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Psychological

Description:

Psychological is an adjective that relates to the study or understanding of the mind and its functions, including emotions, thoughts, and behavior.

Senses:

1. Relating to Psychology:

In this sense, psychological refers to anything connected to the branch of science that deals with human and animal behavior, mental processes, and the application of findings to various aspects of life.

Example: The students were fascinated by the psychological experiments on human behavior.

2. Mental or Emotional State:

Psychological can also describe anything concerning a person's mental or emotional state.

Example: Losing the game had a psychological impact on her confidence.

Usages:

1. Popular Usage:

Psychological is commonly used in everyday language when discussing topics related to mental health, personality traits, counseling, therapy, or any situation that involves understanding human behavior and emotions.

Example: The book provides valuable insights into the psychological aspects of decision-making.

2. Local Usage:

In certain local contexts, psychological might be used to refer to a specific psychological theory, technique, or concept popular within a specific community.

Example: The local support group focuses on implementing psychological strategies for stress reduction.

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