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psychohistorian

IPA: //ˌsaɪkoʊˈhɪstəriən//

KK: /ˈsaɪkoʊˌhɪstəriən/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the psychological motivations behind historical events and trends.

Example: The psychohistorian analyzed the impact of childhood experiences on the decisions of historical leaders.

psychohistory

IPA: //ˈsaɪkoʊˌhɪstəri//

KK: /ˈsaɪkoʊˌhɪstəri/

noun

Definition: A study that combines psychology and history to understand how psychological factors influence historical events and figures.

Example: The psychohistory of the 20th century reveals how collective trauma shaped societies.

psychokinesis

IPA: //ˌsaɪkoʊkɪˈniːsɪs//

KK: /saɪkoʊkɪˈniːsɪs/

noun

Definition: The ability to move or control objects using only the mind, without any physical interaction.

Example: Some people believe in psychokinesis, claiming they can move objects just by thinking about them.

psychokinetic

IPA: /ˌsaɪkoʊkɪˈnɛtɪk/

KK: /saɪkoʊkɪˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the ability to move objects with the mind without any physical interaction.

Example: In the movie, the character had psychokinetic powers that allowed her to lift objects with her thoughts.

psycholinguist

IPA: //saɪˈkoʊlɪŋɡwɪst//

KK: /saɪˈkoʊlɪŋɡwɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the relationship between language and the mind, focusing on how people understand, produce, and acquire language.

Example: The psycholinguist conducted research on how children learn to speak.

psychologic

IPA: /ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/

KK: /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of the mind and behavior.

Example: The psychologic effects of stress can impact a person's health.

psychological

IPA: /ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

KK: /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the mind or emotions, often in the context of mental processes or behavior.

Example: The therapist used psychological techniques to help her patients cope with stress.

psychologically

IPA: /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪkli/

KK: /saɪˈkɑlədʒɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the mind or emotions of a person.

Example: The therapy helped her to cope psychologically with her past experiences.

psychologism

IPA: /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪzəm/

KK: /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A theory that explains events or ideas using psychological concepts and principles.

Example: Psychologism offers a unique perspective on how our thoughts and feelings influence our understanding of history.

psychologize

IPA: //saɪˈkɒlədʒaɪz//

KK: /saɪˈkɑlədʒaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To think or talk about something in a way that relates to psychology, often analyzing thoughts and behaviors.

Example: During the discussion, she began to psychologize about his motivations for leaving the job.

transitive verb

Definition: To explain someone's behavior or actions using ideas from psychology.

Example: The therapist tried to psychologize the patient's reactions to stress.

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