My name is Coraly. I am a student at Montmorency College. I've been studying Social Science for the past five semesters. I am in the Individual branch of Sciences. I am creating this glossary for you to be able to understand different terms that can be used in my field of study. This glossary will be composed of at least 20 different terms. The method I will be using to find the definitions is Google.
anti-social
noun
Contrary to the laws and customs of society; devoid of or antagonistic to sociable instincts or practices.
Example: This research shows just how important environmental factors are in development, a child may have a genetic disposition towards delinquent behaviour, but the occurrence of an ANTI-SOCIAL behaviour is dramatically increased if the parenting style is incorrect, and the child is allowed to mix with deviant peers.
fr: antisocial
anxiety
noun
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Example: Physical isolation heightens ANXIETY, and lengthy periods of detention increase the need for escape.
fr: anxiété
behaviorism
noun
The theory that human and animal behavior can be explained in terms of conditioning, without appeal to thoughts or feelings, and that some mental conditions are best treated by altering behavior patterns.
Example: To begin with, BEHAVIORISM gave great emphasis on learners' immediate production.
fr: behaviorisme
borderline
noun
A mental health condition that affects the way people feel about themselves and others, making it hard to function in everyday life. It includes a pattern of unstable, intense relationships, as well as impulsiveness and an unhealthy way of seeing themselves.
Example: In a pre-PACE case, Miller, a BORDERLINE mentally ill, was "bullied and hectored" through repetitive accusations by police until a confession was elicited after more than 300 denials.
fr: trouble de personnalité limite
depression
noun
A mental condition characterized by feelings of severe despondency and dejection, typically also with feelings of inadequacy and guilt, often accompanied by lack of energy and disturbance of appetite and sleep.
Example: Men on the other hand are more likely to turn to drink and drugs as solutions for DEPRESSION and mental problems (Helman 2000).
fr: dépression
emotions
noun
A natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
Example: As computers cannot think in they way that humans do they do not also possess 'feelings' or EMOTIONS.
fr: émotions
extrovert
noun
A person who is predominantly focused on external things or social interaction rather than on internal thoughts and feelings, often characterized as being outgoing and socially confident.
Example: As methods of interrogation are devised to deal with typically EXTROVERT criminals, introverts are put under considerable pressure.
fr: extroverti
human biology
noun
The scientific study of human beings and populations from a biological point of view.
Example: Still, the science topics covered in the media are based on the ability to attract readers, and consequently media constricts the diversity of science to a narrow band of 'popular science', for example HUMAN BIOLOGY or space.
fr: biologie humaine
introvert
noun
A person who is predominantly focused on internal thoughts and feelings rather than on external things or social interaction, often characterized as being quiet or withdrawn.
Example: Using this analysis, the culture at C.C.C. can be defined as encouraging INTROVERT personalities (i.e. prone to withdraw into themselves and aiming to achieve personal goals).
fr: introverti
mental health
noun
A person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.
Example: She could become stressed and if the occupational imbalance or deprivation became acute, it could affect her MENTAL HEALTH
fr: santé mentale
narcissism
noun
Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance.
Example: It is these severe psychological disorders which cannot be treated by a strictly behavioural approach - although behaviour modification can help with some effects, there is no effective therapy for NARCISSISM itself, (Young, 1990).
fr: narcissisme
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
noun
A disorder marked by uncontrollable and recurring thoughts (obsessions), repetitive and excessive behaviors (compulsions), or both.
Example: Mechanisms of action of current and potential pharmacotherapies of OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER.
fr: trouble obsessionnel compulsif (TOC)
personality disorder
noun
A deeply ingrained pattern of behaviour of a specified kind that deviates markedly from the norms of generally accepted behavior, typically apparent by the time of adolescence, and causing long-term difficulties in personal relationships or in functioning in society.
Example: Antisocial PERSONALITY DISORDER is also known as psychopathy, sociopathy or dissocial PERSONALITY DISORDER.
fr: trouble de personnalité
post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
phrase
A condition of persistent mental and emotional stress occurring as a result of injury or severe psychological shock, typically involving disturbance of sleep and constant vivid recall of the experience, with dulled responses to others and to the outside world.
Example: He was diagnosed with POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER.
fr: trouble de stress post-traumatique (TSPT)
psychiatrist
noun
A medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
Example: Greg has also been placed on the supervision register by his PSYCHIATRIST; the supervision register identifies people with mental illness who may be at significant risk to themselves or others.
fr: psychiatre
psychologist
noun
An expert or specialist in psychology.
Example: Both psychologists had childhood experiences which inspired them and affected their methods.
fr: psychologue
psychology
noun
The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
Example: The psychological work of Sigmund Freud hugely affected the writings in Modernist literature as can be seen through the recurrent themes of time and PSYCHOLOGY, and the obsession with language and the true expression of thoughts.
fr: psychologie
psychopath
noun
A person consistently exhibiting antisocial, impulsive, manipulative, and sometimes aggressive behavior (not in current technical use).
Example: If it were kept isolated during the critical period nothing would prevent it from becoming an affectionless PSYCHOPATH for the remainder of its life.
fr: psychopathe
psychosocial
noun
Relating to the interrelation of social factors and individual thought and behavior.
Example: Studies suggest that younger pre-menopausal women are especially vulnerable to depression and anxiety compared to their older counterparts and therefore exhibit greater PSYCHOSOCIAL and information needs.
fr: psychosociale
schizophrenia
noun
A serious, disabling mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, often leading to a disconnect from reality. Key symptoms include hallucinations (seeing or hearing things not there), delusions (false beliefs), disorganized thinking, and reduced motivation or emotional expression
Example: SCHIZOPHRENIA Mr has several of the positive features of SCHIZOPHRENIA- Delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thoughts.
fr: schizophrénie
schizotypal
noun
A mental health condition characterized by a persistent pattern of social and interpersonal deficits, along with eccentric behavior, distorted thinking, and unusual perceptions
Example: Research with this questionnaire (and others like it) has demonstrated that SCHIZOTYPAL personality traits are frequently found in psychologically healthy individuals.
fr: schizotypique
sociology
noun
The study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society.
Example: Occupational science examines human behaviour incorporating some SOCIOLOGY, psychology, and anthropology.
