psychotechnics

[ sahy-koh-tek-niks ]
/ ˌsaɪ koʊˈtɛk nɪks /

noun (used with a singular verb)

the use of psychological techniques for controlling and modifying human behavior, especially for practical ends.
Compare psychotechnology.

Origin of psychotechnics

1925–30; psycho- + technics

Words nearby psychotechnics

psychosomatic medicine, psychosomimetic, psychostimulant, psychosurgery, psychosynthesis, psychotechnics, psychotechnology, psychotherapeutics, psychotherapist, psychotherapy, psychotic

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