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psychophysics

psy·cho·phys·ics
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sahy-koh-fiz-iks]
    • /ˌsaɪ koʊˈfɪz ɪks/
    • /sˌaɪkəʊfˈɪzɪks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-koh-fiz-iks]
    • /ˌsaɪ koʊˈfɪz ɪks/

Definitions of psychophysics word

  • noun psychophysics the branch of psychology that deals with the relationships between physical stimuli and resulting sensations and mental states. 1
  • noun psychophysics the branch of psychology concerned with the relationship between physical stimuli and the effects they produce in the mind 0
  • noun psychophysics the branch of psychology dealing with the functional relations between the mind and physical phenomena 0

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Origin of psychophysics

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
From the German word Psychophysik, dating back to 1875-80. See psycho-, physics

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Parts of speech for Psychophysics

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psychophysics popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Top questions with psychophysics

  • what is psychophysics?
  • what is psychophysics in psychology?
  • what is the difference between psychoanalysis and psychophysics?

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