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Vocabolario per IELTS Academic (Punteggio 8-9) - Psychology

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative alla psicologia necessarie per l'esame IELTS accademico.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
neurosis
[sostantivo]

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

nevrosi

nevrosi

Ex: Symptoms neurosis can include persistent feelings of sadness , irritability , and fear , often without a clear or rational cause .
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dissociation
[sostantivo]

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

dissociazione, distacco

dissociazione, distacco

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

terapia cognitivo-comportamentale, terapia comportamentale cognitiva

terapia cognitivo-comportamentale, terapia comportamentale cognitiva

Ex: Cognitive behavioral therapy can be conducted in individual or group settings , and often includes homework assignments to practice new skills outside of sessions .
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psyche
[sostantivo]

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

psiche, anima

psiche, anima

Ex: Therapists work with individuals to explore and navigate the depths of psyche during counseling sessions .
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psychosis
[sostantivo]

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

psicosi

psicosi

Ex: Psychosis can be a symptom of various mental health disorders , including schizophrenia , bipolar disorder , and severe depression .
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catharsis
[sostantivo]

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

catarsi

catarsi

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

Disturbo da dismorfismo corporeo

Disturbo da dismorfismo corporeo

Ex: Early diagnosis and treatment body dysmorphic disorder are essential to prevent the condition from severely impacting an individual 's quality of life and mental health .
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a disorder causing a person to have recurring unwanted thoughts or to do something such as cleaning or checking on something over and over

DOC

DOC

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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

PTSD

PTSD

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

disturbo borderline di personalità

disturbo borderline di personalità

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

disturbo dissociativo dell'identità

disturbo dissociativo dell'identità

Ex: dissociative identity disorder can be challenging , as individuals may struggle to maintain a cohesive sense of identity and may experience difficulties in relationships and daily functioning .
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coping mechanism
[sostantivo]

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

meccanismo di adattamento, strategia di coping

meccanismo di adattamento, strategia di coping

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defense mechanism
[sostantivo]

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

meccanismo di difesa, strategia di difesa

meccanismo di difesa, strategia di difesa

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