Psychology Glossary

18 Psychology terms

Psychology is an interesting science because it helps to understand human behaviors and help people who suffer mental health problems.

anxiety
noun
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Example: Anxiety is an alarming situation in our society especially with the youth.
fr: anxiété
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behavior
noun
the way in which someone acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example: Depending on an individual's behavior, it could negatively affect their personal relationships.
fr: comportement
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brain
noun
an organ of soft nervous tissue contained in the skull of vertebrates, functioning as the coordinating center of sensation and intellectual and nervous activity.
Example: The brain one of the most important parts of our body.
fr: cerveau
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cognition
noun
the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Example: Some students do not go well at school because there is something wrong with their cognition.
fr: cognition
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depression
noun
a mental illness in which a person is very unhappy and anxious (= worried and nervous) for long periods and often feels no interest in anything. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/depression
Example: Many years ago, I suffered a severe depression which I could not see or say something positive.
fr: dépression
Development
noun
the process in which someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced.
Example: A person's development can be affected depending on the situations.
fr: Développement
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Disorientation
noun
the condition of having lost one's sense of direction.
Example: Many young people have disorientation because they do not have the appropriate guidance.
fr: désorientation
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Egocentric
adjective
thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others; self-centered.
Example: Egocentric people are not positive individuals not to mention they are always unsatisfied.
fr: égocentrique
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extrovert
noun
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Fear
noun
an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.
Example: Every person has different types of fears.
fr: peur
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forgiveness
noun
the action or process of forgiving or being forgiven.
Example: Forgiveness is necessary to heal emotional damage and be happy.
fr: pardon
gender roles.
noun
the social and cultural expectations of how people should behave, speak, dress, and conduct themselves based on their assigned gender.
Example: in the past, gender roles were severe in our society.
fr: rôles de genre.
Individualism
noun
the belief that the individual is the fundamental unit of social organization and that their rights, freedoms, and interests should be prioritized over those of the collective or state.
Example: The ideology of Individualism is very common in the urban area rather than the rural area.
fr: Individualisme
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Introvert
adjective
a person predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things.
Example: Introverts do no like being surrounded by many people in one place.
fr: Introverti, Introvertie.
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Machiavellianism
noun
Machiavellianism: Being cunning, manipulative, and dishonest in order to achieve one’s goals.
Example: This word was inspired by an Italian diplomat from the renaissance. His name is Niccolo Machiavelli.
fr: machiavélisme
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mood
noun
a temporary state of mind or feeling. "he appeared to be in a very good mood about something" https://www.google.com/search?q=define+mood
Example: Mood changes are a common behavior regardless of the age, sex, race of individuals.
fr: humeur
narcissism
noun
selfishness, involving a sense of entitlement, a lack of empathy, and a need for admiration, as characterizing a personality type.
Example: Narcissism is very common in people who are not suffering from anything.
fr: narcissisme
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psychopath
noun
A person affected by chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behavior.
fr: psychopathe