The Word ‘Psychology’ Was Originated from

The word ‘psychology’ was originated from the word:

1. Logus

2. Psycho

3. Psycho and Logus

4. None of these

Correct Answer – Option 3:  Psycho and Logus

The term psychology is derived from two Greek words psyche meaning soul and logos meaning science or study of a subject. Thus psychology was a study of the soul or mind. Psychology is concerned with almost all aspects of our lives. Psychology emerged as an independent academic discipline in 1879, when German Professor Wilhelm Wundt established the first psychology laboratory at the University of Leipzig, Germany.