psychodynamics

One entry found for psychodynamics.

Main Entry: psy·cho·dy·nam·ics
Pronunciation: -dI-'na-miks, -d&-
Function: noun plural but singular or plural in construction
1 : the psychology of mental or emotional forces or processes developing especially in early childhood and their effects on behavior and mental states
2 : explanation or interpretation (as of behavior or mental states) in terms of mental or emotional forces or processes
3 : motivational forces acting especially at the unconscious level
- psy·cho·dy·nam·ic /-mik/ adjective
- psy·cho·dy·nam·i·cal·ly /-mi-k(&-)lE/ adverb