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Definition psychology in American English

psychology noun

[uncountable] noun
/saɪˈkɑlədʒi/
1

the study of the mind and how it affects behavior

Example

an expert in psychology

1.1

the way that the mind affects behavior in a particular person or group of people

Example

a book on the psychology of murderers

Synonyms and related words
ambivert analyse analysis
2

the ability to understand the way that people think, that helps you to make people do what you want

Example

Sometimes you have to use a bit of psychology with children.

Synonyms and related words
ambivert analyse analysis
Definition psychology in American English