Psychology Vocabulary Flashcards

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary for psychology, including definitions that will help with understanding key concepts.

Flaw

A defect or weakness in something.

Merit

The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve praise or reward.

Sincere

Free from pretense or deceit; genuine.

Atypical

Not representative of a type, group, or class.

Amoral

Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something.

Apolitical

Not interested or involved in politics.

Asymmetrical

Not identical on both sides of a central line; lacking symmetry.

Ripe

Fully developed and matured.

Unripe

Not fully developed or matured.

Peer relationships

Interactions and connections with individuals of similar age or status.

Undervalue

To regard or treat (someone or something) as less valuable or important than it deserves.

Infertile

Not capable of producing offspring.

Absence

The state of being away from a place or person.

Reassurance

The action of removing someone's doubts or fears.

Capable

Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.

Adolescence

The period of life when a young person develops from a child into an adult.

Sceptical

Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

Belief

An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially without proof.

Humble

Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.

Arrogance

The quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.

Pride

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements.

Modesty

The quality of not being too proud or confident about oneself.

Poison

A substance that is capable of causing the illness or death of a living organism.

Vertebra

Any of the bones forming the spine.

Pupil

The central part of the eye, responsible for allowing light to enter.

Pancreas

A gland that produces insulin.

Bounded

Having boundaries; limited.

Infinite

Limitless or endless in extent or size.

Misinterpret

To understand something incorrectly.

Foresight

The ability to predict or plan for the future.

Consistent

Acting or done in the same way over time.

Diligent

Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.

Generous

Willing to give and share unselfishly.

Fatigue

Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion.

Paradox

A seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true.