psychotechnology
[ 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.
Origin of psychotechnology
First recorded in 1920–25;
psycho- +
technology
OTHER WORDS FROM psychotechnology
psy·cho·tech·no·log·i·cal [sahy-koh-tek-nuh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌsaɪ koʊˌtɛk nəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjective psy·cho·tech·nol·o·gist, nounWords nearby psychotechnology
psychosomimetic,
psychostimulant,
psychosurgery,
psychosynthesis,
psychotechnics,
psychotechnology,
psychotherapeutics,
psychotherapist,
psychotherapy,
psychotic,
psychotogen