psychology

psychology
noun
  1. [mass noun]the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour in a given context
    心理学
    ■[in sing.]the mental characteristics or attitude of a person or group
    (个人、群体的)心理,心理特点(或态度)
    the psychology of child-killers.
    弑童者的心理。
    ■[in sing. ]the mental factors governing a situation or activity
    (主导形势或活动的)心理要素
    the psychology of interpersonal relationships.
    人际关系的心理要素。
语源
  1. late 17th cent.: from modern Latin psychologia (see psycho-, -logy)
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