Kollokációk - Topic 13: Psychology & Human Behavior

Overcome cognitive biases

To conquer systematic thinking errors. (Scientists train themselves to recognize and overcome cognitive biases in research.)

Exemplify emotional intelligence

To show high awareness of feelings. (Great managers exemplify emotional intelligence when resolving workplace disputes.)

Trigger psychological trauma

To cause deep, lasting emotional pain. (Experiencing violent conflicts can trigger psychological trauma in survivors.)

Cultivate inner resilience

To build mental strength to handle setbacks. (Mindfulness practices help individuals cultivate inner resilience during crises.)

Suppress traumatic memories

To push painful thoughts out of awareness. (The mind sometimes attempts to suppress traumatic memories as a defense mechanism.)

Shape human behavior

To influence how people act and react. (Social media algorithms are engineered specifically to shape human behavior.)

Manage anxiety levels

To control feelings of worry and unease. (Deep breathing exercises are effective tools to manage anxiety levels.)

Decode body language

To interpret non

Cognitive bias

A systematic error in human thinking and decision

Emotional resilience

The psychological capacity to bounce back from stress. (Developing emotional resilience is crucial for surviving career setbacks.)

Subconscious mind

The part of the mind holding feelings outside awareness. (Dreams are often said to offer windows into our subconscious mind.)

Psychological well

being

Behavioral pattern

A habitual way of acting or responding to stimuli. (Psychologists study childhood trauma to understand adult behavioral patterns.)

Personality trait

A habitual pattern of behavior, thought, and emotion. (Conscientiousness is a key personality trait correlated with career success.)

Intrinsic motivation

Drive to do something coming from internal rewards. (True creativity is fueled by intrinsic motivation rather than money.)

Defense mechanism

Unconscious psychological strategies protecting from anxiety. (Denial is a common defense mechanism used when facing bad news.)

Mental disorder

An illness that affects a person's thinking and mood. (Public health initiatives strive to destigmatize treatment for mental disorder.)

Interpersonal relationship

A social association between two or more people. (Trust and transparent communication are vital for healthy interpersonal relationships.)

Deeply rooted

Firmly established within the psychological makeup. (Fears of failure are often deeply rooted in childhood experiences.)

Psychologically demanding

Requiring intense mental focus and stamina. (Working in emergency dispatch is highly psychologically demanding.)

Unconsciously influenced

Affected by stimuli without realizing it. (Consumers are unconsciously influenced by colors used in brand logos.)

Behaviorally observed

Watched and studied through actions. (Animal intelligence is best studied when subjects are behaviorally observed in the wild.)

Emotionally detached

Showing a lack of emotional involvement. (Surgeons must remain emotionally detached to perform high

Instinctively reacted

Responded immediately without conscious thought. (He instinctively reacted to catch the falling glass before it shattered.)

Peer pressure

Influence from members of one's peer group. (Teenagers often make reckless choices due to intense peer pressure.)

Comfort zone

A situation where one feels safe and free from risk. (Personal growth begins the moment you step outside your comfort zone.)

Identity crisis

A period of uncertainty concerning one's self. (Changing careers at age forty triggered a minor identity crisis for him.)

Mental breakdown

A period of severe mental stress resulting in collapse. (Exhausted by overwork, she suffered a mental breakdown and took leave.)

Emotional baggage

Unresolved negative feelings from past experiences. (Entering a new relationship requires letting go of past emotional baggage.)

Psychological profile

An assessment of someone's mental characteristics. (Profilers built a psychological profile of the suspect for detectives.)

Group think

The practice of thinking or making decisions as a group. (Boardrooms fall into group think when dissenting opinions are suppressed.)

Fight or flight

Physiological reaction to perceived harmful events. (Encountering a bear in the forest triggers the body's fight or flight response.)

Cognitive dissonance

Mental stress holding contradictory beliefs. (Smoking while knowing it causes cancer creates severe cognitive dissonance.)

Mind

body connection

Analyze human behavior

To study and evaluate actions and reactions of people. (Psychologists conduct laboratory experiments to analyze human behavior under stress.)

Modify cognitive habits

To alter systematic patterns of thought. (Cognitive behavioral therapy helps patients identify and modify cognitive habits.)

Foster emotional growth

To encourage the development of maturity and empathy. (Supportive parenting practices help foster emotional growth in young children.)

Manage interpersonal conflict

To handle disagreements between individuals constructively. (HR training teaches managers how to effectively manage interpersonal conflict.)

Overcome psychological barriers

To conquer mental hurdles preventing progress. (Therapy helps clients overcome psychological barriers such as chronic self

Deeply ingrained

Firmly established and difficult to change. (Prejudices acquired during childhood often remain deeply ingrained throughout adulthood.)

Emotionally intelligent

Possessing a high capacity for empathy and self

Psychologically vulnerable

Lacking emotional defenses and susceptible to stress. (Trauma survivors often feel psychologically vulnerable in unfamiliar environments.)

Behaviorally conditioned

Having learned specific reactions through repeated exposure. (Laboratory animals can be behaviorally conditioned to perform complex tasks.)

Cognitive development

The construction of thought processes, including remembering and problem

Emotional regulation

The ability to exert control over one's emotional state. (Mindfulness techniques significantly improve emotional regulation in high

Subconscious processing

Mental activity occurring just below the threshold of awareness. (Complex problem

Behavioral therapy

A treatment approach focused on changing harmful habits. (Cognitive behavioral therapy is widely used to treat anxiety disorders.)

Personality profile

A comprehensive assessment of an individual's psychological traits. (Employers sometimes utilize a personality profile during executive recruitment.)

Intrinsic reward

A self

Psychological evaluation

A formal assessment of mental health and cognitive function. (The court ordered a psychological evaluation of the defendant before trial.)

Defense mechanism

Unconscious psychological tactics used to protect the ego. (Intellectualization serves as a common defense mechanism when coping with grief.)

Social cognition

How people process, store, and apply information about others. (Autism research often focuses on impairments in social cognition.)

Mental resilience

The capacity to mentally recover from tough situations. (Athletes rely on mental resilience to bounce back after a devastating defeat.)

Coping mechanism

A strategy used to manage stressful or difficult events. (Writing in a journal can serve as a healthy coping mechanism during crises.)

Psychological stress

Emotional and mental strain resulting from demanding circumstances. (Prolonged financial worries can lead to severe psychological stress.