psychology
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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.
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
'Psychologie' and 'Psychiatrie' are easily confused because both have to do with the human psyche. 'Psychologie' is the science of human experience, thinking, feeling, and behavior. You can also talk about the 'Psychologie' of a person or group when you mean their typical way of thinking and acting. 'Psychiatrie', on the other hand, belongs to medicine. It deals with mental illnesses, their diagnosis, and treatment; the word can also mean a clinic or department. Memory aid: Psychologie explains behavior and experience, while Psychiatrie treats illnesses.
Lisa interessiert sich für Psychologie, weil sie menschliches Verhalten besser verstehen möchte.
Lisa is interested in psychology because she wants to understand human behavior better.
Nach der Untersuchung wurde der Patient in der Psychiatrie weiterbehandelt.
After the examination, the patient continued to be treated in the psychiatric department.