Lingo

Psychology

12 Words

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mind
1.
mind
Noun

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

She has a brilliant mind for solving puzzles.

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memory
2.
me
mo
ry
Noun

something recalled or remembered from the past

Childhood memories often resurface unexpectedly.

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personality
3.
per
so
na
li
ty
Noun

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

Despite her shy personality, she's a fantastic performer on stage.

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therapy
4.
the
ra
py
Noun

the systematic treatment of a disease, injury, or disorder through medical, rehabilitative, or remedial methods

The physical therapy helped him regain strength and mobility after the injury.

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depression
5.
dep
re
ssion
Noun

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

After the breakup, he fell into a deep depression.

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anxiety
6.
an
xie
ty
Noun

a feeling of nervousness or worry about a future event or uncertain outcome

The upcoming presentation filled her with so much anxiety that her palms were sweaty.

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dream
7.
dream
Noun

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

She had a vivid dream about flying over mountains.

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insight
8.
in
sight
Noun

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

Years of study and contemplation yielded profound insights into the nature of existence.

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perception
9.
per
cep
tion
Noun

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

Her perception of the artwork changed after learning about the artist's background.

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phobia
10.
pho
bia
Noun

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

The phobia of dogs she developed after a childhood incident affects her ability to interact with pets.

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emotional quotient
Noun

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

High EQ helps leaders resolve conflicts with empathy and clarity.

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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

His IQ of 140 placed him in the "genius" category.

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