psyche
//ˈsaɪ.ki//
Noun
psycheSingular
psychesPlural
1
The human soul, mind, or spirit; the totality of the human mental and emotional life.
The trauma left a deep mark on her psyche.
2
In psychology, the center of thought, feeling, and motivation, consciously and unconsciously directing the body's reactions to its social and physical environment.
The therapist explored the patient's psyche to understand the root of their anxiety.