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psychotechnology

American

[sahy-koh-tek-nol-uh-jee] / ˌsaɪ koʊ tɛkˈnɒl ə dʒi /

noun

the body of knowledge, theories, and techniques developed for understanding and influencing individual, group, and societal behavior in specified situations.

Other Word Forms

psychotechnological adjective
psychotechnologist noun

Etymology

Origin of psychotechnology

First recorded in 1920–25; psycho- + technology

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