Psychological Mechanisms

noun a mechanical device or part

• The mechanism by which the machine operates is quite complex and requires expert knowledge.
• I'm not exactly sure how this thing works, but the mechanism seems to involve a lot of moving parts.
• The whole mechanism behind that new app is pretty cool, don't you think?
• The mechanism of trust is delicate and easily broken.

adjective excessively mechanical or formal in approach; lacking vitality or creativity

• The study aimed to investigate the mechanistic pathways involved in cell division.
• I'm trying to understand the mechanistic process behind how this machine works.
• I have no idea about the mechanistic stuff going on in this experiment.
• The mechanistic nature of bureaucracy can often slow down progress.