Psychology words

ostracised

Excluded, rejected, or banished from a social group or community.

demandingness

The quality of being overly assertive, pushy, or expecting too much from others, often…

overinterpret

To attribute more meaning or significance to a behavior or event than it actually implies.

superminority

A political position held by a legislative group that is large enough to block or veto…

attributional

Relating to the process of assigning a cause, quality, or responsibility to a person or…

coachability

The capacity or willingness of a person to receive and act upon constructive feedback or…

depersonalisation

A psychological state characterized by detachment from or loss of one's own sense of self…

unsurmountable

Too great or extreme to be overcome, dealt with, or conquered.

ablution

The act of washing or cleansing the body, often as part of a religious or spiritual…

ganglia

Plural of ganglion, these are clusters of nerve cells that act as relay centers or…

parasympathetic

Relating to the part of the autonomic nervous system that controls 'rest and digest'…

prostrating

The act of lying face down on the ground, often as a gesture of deep humility,…

unclarity

The state of being vague, confusing, or lacking a clear, agreed-upon meaning.

overcorrection

The act of reacting so strongly against a past negative experience or behavior that one…

spendthrift

A person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible, or wasteful way.

overcompensating

To try to make up for a perceived deficiency or anxiety by providing excessive amounts of…

fallacious

Characterized by or based on an erroneous, deceptive, or unsound argument or belief.

superscientific

Pertaining to claims or theories that aim to go beyond, or exist outside, the scope of…

eudaimonia

A classical Greek term for a state of human flourishing, living well, or the realization…

genogram

A graphic representation of a family tree that displays detailed data on relationships…

figural

Relating to or consisting of shapes, pictures, or patterns rather than written words or…

psychobabble

Psychological jargon, theories, or terminology used in a way that is perceived as…

leaderlike

Possessing the specific external qualities, behaviors, or physical presence that people…

homophily

The tendency of individuals to associate and bond with others who are similar to…

enclothed

Relating to the influence that the clothes or style one wears has on the wearer's…

pretentious

Attempting to appear more important, intelligent, or sophisticated than one actually is.

hyperfocus

A state of intense, complete absorption in a task or activity, often to the point where…

hyperfixate

To focus one's attention or interest intensely on a specific subject, activity, or object…

noncognitive

Relating to personality traits, emotional skills, or behavioral tendencies rather than…

instigators

People who prompt, provoke, or incite others to perform a specific action, specifically…

phenomenology

The study of the structures of experience and consciousness; in this context, it refers…

individuation

In Jungian psychology, the lifelong process of integrating the conscious and unconscious…

kappa

A statistical measure used to assess the level of agreement between two raters or…

contemporaneous

Occurring, existing, or originating during the same period of time.

bugle

A brass instrument similar to a trumpet but typically without valves, traditionally used…

colorguard

A visual performance group that accompanies a marching band or drum corps, utilizing…

flugelhorn

A brass instrument resembling a trumpet or cornet but with a wider, conical bore,…

hornline

The group of performers who play brass instruments within a marching drum and bugle corps.

bedridden

Confined to bed for a long period of time due to illness, injury, or physical inability.

catastrophizing

The psychological habit of automatically assuming the worst possible outcome or…

statins

A class of prescription drugs that work by blocking a substance the body needs to make…

hypersensitivity

An extreme or abnormally strong psychological or emotional reaction to stimuli, such as…

biosocial

Relating to the interaction between biological factors, such as temperament or genetics,…

groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results…

countertransference

In psychoanalysis, the emotional reaction of a clinician toward their patient, which is…

asymptomatic

Presenting or showing no symptoms of a disease or condition.

comatose

In a state of deep unconsciousness, or metaphorically, displaying a complete lack of…

futility

The state of being incapable of producing any useful result; pointlessness.