1. the origin and development of the mind or of a mental function, trait, or condition
Usage: psychology; medical
2. the development of physical symptoms or conditions from psychological or emotional causes
Usage: psychology; medical

Examples

• The psychologist studied the psychogenesis of anxiety disorders in children.
• Researchers investigated the psychogenesis of certain personality traits.
• The doctor explained that the patient’s symptoms had a psychogenesis rather than a physical cause.
• Understanding the psychogenesis of depression helps in developing better treatments.
• The study focused on the psychogenesis of learning disabilities.
• Psychogenesis plays a crucial role in the development of phobias.