psychology

The science that deals with mental processes and behavior.

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

Subtle tactical action or argument used to manipulate or influence another.

The branch of metaphysics that studies the soul, the mind, and the relationship of life and mind to the functions of the body.

The special psychology of any single group of living things: a common term for folk psychology, professional psychology, race psychology, ethnic psychology, psychology of peoples, etc.