Psychology Glossary
Plain definitions of 89 key terms in psychology, from fluid intelligence to neuroticism, grouped by topic.
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Intelligence
- Crystallized Intelligence (Gc)Accumulated knowledge, vocabulary, and skills built through learning and experience.
- Processing SpeedHow quickly you can perceive, encode, and respond to information accurately.
- Verbal ReasoningThe ability to understand, analyze, and draw logical conclusions from written or spoken language.
Discipline
- Flow StateA mental state of complete absorption in an activity where challenge matches skill.
- GritPerseverance and passion for long-term goals, combining sustained effort with consistent interest over years.
Personality
- TemperamentInnate behavioral tendencies present from infancy that form the biological foundation for personality development.
- Self-MonitoringThe degree to which you observe and adjust your behavior to fit social situations.
Emotional Health
- AffectThe experience of feeling or emotion, ranging from positive to negative and from high to low arousal.
Relationships
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Decision Making
- Signal vs NoiseSeparating meaningful information (signal) from randomness, distraction, or irrelevant detail (noise).
- Present BiasThe tendency to overvalue immediate rewards relative to future rewards, even when waiting is objectively better.
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