urbanism

n. the way of life characteristic of cities. Urbanism has been a central area of research in sociology (most notably by the Chicago school) and psychology since the early 20th century, with psychologists principally focused on the implications of urban life for mental health and social norms.

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

January 11th 2025

induced color

a color change in a visual field resulting from stimulation of a neighboring area, rather than from stimulation of the part of the field in which the change appears.