PSYCHOLOGY
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psychoanalysis
Psychoanalysis can take a long time, as it involves deep exploration of the mind.
the dura
The doctor explained how the dura protects the brain from injury.
frontal lobe
The frontal lobe is responsible for:
Thinking and reasoning
Planning and decision-making
Controlling emotions and behavior
Movement and coordination.
parietal lobe
When you touch something hot, the parietal lobe sends signals to your brain.
occipital lobe
The doctor explained that the occipital lobe is crucial for our vision.
temporal lobe
The temporal lobe helps us recognize familiar sounds.
cerebellum
The cerebellum plays a crucial role in helping us maintain our balance while walking.
corpus callosum
The corpus callosum is essential for transferring information between the left and right sides of the brain.
prosopagnosia
After the accident, he realized he had prosopagnosia and could no longer recognize his friends.
disorderly conduct
The police were called to the park because of reports of disorderly conduct from a group of teenagers.
on the same page
During the meeting, the manager asked if everyone was on the same page regarding the new policies.
negotiate a settlement
The two companies decided to negotiate a settlement to avoid a lengthy court battle.
exemplary
His exemplary performance in the competition impressed everyone.
inroad
The new technology made significant inroads in the market, changing how people shop.
wavelength
The wavelength of visible light determines its color.
frequency
The frequency of the radio waves affects the quality of the signal.
amplitude
The amplitude of the sound wave determines how loud the music is.
congenital
She has a congenital talent for music that was evident from a young age.
crisscross
She drew crisscross lines on the paper to create a fun design.
extraversion
People with high levels of extraversion often enjoy group activities.
reciprocal determinism
The teacher explained that reciprocal determinism means our actions can change our environment and vice versa.
locus of control
She has a strong internal locus of control, believing that her hard work will lead to success.
evocative
The painting was so evocative that it reminded me of my childhood.
thematic apperception test
The psychologist used the thematic apperception test to learn more about the child's feelings.
g-factor
The psychologist explained the importance of the g-factor in understanding student performance.
uber
She is an uber-talented musician.
savant syndrome
The movie featured a character with savant syndrome who could paint stunning landscapes from memory.
savant
She is a musical savant, able to play complex pieces by ear.
breadcrumb
The website used breadcrumbs to help visitors find their way back to the homepage.
dopey
After staying up too late, I felt dopey in the morning.
courting
The politician is courting the support of young voters by promising new programs.
wooing
In the movie, the prince was wooing the princess with grand gestures.
intelligence quotient
The term "intelligence quotient" (IQ) was coined by German psychologist William Stern in 1912.
IQ=(mental/chronological age) x100
anthropocene
Many scientists believe we are living in the Anthropocene, where our actions greatly affect the planet.
herd mentality
The herd mentality in social media can lead to trends that spread quickly, even if they are not based on facts.
groupthink
The team fell into groupthink, so they didn't explore all the possible solutions to the problem.
polio (n)
The government launched a campaign to vaccinate children against polio.
hepatitis
Hepatitis C can be a serious illness if not treated properly.
dystrophy
The doctor explained that muscular dystrophy affects the strength and function of muscles.
obsessive compulsive disorder
My friend has obsessive compulsive disorder, and it makes it hard for him to focus on his work.
cubicle
After the meeting, everyone returned to their cubicles to finish their tasks.
generalized anxiety disorder
Therapists often recommend cognitive-behavioral therapy for those diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder.
panic disorder
She was diagnosed with panic disorder after experiencing several panic attacks.
hyperventilate
During the exam, he began to hyperventilate because he was so nervous.
conditioning (n)
Through positive conditioning, the dog learned to sit on command.
observational learning
Children often use observational learning when they watch their parents cook and then try to cook themselves.
mood disorder
Many people with a mood disorder find it helpful to talk to a therapist.
bipolar disorder
She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after experiencing severe mood swings.
mood swing
She has been experiencing a lot of mood swings lately, making it hard for her friends to understand her feelings.
smother
She felt smothered by her parents' constant care and attention.
dysmorphia
Many people with dysmorphia spend hours in front of the mirror, trying to fix what they see as flaws.
anorexia nervosa
Many teenagers face challenges related to anorexia nervosa and need support from their families.
bulimia
She has been struggling with bulimia for several years and is seeking help.
laxative
Some fruits, like prunes, act as natural laxatives.
vanity
Her vanity made her spend hours in front of the mirror.
secondary behavior
When she felt nervous about speaking, her secondary behavior was to fidget with her hands.
purging
She felt a sense of relief after purging her negative thoughts.
body dysmorphic disorder
She struggles with body dysmorphic disorder and often avoids social situations because of her appearance worries.
defraud
He was arrested for attempting to defraud the bank with false documents.
ego-dystonic
Many people with anxiety may experience ego-dystonic thoughts that make them feel uneasy about their daily activities.
ego-syntonic
He found his perfectionist tendencies to be ego-syntonic, believing they made him successful.
grandiose
She spoke in a grandiose manner, making everything sound more important than it was.
psychopathy
Many movies portray characters with psychopathy as charming but dangerous individuals.
con artist
She was a skilled con artist, able to charm anyone into giving her money.
nuptial
The couple exchanged their nuptial vows in front of family and friends.
aphantasia
She discovered her aphantasia when she realized she couldn't imagine the scenes described in her favorite books.
stoicism
The teachings of stoicism encourage us to focus on what we can control.
colonnade
The ancient temple featured a beautiful colonnade that impressed all the visitors.
self-actualization
Many people strive for self-actualization to find true happiness in their lives.
exposure therapy
After months of exposure therapy, she was finally able to ride the elevator without feeling anxious.
randomized clinical trial
Researchers published the results of a randomized clinical trial in a medical journal.
meta analysis
Researchers conducted a meta analysis to understand the impact of exercise on mental health.
pharmacotherapy
The doctor recommended pharmacotherapy to help manage her chronic pain.
antipsychotics
Many doctors prescribe antipsychotics to help patients manage their symptoms.
anxiolytics
Many doctors prescribe anxiolytics to help patients manage their anxiety symptoms.
mellow out
She was so stressed about the exam, but her friend told her to mellow out and take a deep breath.
reuptake
The medication works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin in the brain.
ECT
The doctor recommended ECT for her severe depression.
rTMS
Many patients have reported positive results after undergoing rTMS therapy.
DBS
She submitted her application along with her DBS certificate to prove her eligibility.
attribution theory
In class, we learned about attribution theory and how it affects our views on success.
fundamental attribution error
During the discussion, many students recognized their own fundamental attribution errors when judging their classmates' actions.
central route
When trying to convince someone, using the central route can lead to stronger beliefs.
peripheral route
In a debate, the audience might take the peripheral route if they focus more on the speaker's appearance than on the arguments presented.
foot-in-the-door phenomenon
The salesperson started with a small product offer, using the foot-in-the-door phenomenon to eventually sell a more expensive item.
social loafing
The teacher explained that social loafing can happen in teams if everyone does not feel responsible.
bystander effect
During the emergency, the bystander effect made it difficult for the victim to receive help.
pitch in
Everyone decided to pitch in and clean up the park on Saturday.
reciprocity norm
In many cultures, the reciprocity norm is important for maintaining friendships.
social trap
In a social trap, people might choose to drive their cars instead of using public transport, causing traffic jams and pollution for everyone.
just-world phenomenon
The just-world phenomenon can make it hard for us to understand why bad things happen to good people.
naysayer
The project was successful despite the naysayers who said it wouldn't work.
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