Woordenschat voor IELTS Academic (Score 6-7) - Psychology

a natural reaction or behavior that occurs automatically, without conscious thought or reasoning

a set of characteristics, behaviors, or qualities commonly observed in a specific situation or group of individuals

a strong and irresistible urge to do something

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

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

a mental disorder that causes a person to think they are very important or that others are trying to harm them

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

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

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

a disease or a medical condition that prevents a part of the body or mind from functioning normally

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

one's views on a specific subject

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

the part of the mind where thoughts, feelings, and memories exist without a person being aware of them

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

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

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