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psychodrama

IPA: //saɪˈkoʊdrɑːmə//

KK: /saɪˈkoʊˌdrɑːmə/

noun

Definition: A type of therapy where people act out their feelings and experiences in a dramatic way to better understand their emotions and relationships.

Example: The therapist used psychodrama to help the group explore their feelings about past events.

psychodramatic

IPA: /ˌsaɪ.kəʊ.drəˈmæt.ɪk/

KK: /saɪˌkoʊdrəˈmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a type of therapy that uses guided drama and role-playing to help people explore their emotions and experiences.

Example: The therapist used psychodramatic techniques to help the group express their feelings more openly.

psychodynamic

IPA: //ˌsaɪ.kəˈdaɪ.næm.ɪk//

KK: /saɪkəˈdaɪnæmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the psychological forces that influence human behavior and emotions, often focusing on the unconscious mind and internal conflicts.

Example: The therapist used a psychodynamic approach to help the patient understand their feelings and behaviors.

psychodynamics

IPA: /ˌsaɪ.kəʊ.daɪˈnæ.mɪks/

KK: /saɪkoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

noun

Definition: The way different mental and emotional processes work together, especially how they affect a person's personality and behavior.

Example: Psychodynamics helps us understand the underlying reasons for our actions and feelings.

psychogenesis

IPA: /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

KK: /saɪˈkoʊdʒɛnɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process by which psychological factors lead to the development of mental disorders or behaviors, rather than physical causes.

Example: The therapist explained the concept of psychogenesis to help the patient understand the roots of their anxiety.

psychogenetic

IPA: //ˌsaɪkoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk//

KK: /saɪkoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the origin and development of psychological processes or behaviors.

Example: The psychogenetic approach helps us understand how early experiences shape our mental health.

psychogenic

IPA: //saɪˈkoʊdʒɛnɪk//

KK: /saɪˈkoʊdʒɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to conditions or disorders that arise from mental or emotional factors rather than physical causes.

Example: The doctor explained that her symptoms were psychogenic and not due to any physical illness.

psychogenically

IPA: /ˌsaɪkoʊˈdʒɛnɪkli/

KK: /saɪˈkoʊdʒɛnɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the influence of the mind on physical conditions or symptoms.

Example: The patient responded psychogenically to the treatment, showing improvement in both mental and physical health.

psychograph

IPA: //ˈsaɪkoʊɡræf//

KK: /saɪˈkoʊɡræf/

noun

Definition: A visual chart that shows the personality traits of a person or a group of people.

Example: The psychologist used a psychograph to illustrate the personality characteristics of her clients.

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.

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