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C2 Level Wordlist - Psychology

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Psychology, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
catharsis

(psychology) the process of relieving a complex by bringing it to consciousness and directly addressing it

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neurosis

a mental condition that is not caused by organic disease in which one is constantly anxious, worried, and stressed

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dissociation

a psychological and neurological process involving a separation or disconnection of thoughts, memories, identity, or consciousness, often as a response to trauma or stress

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cognitive behavioral therapy

a psychotherapy that targets negative thoughts and behaviors to address mental health issues

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psyche

the entirety of the human mind, including conscious and unconscious elements, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

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psychosis

a severe mental condition in which the patient loses contact with external reality

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body dysmorphic disorder

a psychological disorder that causes a person to spend a lot of time thinking obsessively about the imaginary imperfections in their appearance

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obsessive-compulsive disorder

a disorder causing a person to have recurring unwanted thoughts or to do something such as cleaning or checking on something over and over

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post-traumatic stress disorder

a disorder that is formed in a person who has experienced a very shocking or frightening event, causing them to have nightmares or flashbacks from the event

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borderline personality disorder

a mental illness that causes a person to act impulsively, to experience severe shifts in mood, and to be unable to form interpersonal relationships

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dissociative identity disorder

a psychological condition in which there are more than one personality in a person, each personality has different memories and patterns of behavior

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coping mechanism

a strategy or behavior used to manage or counteract challenging emotions, thoughts, or situations

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defense mechanism

an unconscious mental strategy individuals use to cope with anxiety, discomfort, or threatening emotions

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abreaction

the release of repressed emotions or traumatic memories through therapeutic means, often resulting in catharsis and emotional relief

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gestalt

the concept that individuals perceive objects as unified wholes rather than the sum of their parts

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bipolar disorder

a chronic mental health condition marked by episodes of mania and depression

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hypochondria

a mental condition in which a person is constantly anxious and worried about their health

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kleptomania

a mental condition in which one is obsessed with stealing things without any financial motive

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latent content

the underlying, symbolic meanings embedded within dreams as interpreted through psychoanalytic theory, contrasted with the manifest content

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masochism

the tendency to derive sexual pleasure from experiencing physical or emotional pain or humiliation

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narcissism

a psychological trait or personality disorder where someone is excessively self-centered and believes they are superior to others

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Oedipus complex

a child's unconscious desire for the opposite-sex parent and rivalry with the same-sex parent

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psychosomatic disorder

a psychological condition characterized by physical symptoms that derive from mental or emotional causes, often without any medical explanation

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rationalization

(psychiatry) the process by which individuals justify or explain their behaviors, often unconsciously, in a way that aligns with their self-image or societal norms

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condensation

(psychoanalysis) the process by which disparate elements of the unconscious mind are combined into a single symbol or image, often observed in dreams or during free association in therapy

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Freudian slip

an error that reveals the speaker's actual thoughts or feelings

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