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psy·chol·o·gy

psychology

 
 
pronunciation:
saI ka l ji
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part of speech: noun
inflections: psychologies
definition: Psychology is the study of the mind. People who study psychology are interested in why people feel and act in certain ways. Psychology also includes the study of how to treat problems of the mind and behavior.
Ms. Rivera studied psychology and went on to become a counselor.
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  • psychologist:
    a person who has studied the way people think and act and who treats mental problems.
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