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Psychology Basics
Fundamental concepts in human psychology.
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- psychologysī-kŏl<strong>′</strong>ə-jēThe scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour in a given context.
- behaviorbĭ-hāv<strong>′</strong>yərThe way in which a person, animal, or system acts or functions, especially in response to stimuli or in a particular situation.
- cognitionkŏg-nĭsh<strong>′</strong>ənThe mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
- emotionnounĭ-mō<strong>′</strong>shənA strong feeling such as joy, anger, fear, or sadness that arises from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
- personalitynounˌpɜːsəˈnælɪtɪThe combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character; the set of emotional, social, and behavioral patterns unique to a person.
- motivationnounˌmoʊ təˈveɪ ʃənThe reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way; the general desire or willingness to do something.
- perceptionnounpəˈsɛpʃənThe process of becoming aware or conscious of something through the senses; the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something.
- memorymĕm<strong>′</strong>ə-rēthe faculty of the mind by which information is encoded, stored, and retrieved; a specific recollection of a past event or experience.
- learningnounˈlɜːnɪŋThe acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught.
- developmentnoundɪˈvɛl əp məntThe process of growing, progressing, or being created.
- attachmentnounəˈtætʃməntThe act of attaching something or the state of being attached.
- traumatrô<strong>′</strong>mə,trou<strong>′</strong>-A severe emotional shock or physical injury that may have long-lasting effects.
- anxietyăng-zī<strong>′</strong>ĭ-tēA feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
- depressionnoundĭ-prĕsh<strong>′</strong>ənA state of extreme sadness, hopelessness, and low energy that is a clinical mental health condition.
- therapynounˈθɛrəpɪTreatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder, especially of the mind or body.
- consciousnessnounˈkɒn ʃəs nɪsThe state of being aware of and responsive to one's surroundings, thoughts, and existence.
- unconsciousadjectiveʌnˈkɒn ʃəsThe state of being unaware and unresponsive to one's surroundings, typically as a result of injury, illness, or lack of consciousness; also, the deep mental processes not directly available to awareness.
- identitynounaɪˈdɛn tɪ tiThe fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the distinct characteristics that define a person or group.
- selfnounsɛlfA person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action.
- esteemverbɪˈstiːmTo respect or admire someone or something highly; to regard favorably.
- confidencenounˈkɒn fɪ dənsA feeling of self-assurance arising from an appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities; belief in oneself.
- intelligencenounɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənsThe ability to acquire, understand, and apply knowledge and skills; the capacity for logic, reasoning, understanding, learning, and problem-solving.
- creativitynounˌkri eɪˈtɪv ɪ tiThe ability to produce original and valuable ideas, or to make something new and imaginative.
- socialadjectiveˈsəʊʃəlRelating to society or its organization; relating to companionship and interaction with other people.
- influencenounˈɪnflʊənsThe power or capacity to affect the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something.
- persuasionnounpəˈsweɪʒənThe act, process, or skill of causing someone to believe or agree with something through reasoning or argument.
- biasnounˈbaɪ əsA tendency, inclination, or prejudice for or against something or someone, often in an unfair way.
- attitudenounˈæt ɪˌtudA settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behaviour.
- beliefnounbɪˈlifA mental acceptance that something is true or exists, often without complete proof.
- conditioningnounkən-dĭsh<strong>′</strong>ə-nĭngThe process of training or adapting someone or something to behave or react in a particular way through repeated experience or stimuli.
- reinforcementnounˌri ɪnˈfɔrs məntThe action or process of strengthening or supporting something.
- punishmentnounˈpʌnɪʃməntThe act or process of imposing a penalty or suffering on someone as retribution for an offense or wrongdoing.
- rewardnounrɪˈwɔːdSomething given or received in return for an effort, service, achievement, or good behavior.
- stimulusstĭm<strong>′</strong>yə-ləsSomething that causes a reaction or activity, especially in a biological, psychological, or economic context.
- responserĭ-spŏns<strong>′</strong>A verbal or written answer to a question or statement.
- observationnounˌɒb zɜrˈveɪ ʃənThe action or process of closely watching or monitoring someone or something, especially to gain information.
- introspectionnounˌɪntrəˈspɛkʃənThe act or process of carefully examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and motives.
- projectionprə-jĕk<strong>′</strong>shənThe act of projecting something forward, outward, or into the future; an estimate or forecast based on current data; an image or representation on a surface.
- rationalizationnounˌræʃ ə nl aɪˈzeɪ ʃənThe process of making something more efficient, logical, or justifiable, often by reorganizing or explaining it in a systematic way.
- repressionnounrɪˈprɛʃ ənThe action or process of suppressing, subduing, or holding back something, typically by force or authority, whether physically, politically, or psychologically.
- defensenoundɪˈfɛnsThe action of protecting someone or something from harm, danger, or attack; the means or system by which such protection is provided.
- mechanismnounˈmɛk əˌnɪz əmA system of parts working together in a machine or a natural process; a means by which a result is brought about.
- disordernoundɪsˈɔːdəA state of confusion, untidiness, or lack of organization; a disruption of normal functioning.
- syndromesĭn<strong>′</strong>drōm′A set of symptoms or conditions that occur together and characterize a particular disease, disorder, or abnormality.
- diagnosisnoundī′əg-nō<strong>′</strong>sĭsThe process of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining its signs and symptoms.
- treatmentnounˈtrit məntThe way someone or something is dealt with or managed, especially in terms of care, behaviour, or processing.
- recoverynounrɪˈkʌvərɪThe process of returning to a normal state of health, mind, strength, or operation after a period of illness, difficulty, or damage.
- resiliencenounrɪˈzɪl yənsThe ability to recover quickly from difficulties or bounce back after challenges.
- copingnounˈkəʊpɪŋThe process of dealing effectively with something difficult, challenging or stressful.
- adaptationăd′ăp-tā<strong>′</strong>shənThe process or result of changing something to suit a new situation or environment.