psychotechnology

psychotechnology
psychotechnological /suy'koh tek'neuh loj"i keuhl/, adj.psychotechnologist, n.
/suy'koh tek nol"euh jee/, n.
the body of knowledge, theories, and techniques developed for understanding and influencing individual, group, and societal behavior in specified situations.
[1920-25; PSYCHO- + TECHNOLOGY]

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