B1adjectivepsychologyhealth
US/ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
UK/ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
connected with a person's mind and feelings
In context
Losing a job can have a serious psychological effect on people.
The players are under huge psychological pressure before a final.
Some illnesses have psychological causes as well as physical ones.
Words that go with psychological
adjective + noun
- psychological effectSocial media has a psychological effect on teenagers.
- psychological pressureExams put psychological pressure on students.
- psychological problemsWar can cause long-term psychological problems.
- psychological supportVictims receive psychological support after the disaster.
- psychological thrillerI enjoy watching psychological thrillers.