clinical psychology

American  

noun

1. the branch of psychology dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of personality and behavioral disorders.

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clinical psychology British  

noun

1. the branch of psychology that studies and treats mental illness and mental retardation

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clinical psychology Scientific  

/ klĭn′ĭ-kəl /

1. See under psychology

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Other Word Forms

• clinical psychologist
  noun

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clinical psychology

Misuse of therapy speak, or the casual use of clinical psychology terms, is a pervasive problem, and one that therapists note actually shuts down communication, as opposed to improving it.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

In clinical psychology, a treatment known as behavioral activation helps people recover from depression by re-engaging with meaningful activities instead of withdrawing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026

But the pull of Canada remained and he has now decided to apply again to pursue a bachelor's degree in clinical psychology.

From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026

If my sister didn’t have a doctorate in clinical psychology, I still would’ve wanted to tell this story, but I don’t think it would’ve been as good or effective.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2024

Principles of dynamic psychiatry; including an integrative approach to abnormal and clinical psychology; with a glossary of psychiatric terms.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1973 July - December by Library of Congress. Copyright Office