Use your knowledge of the Greek root -psych- to choose the most likely meaning of the word psychiatry.

A. strategy for resolving conflict
B. practice of predicting the future
C. regulation of the use of chemicals
D. study and treatment of mental illness

1 answer

The Greek root -psych- relates to the mind or mental processes. Therefore, the most likely meaning of the word psychiatry is:

D. study and treatment of mental illness.