PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSTRUCTS Cognition - The mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension. okay Emotion - Complex psychological states that involve subjective experience, physiological response, and behavioral or expressive response. not happy enough ### Personality - The individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. better since feb06 Motivation - The processes that initiate, guide, and maintain goal-oriented behaviors. problem ### Perception - The process of organizing, interpreting, and consciously experiencing sensory information. Memory - The processes used to encode, store, and retrieve information. worse since 2014 ### Learning - A relatively permanent change in behavior or knowledge due to experience. Intelligence - The ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations. Self-esteem - An individual's overall subjective evaluation of their worth. okay Self-concept - The perception or image of oneself, including beliefs about one's attributes and who one is. extraordinary Attachment - The emotional bond that develops between individuals, often studied in the context of parent-child relationships. Resilience - The ability to adapt and recover from adversity or stress. okay Stress - A psychological and physical response to perceived challenges or threats. quite oriented on threats for nature & humans Anxiety - A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. Depression - A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities. Coping - The strategies and processes used to manage stress and difficult emotions. Social Influence - The effects of others on an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. little ### Group Dynamics - The study of how people interact in groups and the effects of group membership on behavior. Altruism - The selfless concern for the well-being of others. quite strong Aggression - Behaviors intended to harm or intimidate others. none Conformity - The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms. little ### Dissonance - Cognitive dissonance refers to the mental discomfort experienced when holding two or more contradictory beliefs or values. Identity - The understanding and expression of oneself in relation to various social categories. i-split Stereotypes - Oversimplified and generalized beliefs about a group of people. worse since last few years ### Prejudice - Preconceived opinion or judgment about an individual or group, often based on stereotypes. Empathy - The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. little xp ### Mindfulness - The psychological process of bringing one's attention to the present moment. quite good Flow - A state of complete immersion and engagement in an activity. brainstorm with a few facts, hyps Habits - Automatic behaviors that are triggered by specific cues or contexts. Self-regulation - The ability to control one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the pursuit of long-term goals. ### Locus of Control - The degree to which individuals believe they have control over the outcomes of events in their lives. ### Hope - A positive motivational state based on an expectation of future success. was focus Gratitude - A feeling of thankfulness and appreciation. celebr & thankful 2017+ Forgiveness - The process of letting go of resentment or anger towards someone who has wronged you. bad ### Well-being - A holistic assessment of an individual's overall happiness and life satisfaction. focused on brainstorm and thus happy/satisf ===