Psychonomics
Encyclopedia
Psychonomics describes an approach to psychology
that aims at discovering the laws (Greek: 'nomos
') that govern the workings of the mind (Greek: 'psyche
'). The field is directly related to experimental psychology
. The word is used most prominently by the Psychonomic Society
, a society of experimental psychologists in the United States.
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
that aims at discovering the laws (Greek: 'nomos
Nomos
Nomos or Nomoi may refer to:* Nome , a subdivisions of Ancient Egypt* Nome , the administrative division immediately below the peripheries of Greece * law...
') that govern the workings of the mind (Greek: 'psyche
Psyche (psychology)
The word psyche has a long history of use in psychology and philosophy, dating back to ancient times, and has been one of the fundamental concepts for understanding human nature from a scientific point of view. The English word soul is sometimes used synonymously, especially in older...
'). The field is directly related to experimental psychology
Experimental psychology
Experimental psychology is a methodological approach, rather than a subject, and encompasses varied fields within psychology. Experimental psychologists have traditionally conducted research, published articles, and taught classes on neuroscience, developmental psychology, sensation, perception,...
. The word is used most prominently by the Psychonomic Society
Psychonomic Society
The Psychonomic Society is one of the primary societies for general scientific experimental psychology in the United States. Although open to all areas of experimental psychology, its members typically study areas related to cognitive psychology, such as learning, memory, attention, motivation,...
, a society of experimental psychologists in the United States.