independent field of study

基本解释

Like the quantum theory it has grown into a vast independent field of study .
和量子理论一样，它已经发展成为一个庞大的独立研究领域。
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The second reason why positive psychology as an independent field of study as a course in and of itself is important is that being happy is not just the negation of happiness .
其次，为什么积极心理学，作为一门独立领域的研究学科是重要的，这是因为快乐并非只是对痛苦的否定。
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In Division II, you’d explore the subject of video gaming through different classes (maybe computer science or psychology or a sociology class), independent study, internships, and field study.
在第二阶段，你可以通过参加不同的课程(如计算机科学或心理学或社会学等)、独立学习、实习以及现场研究等方法来研究电脑游戏这个领域。
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