"Psychographically" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Originally coined in 1917, "psychographically" means "relating to, or characteristic of, the study of the relationship between an individual's personality, psychological make-up, and their lifestyle." In other words, it describes the characteristics and patterns that are observable in a person's personality and behavior, which provide insight into their thoughts, emotions, and motivations. It involves a quantitative or qualitative approach to analyze a person's behavior, thoughts, and feelings, and to understand how they interact with their environment. Example: "The researcher used psychographical analysis to identify the personality traits of the target audience."
Psychogenesis relates to the origin and development of mental processes, emotions, or behaviors within an individual, especially those influenced by the individual's inherent nature, family background, or past experiences, rather than or in addition to any external causes. It suggests a psychological or biopsychological origin of symptoms or characteristics, rather than a purely environmental or physical one. This term is particularly used in the fields of psychoanalysis, psychology, and psychiatry to describe the complex interplay between inherent and extrinsic factors in the formation of psychological issues or disorders.
Referring to a physical or psychological problem that has a psychological or emotional origin, rather than a physical cause.
Psychokinesis is the alleged ability of a person to influence the physical world through the power of the mind. It is also known as telekinesis, psychokinesis, or PK. The term was coined by parapsychologist J.B. Rhine in the 1940s to describe this phenomenon.