Psychology
noun
The study of the human mind and its functions.
She studied psychology at university to understand human behavior better.
Often appears as...
- study of psychology
- psychology research
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noun
The mental characteristics or attitude of a person.
His psychology is quite complex and hard to understand.
Often appears as...
- child psychology
- sports psychology
noun
The use of psychological knowledge and techniques to treat mental health problems.
She is interested in clinical psychology and plans to become a therapist.
Often appears as...
- clinical psychology
- therapy in psychology
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Academic
noun
The study of the human mind and its functions.
She studied psychology at university to understand human behavior better.
Often appears as...
- study of psychology
- psychology research
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The mental characteristics or attitude of a person.
His psychology is quite complex and hard to understand.
Often appears as...
- child psychology
- sports psychology
noun
The use of psychological knowledge and techniques to treat mental health problems.
She is interested in clinical psychology and plans to become a therapist.
Often appears as...
- clinical psychology
- therapy in psychology
Usage tips
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/3Academic Focus
Used to discuss theories or principles related to the human mind within educational contexts.
Psychology major students often conduct experiments as part of their coursework.
Pro Tip 2/3Behavior Understanding
Applies to learning why people act the way they do in different situations.
Psychology can explain why we experience emotions like fear or happiness.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Theory
Refers to practical applications, such as in marketing, to understand consumer behavior.
A background in psychology is useful in creating effective advertisements.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Focus
Used to discuss theories or principles related to the human mind within educational contexts.
Psychology major students often conduct experiments as part of their coursework.
Pro Tip 2/3Behavior Understanding
Applies to learning why people act the way they do in different situations.
Psychology can explain why we experience emotions like fear or happiness.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Theory
Refers to practical applications, such as in marketing, to understand consumer behavior.
A background in psychology is useful in creating effective advertisements.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Focus
Used to discuss theories or principles related to the human mind within educational contexts.
Psychology major students often conduct experiments as part of their coursework.
Pro Tip 2/3Behavior Understanding
Applies to learning why people act the way they do in different situations.
Psychology can explain why we experience emotions like fear or happiness.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Theory
Refers to practical applications, such as in marketing, to understand consumer behavior.
A background in psychology is useful in creating effective advertisements.
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What is déjà vu? What is...
Still, recent advancements in neuroimaging and cognitive psychology narrow down the field of prospects. Let's walk through three of today's more prevalent theories, using the same restaurant setting for each. First up is dual processing. We'll need an action. Let's go with a waiter dropping a tray of dishes. As the scene unfolds,
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Are you a body with a...
With the development of psychology and neuroscience, scientists have weighed in, as well. Many modern scientists reject the idea that there's any distinction between the mind and body. Neuroscience suggests that our bodies, along with their physical senses, are deeply integrated with the activity in our brains
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Why do we love? A...
or a trick of biology to make us procreate? Is it all we need? Do we need it at all? If romantic love has a purpose, neither science nor psychology has discovered it yet. But over the course of history, some of our most respected philosophers have put forward some intriguing theories.
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How Facial Expressions...
- So in psychology today, there is widespread agreement that seven facial expressions of emotion are universally recognized all around the world, regardless of race, color, creed, nationality, gender, any demographic that exists. They are
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Why should you read...
But while the characters and their psychologies are gripping, Tolstoy is not afraid to interrupt the narrative to pose insightful questions about history. Why do wars start? What are good battlefield tactics?
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Who are you, really? The...
I thought I would tell you a few facts and stories, in which you may catch a glimpse of yourself. I'm in the field of research known as personality psychology, which is part of a larger personality science
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Why are we so attached...
observed something profound about human nature. Our sense of ownership emerges incredibly early. Why are we so clingy? There's a well-established phenomenon in psychology known as the endowment effect
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Nature Makes You Happy PIPE...
watching footage of the natural world could have the same effect last year we partnered with professor dhaka keltner an expert in human psychology and emotion at the university of california berkeley
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The philosophy of...
This has resonated strongly with modern psychology and the self-help movement. For example, rational emotive behavioral therapy focuses on changing the self-defeating attitudes
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Giving checkmate is...
even making a single move you may ask how is that possible right it's because I had great respect for his chess and psychology is very big part of the game
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What is déjà vu? What is...
Still, recent advancements in neuroimaging and cognitive psychology narrow down the field of prospects. Let's walk through three of today's more prevalent theories, using the same restaurant setting for each. First up is dual processing. We'll need an action. Let's go with a waiter dropping a tray of dishes. As the scene unfolds,
Video examples
Are you a body with a...
With the development of psychology and neuroscience, scientists have weighed in, as well. Many modern scientists reject the idea that there's any distinction between the mind and body. Neuroscience suggests that our bodies, along with their physical senses, are deeply integrated with the activity in our brains
Video examples
Why do we love? A...
or a trick of biology to make us procreate? Is it all we need? Do we need it at all? If romantic love has a purpose, neither science nor psychology has discovered it yet. But over the course of history, some of our most respected philosophers have put forward some intriguing theories.
Video examples
How Facial Expressions...
- So in psychology today, there is widespread agreement that seven facial expressions of emotion are universally recognized all around the world, regardless of race, color, creed, nationality, gender, any demographic that exists. They are
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Why should you read...
But while the characters and their psychologies are gripping, Tolstoy is not afraid to interrupt the narrative to pose insightful questions about history. Why do wars start? What are good battlefield tactics?
Video examples
Who are you, really? The...
I thought I would tell you a few facts and stories, in which you may catch a glimpse of yourself. I'm in the field of research known as personality psychology, which is part of a larger personality science
Video examples
Why are we so attached...
observed something profound about human nature. Our sense of ownership emerges incredibly early. Why are we so clingy? There's a well-established phenomenon in psychology known as the endowment effect
Video examples
Nature Makes You Happy PIPE...
watching footage of the natural world could have the same effect last year we partnered with professor dhaka keltner an expert in human psychology and emotion at the university of california berkeley
Video examples
The philosophy of...
This has resonated strongly with modern psychology and the self-help movement. For example, rational emotive behavioral therapy focuses on changing the self-defeating attitudes
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
even making a single move you may ask how is that possible right it's because I had great respect for his chess and psychology is very big part of the game
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George Lucas
American Director
The secret to the movie business, or any business, is to get a good education in a subject besides film - whether it's history, psychology, economics, or architecture - so you have something to make a movie about. All the skill in the world isn't going to help you unless you have something to say.
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Yoko Taro
Japanese Director
I really do love psychology and philosophy but I'm no professional at these things. Because I love seeing the true side of humanity, as I've continued that, I have ultimately lent towards philosophy and psychology but it is not something in which I try to study.
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Jeb Bush
American Politician
It's a complex relationship when your dad happened to be president and you are president and then you have all the amateur psychology that goes on when people try to speculate about motivations.
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Leon Trotsky
Russian Revolutionary
The dynamic of revolutionary events is directly determined by swift, intense, and passionate changes in the psychology of classes which have already formed themselves before the revolution.
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Zachary Quinto
American Actor
I find that communication as an actor and person is an important part of who I am. And I'm really drawn into the psychology of those dynamics.
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Jessica Ennis-Hill
British Athlete
I don't want to think of life after competing. But if I were to do anything else I'd go down the psychology route. That's what interests me.
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Hugo Weaving
Nigerian Actor
I think any role you need to play not so much transforms but I like to think of it as understanding the psychology of another character.
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Ludwig Quidde
German Critic
In life, particularly in public life, psychology is more powerful than logic.
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James Carville
American Lawyer
Ideologies aren't all that important. What's important is psychology.
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Betty Buckley
American Actress
I've studied human psychology my whole life.
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George Lucas
American Director
The secret to the movie business, or any business, is to get a good education in a subject besides film - whether it's history, psychology, economics, or architecture - so you have something to make a movie about. All the skill in the world isn't going to help you unless you have something to say.
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Yoko Taro
Japanese Director
I really do love psychology and philosophy but I'm no professional at these things. Because I love seeing the true side of humanity, as I've continued that, I have ultimately lent towards philosophy and psychology but it is not something in which I try to study.
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Jeb Bush
American Politician
It's a complex relationship when your dad happened to be president and you are president and then you have all the amateur psychology that goes on when people try to speculate about motivations.
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Leon Trotsky
Russian Revolutionary
The dynamic of revolutionary events is directly determined by swift, intense, and passionate changes in the psychology of classes which have already formed themselves before the revolution.
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Zachary Quinto
American Actor
I find that communication as an actor and person is an important part of who I am. And I'm really drawn into the psychology of those dynamics.
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Jessica Ennis-Hill
British Athlete
I don't want to think of life after competing. But if I were to do anything else I'd go down the psychology route. That's what interests me.
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Hugo Weaving
Nigerian Actor
I think any role you need to play not so much transforms but I like to think of it as understanding the psychology of another character.
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Ludwig Quidde
German Critic
In life, particularly in public life, psychology is more powerful than logic.
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James Carville
American Lawyer
Ideologies aren't all that important. What's important is psychology.
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Betty Buckley
American Actress
I've studied human psychology my whole life.
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