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psychology
The science that deals with human experience and behavior, human development over the course of life, and all the relevant internal and external causes and conditions.
Er studiert Psychologie im Master an der Universität Heidelberg.
He is studying psychology in a master's program at Heidelberg University.
psychology
The way of thinking, feeling, and acting that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people.
Um ein guter Verkäufer zu sein, muss man die Psychologie der Kunden verstehen.
To be a good salesperson, you have to understand the psychology of customers.
The ending '-logie' (-logy) in German often denotes a science or field of study. When you see this ending, you know that it is about an academic subject or a field of knowledge, as in 'Biologie' (biology) or 'Soziologie' (sociology).
Die Archäologie beschäftigt sich mit alten Kulturen.
Archaeology deals with ancient cultures.
When referring to the science, 'Psychologie' (psychology) is often used with verbs like 'studieren' (to study) or in academic contexts. Typical phrases are: 'Psychologie studieren' (to study psychology), 'ein Diplom in Psychologie haben' (to have a degree in psychology), or 'Forschung in der Psychologie' (research in psychology).
Meine Schwester möchte Psychologie an der Universität studieren.
My sister wants to study psychology at the university.
In the meaning of 'Denkweise' (mindset/way of thinking), a genitive or a 'von' (of) construction is often used to specify whose psychology is meant. For example: 'die Psychologie der Massen' (the psychology of the masses) or 'die Psychologie von Kindern' (the psychology of children).
Ein guter Trainer muss die Psychologie seiner Spieler verstehen.
A good coach has to understand the psychology of his players.
psychiatry
Psychology scientifically studies human experience and behavior. Psychiatry, by contrast, is a medical specialty that diagnoses, treats, and prevents mental illnesses. Psychologie is the appropriate term for an academic course of study, while Psychiatrie is used for a medical specialization.
Lea studiert Psychologie und untersucht menschliches Verhalten.
Lea is studying psychology and examining human behavior.
Lea studiert Medizin und möchte sich auf Psychiatrie spezialisieren.
Lea is studying medicine and wants to specialize in psychiatry.
