psychotechnics

[ sahy-koh-tek-niks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the use of psychological techniques for controlling and modifying human behavior, especially for practical ends.

Word History and Origins

Origin of psychotechnics¹

1925–30; psycho- + technics

Example Sentences

Psychotechnics does not stand in the service of a party, but exclusively in the service of civilization.

From Project Gutenberg

The economic psychotechnics of the future will surely study with similar methods the effects of the living commercial agencies.

From Project Gutenberg