psychological

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UK /ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kl̩/ US /ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɑː.d͡ʒɪ.kl̩/

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purely

Her fear of flying was purely psychological, so the therapist helped her work through it.

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adj

Of or pertaining to psychology.

An inkblot test is a method of psychological evaluation.

Relating to the mind and behavior or to the mental, emotional, and behavioral characteristics pertaining to a specified person, group, or activity.

I'm concerned about their psychological well-being.

The film was a dark psychological thriller.

Without an objective, or reasonably logical foundation.

Prices seem to have stopped rising, having hit the psychological ceiling of just under 100 dollars.

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psychological warfare

A mentally manipulative approach to warfare involving use of techniques to demoralize or intimidate someone into surrender.

Li also inspected a psychological warfare unit at Huchingtou, Liehyu, where he saw off a balloon carrying materials showing the free bastion of Taiwan's warm support for the pro-de

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An inkblot test is a method of psychological evaluation.

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I'm concerned about their psychological well-being.

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The film was a dark psychological thriller.

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Those selected will have to face extensive medical and psychological tests.

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Benson and Holmes analyzed the psychological effect of artificial insemination on parents.

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This problem bristles with difficulties both psychological and economical.

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