[ sahy-kol-uh-jiz-uh m ]
/ saɪˈkɒl əˌdʒɪz əm /
noun (often used pejoratively)
emphasis upon psychological factors in the development of a theory, as in history or philosophy.
a term or concept of psychology or psychoanalysis, especially when used in ordinary conversation or a nontechnical context.
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British Dictionary definitions for psychologism
/ (saɪˈkɒləˌdʒɪzəm) /
the belief in the importance and relevance of psychology for other sciences
the belief that psychology is the basis for all other natural and social sciences
Derived Formspsychologistic, adjective
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