Psychophysical


[sahy-koh-fiz-iks] /ˌsaɪ koʊˈfɪz ɪks/
noun, (used with a singular verb)
1.
the branch of psychology that deals with the relationships between physical stimuli and resulting sensations and mental states.
psychophysics
/ˌsaɪkəʊˈfɪzɪks/
noun
1.
(functioning as sing) the branch of psychology concerned with the relationship between physical stimuli and the effects they produce in the mind

psychophysical psy·cho·phys·i·cal (sī’kō-fĭz’ĭ-kəl)
adj.

Of or relating to psychophysics.

Psychosomatic.

psychophysics psy·cho·phys·ics (sī’kō-fĭz’ĭks)
n.
The branch of psychology that deals with the relationships between physical stimuli and sensory response.

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