Vocabulary Worksheet — Intro
Psychology & Behaviour
Key Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Example sentence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| cognition | n. | mental processes such as thinking and learning | Cognition can be affected by stress. |
| bias | n. | a tendency to think in a particular unfair or one-sided way | Confirmation bias affects decision-making. |
| perception | n. | the way someone understands or interprets something | Public perception of risk changed quickly. |
| motivation | n. | the reason or desire for doing something | Motivation can increase after clear feedback. |
| empathy | n. | the ability to understand another person s feelings | Empathy is important in counselling. |
| attachment | n. | an emotional bond with another person | Attachment in childhood may shape later relationships. |
| self-esteem | n. | how much a person values themselves | Low self-esteem can affect confidence. |
| impulse | n. | a sudden desire to do something | He acted on impulse and regretted it. |
| habit | n. | a repeated behaviour that becomes automatic | Changing a habit takes time. |
| resilience | n. | the ability to recover after difficulty | Resilience can be developed over time. |
| wellbeing | n. | general physical and mental health | Sleep is essential for wellbeing. |
| burnout | n. | extreme tiredness caused by long-term stress | Burnout is common in high-pressure jobs. |
Common Collocations
cognition: human cognition, social cognition
bias: cognitive bias, unconscious bias
perception: visual perception, public perception
bias: cognitive bias, unconscious bias
perception: visual perception, public perception
motivation: strong motivation, intrinsic motivation
empathy: show empathy, emotional empathy
attachment: secure attachment, attachment theory
empathy: show empathy, emotional empathy
attachment: secure attachment, attachment theory
self-esteem: high self-esteem, build self-esteem
impulse: strong impulse, control an impulse
habit: daily habit, break a habit
impulse: strong impulse, control an impulse
habit: daily habit, break a habit
resilience: emotional resilience, build resilience
wellbeing: mental wellbeing, improve wellbeing
burnout: workplace burnout, prevent burnout
wellbeing: mental wellbeing, improve wellbeing
burnout: workplace burnout, prevent burnout
Language Tips
Mind and behaviour
Cognition refers to mental processes such as thinking, learning, and remembering.
Perception is how people interpret what they see, hear, or experience.
Wellbeing language
Resilience is the ability to recover from difficulty. Burnout is exhaustion caused by prolonged stress.
Self-esteem describes how people value themselves.