Vocabulary: Psychology and behavioural science terms

English · C1 · Lesson 39 · 20 words

A complete lesson on Psychology and behavioural science terms — vocabulary, grammar, and practice exercises all in one. After this lesson, you'll be able to talk about Psychology and behavioural science terms with confidence. Expand your word power with 20 Psychology and behavioural science terms terms. Each word comes with pronunciation, examples, and interactive practice.

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manipulate

verb

control unfairly

perceive

verb

Notice or become aware of

reinforce

verb

strengthen or support

resilient

adjective

Able to recover quickly

inhibit

verb

Prevent or restrain

attribution

noun

credit

empirical

adjective

based on observation

cognition

noun

Thinking and mental processes

subliminal

adjective

Below the level of conscious awareness

neuroticism

noun

Tendency toward anxiety and worry

conditioning

noun

Learning through repeated association

disposition

noun

Natural tendency or inclination

intrinsic

adjective

Existing as a natural part

stigmatize

verb

Mark with shame or disgrace

pathological

adjective

Related to disease

gratification

noun

Pleasure or satisfaction

compulsive

adjective

Hard to control or obsessive

deviant

adjective

Different from social norms

rationalize

verb

Explain away or justify

temperament

noun

Inborn personality traits