clinical psychology

noun

the branch of psychology dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of personality and behavioral disorders.

OTHER WORDS FROM clinical psychology

clinical psychologist, noun

Words nearby clinical psychology

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British Dictionary definitions for clinical psychology

clinical psychology

noun

the branch of psychology that studies and treats mental illness and mental retardation

Medical definitions for clinical psychology

clinical psychology

n.

The branch of psychology that studies and treats emotional or behavioral disorders.

Scientific definitions for clinical psychology

clinical psychology
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See under psychology.