Psychology

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  1. 6. - A treatment aimed at alleviating psychological distress or improving mental health through various techniques and approaches.
  2. 9. intelligence - The ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions and the emotions of others.
  3. 11. - The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to make sense of the world around us.
  4. 12. - A theoretical perspective that focuses on observable behaviors and the ways they are learned and reinforced.
  5. 15. - A phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group leads to irrational or dysfunctional decision-making.
  6. 16. - A therapeutic approach developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious motives and conflicts in human behavior.
  7. 18. - A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
  8. 20. - The study of psychological disorders and abnormal behaviors, including their symptoms, causes, and treatments.
  9. 22. - The realization of one's potential, self-fulfillment, and seeking personal growth and peak experiences.
  10. 23. - A consequence that strengthens a behavior, increasing the likelihood of its recurrence in the future.
  11. 27. behavioral therapy (CBT) - A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviors.
  12. 28. dissonance - The mental discomfort experienced when holding two conflicting beliefs or when behavior conflicts with beliefs.
  13. 29. - A false belief held despite evidence to the contrary, often associated with mental disorders.
  14. 30. - Cognitive structures that help individuals organize and interpret information about the world.
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  1. 1. - The emotional bond that forms between an individual and their primary caregiver, influencing social and emotional development.
  2. 2. - The selfless concern for the well-being of others, often leading to acts of kindness and generosity.
  3. 3. psychology - The study of how people grow and change throughout their lifespan, from infancy to old age.
  4. 4. - The mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, memory, and perception.
  5. 5. - A psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs or attitudes, leading to discomfort.
  6. 7. - A defense mechanism in which an individual reverts to behaviors characteristic of an earlier stage of development.
  7. 8. - The processes that initiate, guide, and maintain goal-oriented behaviors and actions.
  8. 10. - The study of the nervous system and its role in behavior, thoughts, and emotions.
  9. 13. - Chemical messengers in the brain that transmit signals between neurons, influencing mood and behavior.
  10. 14. - A mental practice focusing on being present in the moment and aware of one's thoughts and feelings without judgment.
  11. 17. - A learning process in which behaviors are modified through reinforcement or punishment.
  12. 19. - An excessive and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that leads to avoidance behavior.
  13. 21. - The process by which sensory receptors receive and represent stimulus energies from the environment.
  14. 24. - The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt well to adversity and stress.
  15. 25. - The individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
  16. 26. psychology - The branch of psychology that studies how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts.