[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
late 17th cent.: from modern Latin psychologia (see psycho-, -logy)