Psychology: English Vocabulary List

a psychological and neurological process involving a separation or disconnection of thoughts, memories, identity, or consciousness, often as a response to trauma or stress

"Dissociation disconnects consciousness."

"Dissociation is a psychological process involving a disconnection of thoughts, memories, identity, or consciousness, often due to trauma or stress."

the immaterial or nonphysical aspect of a person

"The psyche is nonphysical."

"The psyche encompasses the immaterial or nonphysical aspect of a person, including their thoughts and emotions."

(psychology) the process of relieving a complex by bringing it to consciousness and directly addressing it

"Catharsis relieves emotional tension."

"Catharsis is the psychological process of relieving emotional or psychological stress by bringing repressed feelings to consciousness."

someone who suffers from psychosis

"The psychotic experienced delusions."

"The psychotic person struggled with hallucinations and disorganized thoughts."