dramatology

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δρᾶμα (drâma, “an act, a theatrical act, a play”), and -ology, -λογία (-logía, “study of”).

Noun

dramatology (uncountable)

1. (psychotherapy, psychiatry) The practice of viewing all symptoms as valid communications, including words, posture, tone of voice, and movements of the face and limbs.

Derived terms

• dramatological

 

References

• Dramatology