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psychological
adjective

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1MP relating to the way that your mind works and the way that this affects your behaviour:

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Sleep disorders are a serious psychological problem.

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Freud's psychological theories

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What was the patient's psychological state?

2MP relating to what is in someone's mind rather than what is real:

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Max says he's ill, but I'm sure it's psychological.

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psychological warfare

behaviour intended to make your opponents lose confidence or feel afraid

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the psychological moment

British English informal the exact time in a situation when you have the best chance to achieve what you want

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psychologically disturbed patients

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