Cool MateMeaning of Psychology
In simple words: The study of how people think and behave.
Psychology in a sentence
- clinical/educational/child/sport psychology
- Kevin has a master's degree in psychology.
- She's a professor of psychology at Harvard University.
- the psychology of small boys
- I help the actors understand the psychology of their characters.
- The answers we give will reflect our own psychology.
- Watching the shoppers at the sales gave her a first-hand insight into crowd psychology.
- the psychology of interpersonal relationships
How to use Psychology
Used mostly in academic contexts or discussions about mental health. Not usually used in casual conversations unless relevant.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'psyche' for mind and 'ology' for study – the study of the mind.
Related words
Collocations with Psychology
Synonyms for Psychology
- behavioral science
- mental science
- mind study
Opposites of Psychology
- ignorance
- unawareness
Common mistakes with Psychology
- Confused with 'psychiatry', which is medical treatment.
- Incorrectly pronounced, often adding extra syllables.
- Used as a verb or adjective incorrectly.
Psychology appears in
Psychology in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
علم النفس
دراسة كيفية تفكير الناس وسلوكهم.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মনোবিজ্ঞান
মানুষ কীভাবে চিন্তা করে এবং আচরণ করে তার অধ্যয়ন।
- GermanDeutsch
Psychologie
Die Lehre davon, wie Menschen denken und sich verhalten.
- SpanishEspañol
Psicología
El estudio de cómo piensan y se comportan las personas.
- Persianفارسی
روانشناسی
علم مطالعهی طرز فکر و رفتار آدمها.
- FrenchFrançais
Psychologie
L'étude de la façon dont les gens pensent et se comportent.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मनोविज्ञान
लोग कैसे सोचते और व्यवहार करते हैं, इसका अध्ययन।
- ItalianItaliano
Psicologia
Lo studio di come le persone pensano e si comportano.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Psicologia
O estudo de como as pessoas pensam e se comportam.
- RussianРусский
Психология
Изучение того, как люди думают и ведут себя.
- Urduاردو
نفسیات
لوگوں کے سوچنے اور برتاؤ کا مطالعہ۔
- Chinese中文
心理学
研究人们如何思考和行为。
More words like Psychology
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the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
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having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Psychology
What does Psychology mean?
The study of how people think and behave.
What is the definition of Psychology?
the scientific study of the mind and how it influences behaviour
How do you use Psychology in a sentence?
clinical/educational/child/sport psychology
Can you give another example of Psychology?
Kevin has a master's degree in psychology.
What are synonyms for Psychology?
Common alternatives include behavioral science, mental science, mind study.
What is the opposite of Psychology?
Opposite meanings include ignorance, unawareness.
What words go with Psychology?
It commonly pairs with clinical, professional, academic, individual, own, crowd.
What are common mistakes when using Psychology?
Confused with 'psychiatry', which is medical treatment. Incorrectly pronounced, often adding extra syllables. Used as a verb or adjective incorrectly.
How do you pronounce Psychology?
US: /["/saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/"]/, UK: /["/saɪˈkɒlədʒi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Psychology?
Used mostly in academic contexts or discussions about mental health. Not usually used in casual conversations unless relevant.
What CEFR level is Psychology?
"Psychology" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.