1. the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour in a given context. synonyms:study of the mind, science of the mind, science of the personality, study of the mental processes "she has a degree in psychology" 2. the mental characteristics or attitude of a person or group. synonyms:mindset, mind, mental processes, thought processes, way of thinking, cast of mind, frame of mind, turn of mind, mentality, persona, psyche, (mental) attitude(s), make-up, character, disposition, temperament, temper, behaviour; informal what makes someone tick "research on the psychology of the road user"
The discipline of psychology encompasses many different aspects and the resources in this module will be broken down under key headings as well as a general psychology resources.