psychology

[sahy-kol-uh-jee] / saɪˈkɒl ə dʒi /

NOUN

study of the mind; emotional and mental constitution

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attitude medicine mindset therapy

STRONG

behaviorism

WEAK

mental make-up mental processes personality study psych science of the mind way of thinking where head is at

Example Sentences

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“Casino gambling used to be localized, so younger people weren’t really ever exposed to this,” said Logan Fields, an assistant professor of psychology at Arcadia University.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The bookshelves in the room were a rich mix of cookbooks and psychology books.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

He also appreciated the role of psychology, placebos and positive thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

If you’re a researcher in psychology, it’s the popularity of the Myers-Briggs personality test.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

I told him about Danny’s misery over Professor Appleman and experimental psychology.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

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