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psychology
The scientific study of the mind and behavior. As an academic discipline, it encompasses areas such as clinical psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, and cognitive psychology.
大学で心理学を学ぶ。
To study psychology at university.
心理学の知識はビジネスにも役立つ。
Knowledge of psychology is useful in business too.
犯罪心理学の専門家が事件の分析に協力した。
A criminal psychology expert assisted with the analysis of the case.
USAGE:
The word breaks down as 心理 (psychology, mental state) + 学 (study, -ology). 心理学 refers specifically to psychology as an academic discipline, while 心理 alone refers to the psychological state or mindset of a person.
Branches commonly discussed include 臨床心理学 (clinical psychology), 発達心理学 (developmental psychology), and 社会心理学 (social psychology).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 心理学者: psychologist
- 心理学部: psychology department
- 心理学を専攻する: to major in psychology
- 臨床心理学: clinical psychology