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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

psychoneurotic

IPA: //ˌsaɪkəʊnʊˈrɒtɪk//

KK: /saɪkoʊnʊˈrɑtɪk/

noun

Definition: A person who experiences a mental disorder that involves emotional distress and anxiety, often linked to psychological factors rather than physical causes.

Example: The psychoneurotic often struggles with feelings of anxiety and depression.

psychopathic

IPA: //saɪˈkɒpəθɪk//

KK: /saɪˈkɒpəθɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who has a mental condition that causes them to behave in a way that is harmful to others, often without feeling guilt or empathy.

Example: The character in the movie was portrayed as psychopathic, showing no remorse for his actions.

psychopathology

IPA: //ˌsaɪ.kəʊ.pæθ.əˈlɒdʒ.i//

KK: /saɪˌkoʊpæθəˈlɑdʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of mental disorders and their effects on behavior and emotions.

Example: Psychopathology helps us understand the causes of various mental health issues.

psychopathy

IPA: //saɪˈkɒpəθi//

KK: /saɪˈkɒpəθi/

noun

Definition: A mental disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, remorse, and often antisocial behavior.

Example: The criminal was diagnosed with psychopathy, which explained his lack of guilt for his actions.

psychophysical

IPA: /ˌsaɪ.kəˈfɪ.zɪ.kəl/

KK: /saɪˈkoʊfɪzɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the relationship between the mind and the body, especially in how mental processes can affect physical states.

Example: The psychophysical effects of stress can lead to physical health problems.

psychophysicist

IPA: //saɪˈkoʊfɪzɪsɪst//

KK: /saɪˈkoʊfɪzɪsɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the relationship between psychological processes and physical stimuli, often using experiments to understand how the mind and body interact.

Example: The psychophysicist conducted experiments to measure how people perceive different sounds.

psychophysics

IPA: //ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈfɪ.zɪks//

KK: /saɪˈkoʊˌfɪzɪks/

noun

Definition: A field of study in psychology that explores how physical stimuli affect our senses and perceptions.

Example: Psychophysics helps us understand how we perceive different levels of sound and light.

psychosexual

IPA: /ˌsaɪkoʊˈsɛkʃuəl/

KK: /saɪkoʊsɛkʃuəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the mental and emotional factors that influence sexual behavior and development.

Example: The therapist explored the psychosexual issues that were affecting the couple's relationship.

psychosexuality

IPA: //ˌsaɪkoʊsɛkˈʃuːəlɪti//

KK: /saɪkoʊsɛkʃuˈælɪti/

noun

Definition: The study of how psychological factors influence sexual behavior and feelings.

Example: Understanding psychosexuality can help therapists address issues related to sexual health and relationships.

psychosexually

IPA: /ˌsaɪkoʊˈsɛkʃuəli/

KK: /saɪkoʊsɛkʃuəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the psychological aspects of sexual behavior or development.

Example: The therapist approached the issue psychosexually, considering both emotional and sexual factors.

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