Definitions

1. verb

to influence the mind or behavior of someone, often in an indirect or subtle way

“The idea of winning the lottery psychs people into buying lottery tickets.”

2. noun

the study of mental processes and behavior, including the study of the unconscious mind

“She is a professor of psych at the local university.”

3. adjective

relating to the mind or mental processes

“The psych lab is where students conduct experiments on the human mind.”