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Vocabolario per IELTS Academic (Punteggio 6-7) - Psicologia

Qui, imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative alla Psicologia che sono necessarie per l'esame accademico IELTS.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
instinct
instinct
[sostantivo]

a natural tendency or ability to behave or react in a particular way without conscious thought or learning

istinto

istinto

Ex: Protecting their young is a powerful instinct in many animals. 
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syndrome
syndrome
[sostantivo]

a characteristic pattern of attitudes, behavior, or qualities associated with a particular type of person or situation

sindrome

sindrome

Ex: The article examines the celebrity syndrome that can accompany sudden fame. 
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compulsion
compulsion
[sostantivo]

a strong and irresistible urge to do something

compulsione, impulso

compulsione, impulso

Ex: The compulsion to check his phone every few minutes disrupted his focus on the task at hand. 

La compulsione di controllare il telefono ogni pochi minuti ha interrotto la sua concentrazione sul compito a portata di mano.

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delusion
delusion
[sostantivo]

(psychology) a mental condition in which a person has a false belief system that is contradicted by evidence

fissazione

fissazione

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hallucination
hallucination
[sostantivo]

a perceptual experience in which an individual perceives something that is not present in the external environment

allucinazione, illusione

allucinazione, illusione

Ex: Hallucinations can be a symptom of certain medical conditions, including neurological disorders or brain injuries. 

Le allucinazioni possono essere un sintomo di alcune condizioni mediche, inclusi disturbi neurologici o lesioni cerebrali.

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paranoia
paranoia
[sostantivo]

an unreasonable and persistent fear that others want to harm you

paranoia

paranoia

Ex: Living in secrecy deepened his paranoia over time. 

Vivere in segreto ha approfondito la sua paranoia nel tempo.

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hypnosis
hypnosis
[sostantivo]

a state of heightened focus and concentration in which a person becomes more responsive to suggestions

ipnosi, stato ipnotico

ipnosi, stato ipnotico

Ex: Hypnosis has been used to help smokers quit by guiding them through visualized exercises to weaken their nicotine cravings. 

L'ipnosi è stata utilizzata per aiutare i fumatori a smettere guidandoli attraverso esercizi di visualizzazione per indebolire le loro voglie di nicotina.

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complex
complex
[sostantivo]

a group of partly or completely repressed emotions or impulses that affect a person's behavior and patterns of thought

complesso

complesso

Ex: She struggled with a complex that caused her to avoid confrontation. 
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projection
projection
[sostantivo]

(psychology) the unconscious process in which an individual associates their feelings, ideas or attitudes to someone else as a defense mechanism

proiezione

proiezione

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disorder
disorder
[sostantivo]

an illness or condition that disrupts normal physical or mental functioning

disordine

disordine

Ex: The doctor ruled out a neurological disorder after several tests. 
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ego
ego
[sostantivo]

(psychology) the conscious part of the mind that mediates between the unconscious and the reality which gives one a sense of self

ego

ego

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id
id
[sostantivo]

(psychology) the part of the unconscious mind that is the source of basic instincts and drives

id

id

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superego
superego
[sostantivo]

(psychology) the part of the mind that is only partly conscious, representing social norms learned from the parents

superego

superego

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anorexia
anorexia
[sostantivo]

an emotional disorder in which there is a strange fear of being fat and an obsessive desire to lose weight which results in refusing to eat

anoressia nervosa

anoressia nervosa

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mania
mania
[sostantivo]

mental condition that causes extreme and unusual changes in one's energy level, mood, or emotions

mania

mania

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cognition
cognition
[sostantivo]

(psychology) mental processes through which knowledge and understanding are acquired

cognizione

cognizione

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amnesia
amnesia
[sostantivo]

a severe medical condition that leads to partial or complete loss of memory

amnesia

amnesia

Ex: The patient's amnesia after the surgery prompted the team to review the anesthetic record for possible causes. 

L'amnesia del paziente dopo l'intervento ha spinto la squadra a rivedere la documentazione anestesiologica per possibili cause.

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consciousness
consciousness
[sostantivo]

awareness, knowledge, or concern about a particular subject or issue

conoscenza

conoscenza

Ex: The course aims to develop students' cultural consciousness. 
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subconscious
subconscious
[sostantivo]

the part of the mind that is not currently in focused awareness, but still influences thoughts, feelings, and behavior, often through automatic or involuntary processes

subconscio, inconscio

subconscio, inconscio

Ex: The therapist helped him explore the hidden layers of his subconscious. 

Il terapista lo ha aiutato a esplorare gli strati nascosti del suo subconscio.

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unconscious
unconscious
[sostantivo]

the part of the mind containing thoughts, feelings, and memories of which a person is not consciously aware

inconscio,  subconscio

inconscio, subconscio

Ex: Sarah became interested in how fears can emerge from the unconscious. 
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trauma
trauma
[sostantivo]

a medical condition of the mind caused by extreme shock, which could last for a very long time

trauma

trauma

Ex: Witnessing a natural disaster can leave survivors with lasting trauma and fear. 

Assistere a un disastro naturale può lasciare i sopravvissuti con un trauma duraturo e paura.

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obsession
obsession
[sostantivo]

a strong and uncontrollable interest or attachment to something or someone, causing constant thoughts, intense emotions, and repetitive behaviors

ossessione

ossessione

Ex: The obsession with celebrity culture often leads people to ignore their own personal growth. 

L'ossessione per la cultura delle celebrità spesso porta le persone a ignorare la propria crescita personale.

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self-awareness
self-awareness
[sostantivo]

the conscious knowledge and recognition of one's own thoughts, feelings, sensations, and actions, leading to a reflective understanding of oneself as a distinct individual with unique characteristics and experiences

autoconsapevolezza, consapevolezza di sé

autoconsapevolezza, consapevolezza di sé

Ex: Self-awareness plays a crucial role in emotional intelligence, enabling individuals to navigate social interactions with empathy and understanding. 

La consapevolezza di sé gioca un ruolo cruciale nell'intelligenza emotiva, permettendo agli individui di navigare nelle interazioni sociali con empatia e comprensione.

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