psychological (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/
Definition
Relating to or affecting the mind or mental state.
Examples
The patient reported significant psychological distress after the accident.
Many people believe that positive thinking has a powerful psychological effect.
The study examined the psychological impact of social media on teenagers.
How to Use psychological
- psychological effect on (prepositional phrase)
- The influence of something on a person's mental state. — "The constant noise had a negative psychological effect on the residents."
- psychological impact of (prepositional phrase)
- The effect of something on a person's mind or emotions. — "We are still assessing the psychological impact of the crisis."
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