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psychology

psy·chol·o·gy [ sī kólləjee ] (plural psy·chol·o·gies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. study of human mind: the scientific study of the human mind and mental states, and of human and animal behavior

2. characteristic mental makeup: the characteristic temperament and associated behavior of a person or group, or that exhibited by those engaged in an activity

3. subtle manipulative behavior: subtle clever actions and words used to influence a person or group

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