Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Psychology

Here, you will learn some English words related to Psychology that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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mind [noun]

the ability in a person that makes them think, feel, or imagine

Ex: His sharp mind allowed him to excel in academic pursuits .

memory [noun]

the ability of mind to keep and remember past events, people, experiences, etc.

Ex: He has a photographic memory and can recall information with ease .

personality [noun]

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

Ex: His outgoing personality makes him popular at parties .

therapy [noun]

the treatment of mental or psychological disorders by discussing someone's problems instead of using drugs or operations

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depression [noun]

a state characterized by constant feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of enegry or interest in activities

Ex: Many people experience depression during major life changes .

anxiety [noun]

(psychiatry) a mental disorder of constant nervousness and worry, in which one expects something bad to happen with no valid reason

Ex: Physical symptoms of anxiety include rapid heartbeat and sweating .

dream [noun]

a series of images, feelings, or events happening in one's mind during sleep

Ex: In her dream , she was reunited with old friends she had n't seen in years .

insight [noun]

a penetrating and profound understanding that goes beyond surface-level observations or knowledge

Ex: Reflecting on past experiences provided valuable insight into behavior and motivations .

perception [noun]

the image or idea that is formed based on how one understands something

Ex: His perception of the situation was affected by previous experiences .

phobia [noun]

an intense and irrational fear toward a specific thing such as an object, situation, concept, or animal

Ex: The therapist worked with him to overcome his phobia of enclosed spaces through gradual exposure .

emotional quotient [noun]

the ability to understand, use, and manage one's own emotions in positive ways, as well as empathize with others

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intelligence quotient [noun]

a measure of a person's reasoning ability and cognitive skills, derived from standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
Size and Scale	Dimensions	Weight and Steadiness	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	High Intensity	Low Intensity	Space and Area
Shapes	Speed	Significance	Influence and Strength
Uniqueness	Complexity	Value	Quality
Challenges	Wealth and Success	Poverty and Failure	Appearance
Age	Body Shape	Wellness	Textures
Intelligence	Positive Human Traits	Negative Human Traits	Moral Traits
Emotional Responses	Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells
Sounds	Temperature	Probability	Relational Actions
Body Language and Gestures	Postures and Positions	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Knowledge and Information	Encouragement and Discouragement	Request and Suggestion	Regret and Sadness
Respect and Approval	Attempt and Prevention	Physical Actions and Reactions	Movements
Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication	Understanding and Learning	Perceiving The Senses
Resting and Relaxing	Touching and Holding	Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food
Changing and Forming	Organising and Collecting	Creating and Producing	Science
Education	Research	Astronomoy	Physics
Biology	Chemistry	Geology	Psychology
Mathematics	Graphs and Figures	Geometry	Environment
Energy and Power	Landscapes and Geography	Technology	Computer
Internet	Manufacture and Industry	History	Religion
Culture and Custom	Language and Grammar	Arts	Music
Film and Theatre	Literature	Architecture	Marketing
Finance	Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms
Law	Crime	Punishment	Politics
War	Measurement	Positive Emotions	Negative Emotions
Animals	Weather	Food and Drinks	Travel and Tourism
Pollution	Migration	Disasters	Materials
Adverbs of Manner	Adverbs of Comment	Adverbs of Certainty	Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of Time	Adverbs of Place	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Emphasis
Adverbs of Purpose and Intention	Conjunctive Adverbs