PSYCHOLOGY CONCEPTS

One of the Big Five personality traits, Openness to Experience describes the degree to which a person is curious, imaginative, and open to new ideas, experiences, and unconventional thinking.

A Big Five personality trait describing self-discipline, organization, goal-directed behavior, and the tendency to follow rules and plan ahead rather than act spontaneously.

A Big Five personality trait describing social energy, assertiveness, positive emotionality, and the tendency to seek stimulation from the external world and social interaction.

A Big Five personality trait describing warmth, cooperation, trust, and the tendency to prioritize social harmony and others' needs over self-interest.

A Big Five personality trait describing the tendency to experience negative emotions like anxiety, anger, and depression, and sensitivity to psychological stress.

The capacity to think logically, solve novel problems, and identify patterns without relying on previously acquired knowledge. Often abbreviated as Gf.

Accumulated knowledge, vocabulary, and skills acquired through learning and experience. Often abbreviated as Gc.

The ability to perceive, understand, manage, and effectively use emotions in oneself and others. Often abbreviated as EQ or EI.

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, including both cognitive empathy (understanding what others feel) and affective empathy (feeling what others feel).

Belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish specific tasks. The confidence that you can do what it takes to reach your goals.

The degree to which people believe they have control over outcomes in their lives versus outcomes being determined by external forces like luck, fate, or powerful others.

The belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, effort, and learning, as opposed to being fixed traits you either have or don't.

A cognitive bias where people with limited knowledge or competence in a domain overestimate their own abilities, while experts may underestimate theirs.

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, or when behavior conflicts with beliefs.

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms or supports one's prior beliefs or values.

The capacity to effectively navigate and negotiate complex social relationships and environments, including reading social cues, understanding social dynamics, and adapting behavior appropriately.