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noun
The scientific study of the psychological, emotional, and perceptual changes that occur in human beings over the course of their lifespans.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
the branch of psychology that studies the social and mental development of children
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: genetic psychology, child psychology
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Broader terms: psychology, psychological science
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