psychology
/saɪˈkɒlədʒi/ · /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #3322 in the learning path
心理学
Definitions
n. The scientific study of the mind and behaviour.
心理学
n. The characteristic ways a person or group thinks and behaves.
心理特点；心理状态
Example
My sister studies psychology and hopes to help children.
我姐姐学习心理学，希望将来帮助儿童。
Research in psychology suggests that regular social interaction can support emotional wellbeing among older adults.
心理学研究表明，经常进行社交互动有助于维护老年人的情绪健康。
Collocations
- clinical psychology
- educational psychology
- consumer psychology
- study psychology
Word family
- psychologist (n.)
- psychological (adj.)
- psychologically (adv.)
Usage tip
开头的p不发音；psychologist指心理学家。
FAQ
- What does psychology mean?
- The scientific study of the mind and behaviour. The characteristic ways a person or group thinks and behaves.
- How is psychology pronounced?
- UK /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/, US /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
