climate

n. long-term weather conditions in a particular region, such as average temperature, humidity, and sunshine. The study of climatic influences on cognition, mood, and behavior is studied in environmental psychology. —climatic adj.

Browse dictionary by letter

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Psychology term of the day

February 17th 2025

mammography

n. a diagnostic procedure that uses low-dose X-ray photography to detect breast tumors or other abnormalities, either noncancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). The X-ray negative produced is called a mammogram.