Psychological Terms and Concepts

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Accomplishment

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Something done successfully, typically with effort or skill (e.g., Her promotion at work was a significant accomplishment).

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Anxiety

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A state of uneasiness and apprehension, often about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome (e.g., He experienced anxiety before presenting his project).

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Confidence

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The feeling or belief that one can rely on something or someone (e.g., Speaking up in class helped boost her confidence).

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Construct

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An idea or theory containing various conceptual elements (e.g., Impostor syndrome is considered a psychological construct).

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Discrimination

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The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people (e.g., Discrimination can lead to feelings of exclusion in marginalized groups).

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Esteem

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Respect and admiration, typically for oneself or others (e.g., Positive feedback helped rebuild his self-esteem).

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Evaluate

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To determine the significance or worth of something (e.g., The teacher asked students to evaluate their performance after the test).

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Fraud

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Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain (e.g., People with impostor syndrome often feel like a fraud despite their successes).

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Inadequate

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Lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient (e.g., She felt inadequate even after receiving praise for her work).

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Maladaptive

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Behaviors that inhibit the ability to adjust to particular situations (e.g., Procrastination is a common maladaptive behavior associated with impostor syndrome).