psychophysics

[ sahy-koh-fiz-iks ]
/ ˌsaɪ koʊˈfɪz ɪks /

noun (used with a singular verb)

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

Origin of psychophysics

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

OTHER WORDS FROM psychophysics

psy·cho·phys·i·cal [sahy-koh-fiz-i-kuh l] /ˌsaɪ koʊˈfɪz ɪ kəl/, psy·cho·phys·ic, adjective psy·cho·phys·i·cal·ly, adverb psy·cho·phys·i·cist [sahy-koh-fiz-uh-sist] /ˌsaɪ koʊˈfɪz ə sɪst/, noun

Words nearby psychophysics

psychopharmaceutical, psychopharmacology, psychopharmacotherapy, psychophysical, psychophysical parallelism, psychophysics, psychophysiologic disorder, psychophysiological, psychophysiology, psychopomp, psychoprophylaxis

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British Dictionary definitions for psychophysical

psychophysics
/ (ˌsaɪkəʊˈfɪzɪks) /

noun

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

Derived forms of psychophysics

psychophysical, adjective

Medical definitions for psychophysical (1 of 2)

psychophysical
[ sī′kō-fĭz′ĭ-kəl ]

adj.

Of or relating to psychophysics.
Psychosomatic.

Medical definitions for psychophysical (2 of 2)

psychophysics
[ sī′kō-fĭz′ĭks ]

n.

The branch of psychology that deals with the relationships between physical stimuli and sensory response.