Word

psychology

noun B2

/saɪˈkɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/

Meanings

noun

the scientific study of the mind and behavior

noun

the mental and emotional factors that influence a person or group, especially in a particular situation

Definition

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and human behavior.

Psychology is a field of study that explores how people think, feel, and act. It uses research methods to understand behavior, mental processes, and how they change over time. Psychology is studied in universities and applied in areas like education, health, work, and relationships.

Examples

I studied psychology in college because I wanted to understand how people make decisions.
She took an introductory psychology course to improve her communication at work.
They discussed the psychology of advertising after noticing how quickly a commercial changed their mood.
Our coach emphasized psychology as much as technique before the final match.

Common mistake

Learners often confuse psychology (the field) with psychiatry (medical treatment) and use them interchangeably.