Psychology Bandura's Reciprocal Determinism

The constant interaction among environment, behavior, and thoughts, where each influences the others.

A set of cognitions used to observe, evaluate, and regulate behavior in various situations.

One’s expectation of success in a specific situation.

Unconscious strategies to mask anxiety and avoid expressing unacceptable impulses.

Removing a threatening impulse from conscious awareness.

Believing you will succeed in a certain area.

Not believing you will succeed in a particular area; causing giving up or no effort.

Matching your self-beliefs with your actual abilities.

Five dimensions describing personality variations: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.

Describes a person's tendency to be imaginative, creative, and curious, or prefer routine and be narrow-minded.

Describes a person's tendency towards being hardworking, reliable, and self-controlled, or unreliable, lazy, and spontaneous.

Describes a person's tendency to be talkative, sociable, and prefer being around others, or quiet, reserved, and comfortable alone.

Describes a person's tendency to be friendly, cooperative, and kind, or unfriendly, antagonistic, and suspicious.

Describes a person's tendency to be emotionally stable or unstable.

The drive to reach one's full potential and be the best version of oneself.

In therapy, when the therapist's actions and words match; genuine and authentic.

Hearing things that aren't real, like voices or sounds.

Seeing things that aren't real, like objects or people.

Difficulty thinking clearly and logically, jumping between unrelated topics.

Uncontrolled movements that are unusual or outside of one's control.

Reduced outward display of emotions, through facial expressions, voice, or body language.

Lack of motivation and desire to start or finish activities.

Reduced speech output, speaking very little in conversations.

Recurring strong reactions to a traumatic event, often including flashbacks, nightmares, and avoidance.

A group of disorders affecting social, emotional, and behavioral processes, along with communication. Symptoms can vary widely.

Psychological disorders characterized by physical symptoms that cannot be explained medically. The focus is on bodily sensations and pain.

A disorder where individuals intentionally fake illness or injury for attention, sympathy, or other external gain.

A disorder characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviors (compulsions) to reduce anxiety.

A disorder involving difficulty discarding possessions, leading to excessive accumulation and clutter.

A disorder where psychological stress or trauma is converted into physical symptoms, such as paralysis or blindness.

An eating disorder characterized by frequent episodes of consuming large amounts of food in a short period of time.

A form of therapy focused on the individual's present experience and wholeness, emphasizing awareness and responsibility.

A therapy technique where a person is exposed to their anxiety-provoking trigger and not allowed to escape until they calm down.

A medical doctor specializing in mental health, able to diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications.

Doctor-level professional trained to assess and treat mental health concerns, often providing therapy, but not prescription medication.

Nurses with advanced training who can diagnose, treat, and prescribe psychiatric medications.

Psychologists who typically focus on individuals with more severe mental health issues.

Psychologists who help individuals cope with life crises and stressors.

Master's degree holder who provides mental health care to a variety of people in many settings, often focusing on practical solutions.

Master's degree holder who assesses and provides counseling to individuals of all ages.

A type of therapy that focuses on changing negative thinking patterns and behaviors to improve mental health.

A therapy based on the idea that unconscious conflicts and past experiences cause mental health issues.

A therapy focusing on individual growth, self-acceptance, and finding meaning in life.

A therapist's acceptance and respect for a client, regardless of their thoughts or behaviors.

A technique gradually reducing anxiety towards a specific stimulus by associating it with relaxation.

CBT aims to help individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to their mental health challenges.

Person-centered therapy assumes that everyone has the capacity for self-healing and growth.

Cognitive Therapy is short-term, action-oriented, problem-focused, and teaches clients skills for self-management.