final: chapters 3 and 10 VOCAB Flashcards
(18 cards)
define repression
Involuntarily pushing negative feelings out of one’s mind
define rationalization
Making excuses to explain a situation or behavior, rather than take responsibility for it
define denial
Unconscious lack of recognition of something that is obvious
define compensation
Making up for weaknesses and mistakes through gift giving, hard work, and extreme efforts
define projection
Attributing your own feelings or faults to another person or group
define resiliency
the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, and crisis
define self-actualization
to strive to become the best you can be
define defense mechanisms
Mental processes that protect individuals from strong or stressful emotions and situations
define constructive criticism
Non Hostile comments that point out problems and encourage improvement
define hormones
Chemicals produced by your glands that regulate the activities of different body cells
define emotions
Signals that tell your mind and body how to react
define sense of belonging
feeling close to people in their lives
define self-esteem
How much you value, respect, and feel good about yourself
define self-talk
the encouragement or criticism you give to yourself
define responsibility
Holding yourself accountable for your choices and actions
define citizenship
the way you conduct yourself as a member of the community
define hostility
the intentional use of unfriendly or offensive behavior
define regression
Returning to behavior characteristic of a younger age, rather than dealing with problems in a mature manner
