26984 words

psychological

6 definitions • 11 examples
1
relating to the human mind and feelings:

Examples:

psychological problems
He claims that the constant aircraft noise has a bad psychological effect on the residents.
We are concerned with the physical and psychological well-being of our employees.
2
(of an illness or other physical problem) caused by worry or sadness:

Examples:

I suspect his headaches are purely psychological.
3
A psychological film or book is one in which there is a lot of attention given to the way people influence each other's behaviour:

Examples:

a psychological thriller
4
relating to the study of the mind:

Examples:

psychological testing
Her problems were psychological.
5
Psychological also means having an effect on or involving the mind:

Examples:

psychological stress/well-being
Her new novel is a psychological thriller.
6
relating to the human mind and feelings:

Examples:

The experience of being fired has had lasting psychological effects.
The rail disaster had a psychological impact on some investors.

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