Psychology Word Search
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Sample words: ALTRUISM, ATTITUDE, AXON, ABUSE, ACTION, ADLER, AMNESIA, ADULT, FEAR, GLIA, HUE, MEAN, EGO, THEORY.
Psychology word list, defined
- ALTRUISM /ˈæltruɪzəm/ · noun
- The principle or practice of unselfish concern for the welfare of others, involving selfless acts done for their benefit rather than one's own. Related: selflessness, unselfishness, charity, generosity.
- ATTITUDE /ˈætɪtjuːd/ (UK), /ˈædətuːd/ (US) · noun
- A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in a person's behaviour. It can also refer to a physically orientated position of the body, or, in informal use, a confident, assertive manner. Related: outlook, stance, posture, viewpoint.
- AXON /ˈak.sɒn/ · noun
- The long, slender fiber of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the nerve cell body toward other neurons, muscles, or glands. Related: nerve fiber, neurite.
- ABUSE /əˈbjuːs/ (noun), /əˈbjuːz/ (verb) · noun, verb
- As a noun, abuse is the improper or cruel treatment of a person or thing, especially repeatedly or over time. As a verb, it means to treat a person or thing wrongly or violently, or to use something for a purpose it was not intended for. Related: mistreatment, misuse, maltreatment, exploitation.
- ACTION /ˈækʃən/ · noun
- The process or fact of doing something, typically to achieve an aim; a thing done; an act. It also denotes the way something moves or operates, as in the action of a machine or drug. Related: deed, act, move, step.
- AMNESIA /æmˈniːziə/ · noun
- A partial or total loss of memory, especially of personal experiences or identity, caused by brain injury, illness, psychological trauma, or other factors. Related: memory loss, forgetfulness, blackout.
- ADULT /ˈædʌlt, əˈdʌlt/ · noun
- A person who has reached full physical and legal maturity, typically defined as being 18 years of age or older. As an adjective, it describes something relating to, intended for, or characteristic of grown-up people. Related: grown-up, grownup, mature person.
- FEAR /fɪə(r)/ · noun, verb
- An unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm; as a verb, to be afraid of someone or something. Related: dread, terror, fright, panic.
- GLIA /ˈɡliːə/ · noun
- Glia are the non-neuronal cells of the nervous system, which support, protect, and nourish neurons. The term may also refer collectively to these cells or to the tissue they form. Related: neuroglia.
- HUE /hjuː/ · noun
- A particular color or shade, especially one considered as a quality distinguishing one thing from another. By extension, it can refer to a general character, type, or appearance. Related: color, shade, tint, cast.
- MEAN /miːn/ · adjective; verb
- As an adjective, mean signifies unkind, ungenerous, or lacking in compassion; it can also describe something of low quality, size, or importance. As a verb, mean signifies to intend or signify, to interpret, or to represent a particular value or average. Related: unkind, unkindly, petty, stingy.
- EGO /ˈiːɡoʊ/ · noun
- A person's sense of self-esteem, self-importance, or identity; the conscious thinking self. In Freudian psychology, the part of the mind that mediates between the id and the superego and deals with external reality. Related: self-esteem, self-image, vanity, conceit.
- THEORY /ˈθɪəri/ · noun
- A set of ideas or principles that explains how something works or why something happens. In academic contexts, a theory is an organized, evidence-based framework that may be supported by numerous observations and tested through further investigation. Related: hypothesis, explanation, framework, principle.
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