Hi! My glossary is basically going to train you on how to use psychology terms and when. This will give you the chance to communicate well in psychology related conversations.
Consciousness.
Noun.
It's the state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings.
Source
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiT88Wqqp3zAhVOU98KHcVTCHAQvecEegQIBhAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Flanguages.oup.com%2Fgoogle-dictionary-en&usg=AOvVaw3kNBXVjbAIAFeyFQVCJmJF
Example: He needs to dig into his consciousness to open himself up to his psychologist.
fr: Conscience.
Humanistic Psychology.
Phrase.
Humanistic Psychology is a movement in psychology supporting the belief that humans, as individuals, are unique beings and should be recognized and treated as such by psychologists and psychiatrists.
Source
https://www.britannica.com/science/humanistic-psychology
Example: My favorite theory in psychology is the Humanistic Psychology.
fr: Psychologie humanisme.
Mental health.
Phrase.
Mental health is the state of your mind. It is the heart of how you feel and how you are going to feel.
Example: We should all be concerned about our mental health.
A psychiatrist is a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
Source.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjksdmGqp3zAhXFm-AKHai1D1MQvecEegQICBAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Flanguages.oup.com%2Fgoogle-dictionary-en&usg=AOvVaw3kNBXVjbAIAFeyFQVCJmJF
Example: He wants to become a psychiatrist.
fr: Psychiatre.
Psychologist.
Noun.
An expert in psychology.
Example: He is going to see the psychologist.
fr: Psychologue.
Psychology.
Noun.
Psychology is a field of study in which people analyze the thinking process of a human being.
Example: In university, I will be studying Psychology.
fr: Psychologie.
Research.
Noun.
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Source
(https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjHzYe1qZ3zAhXiSt8KHdaHB-sQvecEegQIAxAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Flanguages.oup.com%2Fgoogle-dictionary-en&usg=AOvVaw3kNBXVjbAIAFeyFQVCJmJF)
Example: She is currently doing her biggest psychological research.
fr: Recherche.
Scientific method.
Phrase.
It's a method of procedure that has characterized natural science since the 17th century, consisting in systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses.
Source.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiSloueqp3zAhWkhOAKHfhlBY4QvecEegQIBhAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Flanguages.oup.com%2Fgoogle-dictionary-en&usg=AOvVaw3kNBXVjbAIAFeyFQVCJmJF
Example: He used the scientific method to do his study.
A therapist is a broad designation that refers to professionals who are trained to provide treatment and rehabilitation.
Source.
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-therapist-2672019
Trauma.
Noun.
A trauma is when somebody is still affected by a horrific situation that happened a long time ago.
Example: He had a trauma about flies when he was younger.
fr: Trauma.
Treatment.
Noun.
In psychology, you can treat people who are in a psychological distress.
Example: I treatment will be required to treat this patient.