology: Definitions, branches, history, and how to become one

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   Feb 1, 2018 · Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior, according to the American Psychological Association. It is the study of the mind, how it works, and how it affects behavior. The APA...

4. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsPsychology | Psychology Today

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   Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. It arose as a discipline distinct from philosophy in the late 19 th century.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPSYCHOLOGY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PSYCHOLOGY definition: 1. the scientific study of the way the human mind works and how it influences behaviour, or the…. Learn more.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › psychologyPSYCHOLOGY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Psychology is the study of the mind, mental processes, and behaviors of humans and animals. The term psychology is used to describe many specific areas of study. Generally, psychology is interested in the brain and, more specifically, why we think the way we do.

7. www.verywellmind.com › psychology-4157187Psychology - Theories, History, and More - Verywell Mind

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   Psychology is the study of the human mind, and is the basis for many forms of mental health treatment, particularly psychotherapy. Psychology plays a role in our behaviors, emotions, relationships, personality, and much more.

8. dictionary.apa.org › psychologyAPA Dictionary of Psychology

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   Apr 19, 2018 · n. the study of the mind and behavior. Historically, psychology was an area within philosophy and emerged from it (see epistemology ).