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psychology

🇬🇧 UK/sai'kɒlәdʒi/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLGREB2

Definitions

n.

The scientific study of the human mind and behavior; the mental characteristics of a person or group.

心理学;心理状态,心理特征

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
psychmind, soul, spirit
+
oconnector
+
logword, speech, reason
+
ystudy of, science of
=psychology

Common Collocations

  • 1.study psychology学习心理学
  • 2.human psychology人类心理
  • 3.applied psychology应用心理学
  • 4.reverse psychology逆向心理学

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She decided to major in psychology to better understand human behavior.

  • 2.

    Understanding the psychology of consumers is essential for effective marketing.

  • 3.

    Positive psychology focuses on building strengths rather than fixing weaknesses.

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