Definition of act psychology
: psychology conceived as the study of the individual act especially for meaning and intent
— called also intentionalism
—contrasted with content psychologyLearn More About act psychology
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“Act psychology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/act%20psychology. Accessed 20 Jan. 2022.
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