psychology

US /saɪˈkɑlədʒi/

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UK /saɪ'kɒlədʒɪ/

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noun

  • The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
  • Way in which a person or group thinks and behaves

other

  • The use of psychological principles to influence someone.
  • The mental characteristics or attitude of a person or group.
  • The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour in a particular context.
  • The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour in a particular context.

Examples

Watching the shoppers at the sales gave her a first-hand insight into crowd psychology.

The answers we give will reflect our own psychology.