Vocabulary
Noun

anxiety

/æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

A feeling of worry and nervousness, especially about something that might happen in the future

Many students feel anxiety before an important exam, but breathing exercises can help.

Noun

attachment

/əˈtætʃ.mənt/

A strong emotional bond or connection between two people

The baby formed a strong attachment to her mother during the first months of life.

Noun

behaviour

/bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

The way a person or animal acts or responds in different situations

The teacher noticed a change in the student's behaviour after the school holidays.

Noun

bias

/ˈbaɪ.əs/

An unfair preference for or against a person or group that affects your judgment

The journalist tried to report the news without bias so that readers could form their own opinions.

Noun

cognition

/kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən/

The mental process of thinking, learning, and understanding

Playing chess can improve your cognition and problem-solving skills.

Noun

conditioning

/kənˈdɪʃ.ən.ɪŋ/

A learning process where a response becomes automatic after repeated practice or experience

Through conditioning, the dog learned to sit every time it heard the word 'sit'.

Noun

conformity

/kənˈfɔː.mɪ.ti/

The act of changing your behaviour or opinions to match those of a group or to follow social rules

Some teenagers feel pressure toward conformity and dress like their friends to fit in.

Noun

disorder

/dɪsˈɔː.dər/

A medical or mental condition that disrupts normal physical or psychological functioning

She was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and began seeing a therapist every week.

Noun

empathy

/ˈɛm.pə.θi/

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

He showed great empathy when his friend lost a family member by listening carefully and offering support.

Noun

impulse

/ˈɪm.pʌls/

A sudden strong desire to do something without thinking about it carefully first

She bought the expensive shoes on impulse and regretted it the next day.

Noun

memory

/ˈmɛm.ər.i/

The ability to remember information, experiences, and things learned in the past

Repeating new vocabulary words can help you store them in your long-term memory.

Noun

motivation

/ˌməʊ.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

The reason or desire that causes a person to do something or work toward a goal

She lacked motivation to study because she did not know what career she wanted.

Noun

perception

/pəˈsɛp.ʃən/

The way you understand or interpret something using your senses and mind

Our perception of a situation can change depending on our past experiences.

Noun

reinforcement

/ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːs.mənt/

Something that encourages a behaviour to continue by giving a reward or removing something unpleasant

The teacher used praise as positive reinforcement to encourage students to participate in class.

Noun

resilience

/rɪˈzɪl.i.əns/

The ability to recover quickly from difficult situations or problems

Her resilience helped her continue studying even after failing the exam twice.

Noun

stimulus

/ˈstɪm.jʊ.ləs/

Something that causes a reaction or response in a person, animal, or system

Loud music was used as a stimulus to see how it affected students' concentration.

Adjective

subconscious

/ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Relating to the part of your mind that influences your thoughts and feelings without you being fully aware of it

Her subconscious fear of failure was making it difficult for her to try new things.

Noun

therapy

/ˈθɛr.ə.pi/

Treatment that helps a person recover from a physical or mental health problem

He found that art therapy helped him express emotions that were difficult to put into words.

Noun

trauma

/ˈtrɔː.mə/

A very upsetting or frightening experience that has a lasting negative effect on a person's mind

The survivor needed professional help to cope with the trauma caused by the accident.

Noun

wellbeing

/ˈwɛlˌbiː.ɪŋ/

The state of being healthy, comfortable, and happy in your physical and mental life

Regular exercise and enough sleep are important for your overall wellbeing.

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