Word
psychology
Phoneticspsy·chol·o·gy, stress on the second syllable
US/saɪˈkɑɫədʒi/
UK/saɪkˈɒlədʒi/
Definitions
01scientific study
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Science Academic
n. the scientific study of the human mind and how it influences behavior.
n. the academic and applied discipline involving the scientific study of mental functions and behaviors.
日本語:心理学※
Español:psicología
“She decided to major in psychology because she wanted to understand why people react differently to stress.”
“Modern psychology increasingly integrates neurological data to explain how cognitive processes manifest as observable behavioral patterns.”
Synonyms
02mental characteristics
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the way a specific person or group of people thinks and feels.
n. the mental, emotional, and behavioral characteristics of a specific individual, group, or activity.
日本語:心理※
“To win the game, you need to understand the psychology of your opponent.”
“The marketing team spent months analyzing the psychology of the teenage consumer to ensure the campaign resonated with their values.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “psychology” in context.
Verb
01. apply psychology to marketing
“The company applies psychology to marketing to influence consumer choices.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
02. study psychology
“She decided to study psychology at university to understand human behavior better.”
verb + noun
03. understand the psychology of children
“Teachers need to understand the psychology of children to manage a classroom effectively.”
verb + noun + of + noun
Adjective
04. clinical psychology
“He is pursuing a career in clinical psychology to help patients with mental health disorders.”
adj + noun
05. cognitive psychology
“Cognitive psychology focuses on how people perceive, think, and remember information.”
adj + noun
06. evolutionary psychology
“Evolutionary psychology examines how natural selection has shaped human mental traits.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. degree in psychology
“After four years of hard work, she finally earned her degree in psychology.”
noun + prep + noun
08. psychology department
“The psychology department is conducting a new study on sleep deprivation.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“The center will be led by Professor Helen Dodd, one of the nation's foremost experts in child psychology and play.” “Her first escape was to Liverpool University where she studied psychology.” Etymology
From French psychologie, from Renaissance Latin psychologia, from Ancient Greek ψυχή (psukhḗ, “soul”) + -λογία (-logía, “study of”), equivalent to psycho- + -logy. The Latin term is believed by some to have been coined in a lost treatise by Croatian humanist Marko Marulić (1450–1524), but this is disputed by other scholars. It is first attested in the 1570s, at which time it was apparently already current, and may be a Hellenization of the established expression dē animā (“on the soul”) in titles.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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