Psychological State (Noun)
Meaning
(psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic; "a manic state".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's psychological state was unstable and required constant monitoring by the medical team.
- The psychologist tried to understand the underlying psychological state that led to the patient's irrational behavior.
- The concept of a psychological state is central to many theories of motivation and personality.
- The team of researchers studied the psychological state of athletes under pressure to identify factors that contribute to success.
- After the traumatic event, the victim's psychological state was characterized by anxiety and flashbacks.