Definition

A study that combines psychology and biography to analyze a person's character and behavior based on their life experiences.

Example

The psychobiography of the famous author revealed how his childhood influenced his writing style.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of psychobiography?

Yeah, it's that approach to understanding a person's character, right?

Exactly! I find it fascinating how it combines psychology and biography.

Me too! It really helps to get deeper insights into someone's life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Psychobiography → It is formed from "psycho-" (from Greek "psukhē", meaning soul or mind) and "biography" (from Greek "bios", meaning life, and "graphia", meaning writing). The word refers to the written account of a person's life that incorporates psychological analysis.

Memory Tip

Think of 'psycho-' relating to the 'mind' and 'biography' as a 'written account of life'. This helps you remember that psychobiography is about understanding a person's life through their psychological experiences.

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