psychology

the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour in a particular context.

psicología

• study psychology

Collocations clinical psychology · cognitive psychology

• She is studying psychology at university.

  Ella está estudiando psicología en la universidad.

the treatment of mental illness and emotional or behavioural problems, especially by helping people to change the way they think and behave.

psicología clínica, psiquiatría

• provide psychological help

Collocations psychological treatment · counselling psychology

• He received psychological help after the accident.

  Recibió ayuda psicológica después del accidente.

the way in which a person behaves or thinks, especially in relation to other people.

personalidad, comportamiento

• have a good/bad psychology

Collocations personality traits · behavioral patterns

• Her psychology changed after the divorce.

  Su personalidad cambió después del divorcio.

the theories and methods used in studying human behaviour, especially those developed by a particular person or school of thought.

teoría psicológica, práctica psicológica

• develop psychological theory

Collocations psychological theories · practical applications

• He developed a new psychological theory.

  Desarrolló una nueva teoría psicológica.