Psychology Vocabulary Terms

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Cognition

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The mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding, such as thinking, memory, and problem-solving.

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Behaviorism

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A theory in psychology that focuses on observable behaviors and dismisses internal mental processes.

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Perception

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The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to understand the environment.

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Conditioning

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A learning process in which an individual's behavior is shaped by reinforcing stimuli.

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Neuroplasticity

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The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

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Cognitive Dissonance

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A state of mental discomfort experienced when holding two contradictory beliefs or values.

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Personality

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The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.

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Motivation

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The internal processes that direct and sustain goal-oriented behavior.

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Attitude

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A psychological construct that represents an individual's degree of like or dislike for an object, event, or person.

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Socialization

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The process through which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, and behaviors appropriate to their society.