Word Roots: Psych/o Flashcards

Word Roots related to Psych/o

• bio: Root meaning "life," often used in biological contexts.
• graph: Denotes "write" or "written," commonly seen in fields where documentation or representation is involved.
• metr: Means "measure," used in discussions about measurement and metrics in various sciences.
• nom: Refers to "name, law, custom, order," relevant in legal and societal contexts.
• psych/o: Signifies "mind" or "spirit," central to psychology and mental health studies.
• somat: Root word meaning "body," often linked to physical health and anatomy.
• -ic: Suffix indicating "like" or "related to," used to form adjectives from nouns, often seen in scientific terminology.
• -logy: Suffix meaning "study of" or "science," found in fields of study like biology, psychology, and geology.
• -osis: Indicates a "condition," typically used in medical terminology to describe pathological states.

Specific Terms in Psychology

• Psychometric: Describes tools and techniques related to measuring mental data and psychological metrics.
• Psychograph: Refers to a chart that visually represents an individual's personality traits.
• Psychology: Defined as the science of the mind, encompassing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
• Psychosomatic: Pertains to the influence of the mind on physical health, showcasing the connection between mental and bodily conditions.
• Psychosis: Refers to a serious condition of mental illness, impacting thoughts and perceptions of reality.
• Psychonomic: Related to the principles governing behavior and cognitive functions, important in understanding psychological principles and theories.
• Psychobiology: The interdisciplinary study focusing on the interaction between biological processes and behavior, integral for examining how biology affects psychological states.