psychophysics

[ sahy-koh-fiz-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of psychology that deals with the relationships between physical stimuli and resulting sensations and mental states.

psychophysics

/ ˌsaɪkəʊˈfɪzɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular the branch of psychology concerned with the relationship between physical stimuli and the effects they produce in the mind

Derived Forms

• ˌpsychoˈphysical, adjective

Other Words From

• psy·cho·phys·i·cal [sahy-koh-, fiz, -i-k, uh, l], psycho·physic adjective
• psycho·physi·cal·ly adverb
• psy·cho·phys·i·cist [sahy-koh-, fiz, -, uh, -sist], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of psychophysics¹

From the German word Psychophysik, dating back to 1875–80. See psycho-, physics