psychology — the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
Korean meaning: 인간의 마음과 그 기능, 특히 행동에 영향을 미치는 것들을 과학적으로 연구하는 학문
Korean pronunciation: 사이-칼-러-지 (강세: 칼)
Example Sentences
- My psychology professor said that chocolate addiction is real, so I'm officially a victim of science.
- Psychology helps us understand human behavior and mental processes.
- She used reverse psychology on her little brother by telling him not to clean his room.
psychology
NOUN//saɪˈkɑːlədʒi//
the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior
the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior
Psychology meets biology and mythology - knowledge in harmony!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스 신화에서 프시케(Psyche)는 아름다운 공주로, 영혼을 의미했습니다. 여기에 학문을 뜻하는 '-logy'가 합쳐져 '영혼의 학문'이라는 뜻으로 심리학이 탄생했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My psychology professor said that chocolate addiction is real, so I'm officially a victim of science.”
“Psychology helps us understand human behavior and mental processes.”
“She used reverse psychology on her little brother by telling him not to clean his room.”
“The psychology behind online shopping is fascinating - we buy things we don't need with money we don't have.”
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