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What is some words with the latin root word psych?

Here are some words with the Latin root "psych" (meaning "mind," "soul," or "breath"):

Basic:

* Psychology: The study of the mind and behavior.

* Psyche: The human soul, mind, or spirit.

* Psychic: Relating to the mind or the soul.

* Psychotic: Relating to a mental disorder characterized by a loss of contact with reality.

More complex:

* Psychopath: A person with a personality disorder characterized by antisocial behavior, lack of empathy, and remorse.

* Psychometry: The supposed ability to determine the history of an object by holding it.

* Psychopharmacology: The study of the effects of drugs on the mind and behavior.

* Psycholinguistics: The study of the relationship between language and the mind.

* Psychophysics: The study of the relationship between physical stimuli and psychological sensations.

* Psychosocial: Relating to the interaction of psychological and social factors.

Informal:

* Psyched: Excited or enthusiastic.

* Psych out: To trick or deceive someone.

Medical:

* Psychosis: A severe mental disorder characterized by a loss of contact with reality.

* Psychogenic: Originating in the mind.

* Psychotherapy: The treatment of mental disorders using psychological methods.

* Psychoanalyst: A therapist who practices psychoanalysis.

This is not an exhaustive list, as there are many other words that use the root "psych."

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