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psychology /psy·chol·o·gy/ (si-kol´ah-je) the science dealing with the mind and mental processes, especially in relation to human and animal behavior.psycholog´icpsycholog´ical

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analytic psychology  psychology based on the concept of the collective unconscious and the complex.

child psychology  the study of the development of the mind of the child.

clinical psychology  the use of psychologic knowledge and techniques in the treatment of persons with emotional difficulties.

community psychology  a broad term referring to the organization of community resources for the prevention of mental disorders.

criminal psychology  the study of the mentality, motivation, and social behavior of criminals.

depth psychology  psychoanalysis.

developmental psychology  the study of behavioral change through the life span.

dynamic psychology  that stressing the element of energy in mental processes.

environmental psychology  the study of the effects of the physical and social environment on behavior.

experimental psychology  the study of the mind and mental operations by the use of experimental methods.

gestalt psychology  gestaltism.

physiologic psychology , physiological psychology the branch of psychology that studies the relationship between physiologic and psychologic processes.

social psychology  that treating of the social aspects of mental life.

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psy·chol·o·gy (s-kl-j)

n.

1. The science that deals with mental processes and behavior.

2. The emotional and behavioral characteristics of an individual, group, or activity.

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psychology (psych)

[sīkol′əjē]

Etymology: Gk, psyche + logos, science

1 the study of behavior and of the functions and processes of the mind, especially as related to the social and physical environment.

2 a profession that involves the practical applications of knowledge, skills, and techniques in the understanding of, prevention of, or solution to individual or social problems, especially in regard to the interaction between the individual and the physical and social environment.

3 the mental, motivational, and behavioral characteristics and attitudes of an individual or group of individuals. Kinds of psychology include analytic psychology, animal psychology, behaviorism, clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, educational psychology, experimental psychology, humanistic psychology, phenomenology, and social psychology. psychologic, psychological, adj.

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psychology [si-kol´o-je]

the science dealing with the mind and mental processes, especially in relation to human and animal behavior. adj., adj psycholog´ic, psycholog´ical.

analytic psychology (analytical psychology) the system of psychology founded by Carl Gustav Jung, based on the concepts of the collective unconscious and the complex.

clinical psychology the use of psychologic knowledge and techniques in the treatment of persons with emotional difficulties.

community psychology the application of psychological principles to the study and support of the mental health of individuals in their social sphere.

criminal psychology the study of the mentality, the motivation, and the social behavior of criminals.

depth psychology the study of unconscious mental processes.

developmental psychology the study of changes in behavior that occur with age.

dynamic psychology psychology stressing the causes and motivations for behavior.

environmental psychology study of the effects of the physical and social environment on behavior.

experimental psychology the study of the mind and mental operations by the use of experimental methods.

forensic psychology psychology dealing with the legal aspects of behavior and mental disorders.

gestalt psychology gestaltism; the theory that the objects of mind, as immediately presented to direct experience, come as complete unanalyzable wholes or forms that cannot be split into parts.

individual psychology the psychiatric theory of Alfred adler, stressing compensation and overcompensation for feelings of inferiority and the interpersonal nature of a person's problems.

physiologic psychology (physiological psychology) the branch of psychology that studies the relationship between physiologic and psychologic processes.

social psychology psychology that focuses on social interaction, on the ways in which actions of others influence the behavior of an individual.

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psychology (sīkol´jē),

n 1. the study of behavior and the functions and processes of the mind, especially as related to the social and physical environment.
n 2. a profession that involves the practical applications of knowledge, skills, and techniques in the understanding of, prevention of, or solution to individual or social problems, especially in regard to the interaction between the individual and the physical and social environment.

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psychology

Psychiatry The discipline concerned with behavioral, mental and emotional processes, especially vis-á-vis human behavior. See Analytical psychology, Archetypal psychology, Clinical psychology, Depth psychology, Developmental psychology, Ego psychology, Evolutionary psychology, Gestalt psychology, Humanistic psychology, Individual psychology, Parapsychology, Process psychology, Psychological, Psychotherapy, Reverse psychology, Spiritual psychology, Transpersonal psychology.

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Patient discussion about psychology.

Q. What is better- psychological help or medicinal? What treatment strategy should I choose to help me in depression?

A. I doubt the answer to this question has a generic answer for everyone and there's no way someone like myself could answer it for your paricular situation. Its something for medical professionals to determine. Start with your medical doctor. Doctors know most of the other doctors in your vicinity and make recomendations to see others if appropriate. It could be simple with some form of medication or could be counseling or both. Its worth every penny spent consulting your doctor to find out. You may have problems with stress or anxiety as well.

Q. I read that fibromyalgia is caused by psychological abuse from a family member. Is that connection possible? My brother’s daughter who is staying abroad for studies recently diagnosed for Fibromyalgia. I read that fibromyalgia is caused by psychological abuse from a family member or someone close to them. I doubt something like that has happened to her. Is that connection possible?

A. "Fibromyalgia is a common and complex chronic pain disorder.While underlying cause or causes of FM still remain a mystery new reaserch findings continue to understand the basic mechansisms of fibromyalgia. Most researchers agree that FM is a disorder of the central processing with neuroendocrine/neurotransmitter dysregulation.The FM patient experiences pain ampliification due to abnormal sensory processing in the central nervous system. Recent studies show that factors may predispose individuals to a genetic susceptibility to FM.For some the onset is slow, however, in alarge percentage patients the onset is triggered by an illness or injury that causes trama to the body. " This is a shortened summary from a Professor of Medicine, Oregon Health Sciences University.
I don't feel this is what triggered her fibromyalgia BUT depression over something that happen could trigger problems with her fibromyalgia. If you suspect so,ething talk to her and urge her to seek help deali

Q. Could be I’ve been having an anxiety attack? My husband is deployed right now; he's been gone for about 2.5 months. I was fine at first, but lately I have started having anxiety. At least I think that's what it is, I've never experienced this before. I get these nagging worries in my mind that just won't quit, and then I start to feel it all over my body like an aching... its difficult to describe. Anyway, I feel like I want to go to my doctor about this, but I am afraid he will see me as just someone trying to get a pill for something. But It also affecting my sleep and my well-being. What should I do? Are there any natural remedies for anxiety that I could try?

A. Sounds like anxiety to me. one of the things you can do is to stop trying to fight the anxiety. you try to fight it, and because you can't get it to stop, you feel more anxious it’s a vicious cycle . basically, when you are feeling anxious, acknowledge that you are experiencing anxiety - don't try to reason with it, or convince yourself otherwise - just say to yourself, 'I’m feeling a little anxious right now - it will pass'. It’s just chemicals in your brain eventually. If it doesn’t stop and only get’s worse – go see the Dr.