How do you use "psychological" in a sentence?

The trauma had a lasting psychological effect on the survivors. She's undergoing psychological assessment before the trial. The film is a psychological thriller that keeps you guessing.

psychological

Q: What does "psychological" mean?

Relating to the mind, mental processes, or emotions Psychological describes anything connected to the mind, mental health, or emotional states. It's used in clinical contexts (psychological treatment), academic settings (psychological research), and everyday speech (psychological impact). 'Psychological warfare' refers to tactics designed to affect the enemy's morale rather than cause physical harm.

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Meaning: Relating to the mind, mental processes, or emotions

心理的，精神的

psicológico

心理的な、精神的な

심리적인, 정신적인

Psychological describes anything connected to the mind, mental health, or emotional states. It's used in clinical contexts (psychological treatment), academic settings (psychological research), and everyday speech (psychological impact). 'Psychological warfare' refers to tactics designed to affect the enemy's morale rather than cause physical harm.

Psychological描述与心理、心理健康或情感状态相关的任何事物。它用于临床语境（心理治疗）、学术环境（心理研究）和日常用语（心理影响）。'Psychological warfare'（心理战）指的是旨在影响敌人士气而非造成身体伤害的战术。

Psychological describe cualquier cosa relacionada con la mente, la salud mental o los estados emocionales. Se usa en contextos clínicos (tratamiento psicológico), entornos académicos (investigación psicológica) y en el habla cotidiana (impacto psicológico). «Psychological warfare» se refiere a tácticas diseñadas para afectar la moral del enemigo en lugar de causar daño físico.

Psychologicalは、心、メンタルヘルス、または感情状態に関連するあらゆることを表します。臨床的な文脈（心理療法）、学術的な環境（心理学研究）、日常会話（心理的影響）で使われます。「Psychological warfare」（心理戦）は、身体的な害を与えるのではなく、敵の士気に影響を与えることを目的とした戦術を指します。

Psychological은 마음, 정신 건강, 감정 상태와 관련된 모든 것을 나타냅니다. 임상적 맥락(심리 치료), 학술적 환경(심리 연구), 일상 대화(심리적 영향)에서 사용됩니다. 'Psychological warfare'는 물리적 피해가 아닌 적의 사기에 영향을 주기 위한 전술을 의미합니다.

Examples

The trauma had a lasting psychological effect on the survivors.
这次创伤对幸存者造成了持久的心理影响。
El trauma tuvo un efecto psicológico duradero en los supervivientes.
そのトラウマは生存者に永続的な心理的影響を与えました。
그 트라우마는 생존자들에게 지속적인 심리적 영향을 미쳤습니다.
She's undergoing psychological assessment before the trial.
她正在接受审判前的心理评估。
Está siendo sometida a una evaluación psicológica antes del juicio.
彼女は裁判前に心理評価を受けています。
그녀는 재판 전에 심리 평가를 받고 있습니다.
The film is a psychological thriller that keeps you guessing.
这部电影是一部让你猜不透的心理惊悚片。
La película es un thriller psicológico que te mantiene en suspenso.
その映画は観客を翻弄するサイコロジカルスリラーです。
그 영화는 관객을 끝까지 긴장하게 만드는 심리 스릴러입니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From 'psychology' + '-ical'. 'Psychology' comes from Modern Latin 'psychologia', from Greek 'psykhe' (soul, mind, breath) + 'logos' (study). 'Psyche' literally meant 'breath' — the ancients equated breathing with having a soul.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal