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psychology

psy·chol·o·gy

psychology

 
 
pronunciation:
saI ka l ji
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part of speech: noun
inflections: psychologies
definition: the study or science of the mind and of the ways that people feel and act.
Studying psychology has made him a more effective salesperson because he understands what motivates people to buy things.
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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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