Psychology Glossary
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Personality
Neuroticism
Tendency to experience negative emotions β anxiety, sadness and irritability. One of the Big Five personality dimensions.
5 related testsExtraversion
Personality dimension describing social energy, sociability and the tendency to seek stimulation.
5 related testsBig Five
Model of five core personality dimensions: neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness and conscientiousness.
4 related testsSelf-esteem
Overall evaluation of one's own worth β feeling good enough and deserving of respect.
3 related testsPersonality
A relatively stable pattern of thinking, feeling and behaving that distinguishes an individual.
5 related testsDark Triad
Three dark personality traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy.
3 related testsPerfectionism
Striving for flawlessness and high standards β can be adaptive or dysfunctional.
3 related testsLocus of Control
Belief about source of control β internal (self) or external (fate).
3 related testsType A Personality
Pattern: ambition, impatience, competitiveness and time urgency.
3 related testsWellbeing
Anxiety
Emotion related to perceived threat and uncertainty. Can be adaptive or lead to anxiety disorders.
4 related testsBurnout
Syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced effectiveness from chronic work stress.
3 related testsResilience
The ability to adapt and bounce back from adversity.
3 related testsMindfulness
Consciously directing attention to the present without judgment β reduces stress.
3 related testsFlow State
State of complete engagement when challenge matches skill.
3 related testsEmotion Regulation
The ability to influence which emotions we experience and how we express them.
3 related testsIntelligence
Career
Motivation
Driving forces directing behavior β intrinsic (curiosity, passion) and extrinsic (rewards, pressure).
3 related testsProcrastination
Habitual postponement of tasks despite awareness of negative consequences.
3 related testsRIASEC / Holland Model
Six vocational interest types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional.
2 related testsGrowth Mindset
Belief that abilities can be developed through effort and learning.
3 related testsRelationships
Attachment Style
Pattern of forming emotional bonds β secure, anxious-ambivalent, avoidant or disorganized.
2 related testsEmpathy
The ability to understand and share others' emotions.
3 related testsAssertiveness
The ability to express needs and boundaries with respect for self and others.
3 related testsLove Styles
Six love types by Lee: Eros, Ludus, Storge, Pragma, Mania, Agape.
3 related testsCommunication Styles
Patterns of self-expression: passive, aggressive, assertive and passive-aggressive.
3 related tests