psychonomy

/sɪˈkɒnɒmi/

Definitions

1. noun

The branch of psychology that studies the relationship between the mind and the social environment, or a systematic study of the psychological characteristics of social systems.

“The study of psychonomy helped researchers understand the impact of social structures on individual behavior.”

Synonyms

  • social psychology
  • sociopsychology

Antonyms

  • autarchy
  • individualism