psychotechnology

[ sahy-koh-tek-nol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the body of knowledge, theories, and techniques developed for understanding and influencing individual, group, and societal behavior in specified situations.

Other Words From

• psy·cho·tech·no·log·i·cal [sahy-koh-tek-n, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• psycho·tech·nolo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of psychotechnology¹

First recorded in 1920–25; psycho- + technology