Psychology words

effacement

The act of suppressing or diminishing one's own presence, needs, or personality in order…

socioemotional

Relating to the interaction between social behavior and emotional experience,…

cocooning

The act of withdrawing or retreating into a secluded, protected, or comfortable state,…

neurosteroid

A class of steroid hormones that are synthesized in the brain and nervous system and…

allopregnanolone

A naturally occurring neurosteroid found in breast milk that may help regulate the…

neurophysiological

Relating to the biological functions and processes of the nervous system.

epicure

A person who is perceived as being dedicated to sensual pleasure, especially refined food…

anthropomorphise

To attribute human emotions, intentions, or characteristics to non-human things, such as…

nonrational

Not based on, governed by, or conforming to reason; existing outside the scope of…

egoism

The ethical theory that considers self-interest as the proper foundation of all moral…

intrapsychic

Occurring, existing, or taking place within the individual mind or psyche.

kinless

Refers to older adults who lack a spouse, partner, or children to serve as traditional…

childfree

Describing a person or couple who do not have children, specifically by choice rather…

ostracism

The act of excluding or ignoring someone, which functions as a form of social rejection…

hypervigilant

Characterized by an abnormal state of extreme alertness or watchfulness, often as a…

obscurantism

The practice of deliberately preventing the facts or full details of something from…

pathocracy

A form of government or social system in which individuals with psychopathic or…

absolution

The act of being formally released from blame, debt, or the consequences of one's…

acquiescent

Ready to accept something without protest, or tending to comply or yield to the demands…

reappraising

The act of deliberately reinterpreting a situation to change its emotional impact or…

ingratitude

The state of being ungrateful or the act of failing to show appreciation for someone's…

agape

A Greek term representing selfless, unconditional, and universal love that is focused on…

eveningness

The psychological and biological orientation or preference of an individual toward being…

morningness

A biological and psychological trait representing an individual's natural inclination to…

anemoia

A profound feeling of nostalgia for a period of time, place, or cultural environment that…

belongingness

The psychological state or sense of being an accepted, integral part of a social group or…

multifactored

Involving or influenced by many different elements, variables, or parts.

chiefdoms

A form of social organization, historically classified by anthropologists, characterized…

adaptationist

Relating to a framework in evolutionary biology and psychology that explains human traits…

coalitional

Relating to or involving the formation of temporary alliances or groups, often for the…

dehumanizes

To deprive a person or group of positive human qualities, rights, or dignity, often to…

neurobehavioral

Relating to or involving both the structure of the nervous system and the observation of…

prefactual

Relating to thinking or reasoning about potential events or outcomes before they have…

freethinkers

Individuals who form their own opinions based on reason and evidence, rather than relying…

alexithymia

A condition characterized by significant difficulty in identifying, processing, and…

intrapersonal

Occurring within the mind or self of an individual, as opposed to between people.

equanimity

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult or highly…

blessedness

A state of spiritual joy, divine favor, or profound, enduring well-being that transcends…

introjection

The psychological process by which an individual unconsciously incorporates the ideas,…

monotrait

Referring to a single trait, characteristic, or attribute being measured or analyzed,…

multicollinearity

A statistical phenomenon in a multiple regression model where two or more independent…

heterotrait

A measurement used in statistical validity analysis that compares the correlation between…

efficacious

Having the power to produce a desired result or effect; being successful in achieving a…

qualia

Individual instances of subjective, conscious experience, such as the specific feeling of…

monism

The philosophical theory that all of reality is ultimately composed of a single substance…

propounded

Suggested, put forward, or presented for consideration or discussion.

automaton

A machine that performs a series of actions automatically, especially one designed to…

cinematherapy

A therapeutic approach that uses movies, film, and other visual narratives to help…