Applied psychology

/əˌplaɪd saɪˌkɑlədʒi/

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Definitions of applied psychology

noun
any of several branches of psychology that seek to apply psychological principles to practical problems of education or industry or marketing etc.

synonyms: industrial psychology

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psychological science, psychology
the science of mental life

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