Psychological Glossary
Browse our curated dictionary of scientific psychological terms, trait dimensions, and attachment concepts.
Agreeableness
A core Big Five trait reflecting cooperation, empathy, compassion, trust, and helper behavior.
Read Definition →Attachment Style
Relational bonding patterns (secure, anxious, avoidant, disorganized) shaped during childhood growth periods.
Read Definition →Conscientiousness
A core Big Five personality trait describing organizational skill, duty fulfillment, and self-discipline.
Read Definition →Conscientiousness (C) — DISC
A core DISC behavioral style dimension representing a preference for quality, analytical accuracy, and process order.
Read Definition →Dominance (D) — DISC
A core DISC behavioral style dimension representing a preference for challenges, direct action, and rapid results.
Read Definition →Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
The ability to perceive, understand, manage, and use emotions effectively in oneself and in relationships.
Read Definition →Emotionality
A HEXACO personality domain measuring emotional sensitivity, empathy, anxiety, and relational sentimentality.
Read Definition →Empathy
The emotional intelligence ability to sense, understand, and validate the feelings and perspectives of others.
Read Definition →Extraversion
The scientific term for outgoingness, energy, assertiveness, and social confidence (spelled Extraversion in HEXACO).
Read Definition →Extroversion
A Big Five personality trait focused on outgoingness, high social energy, and assertiveness.
Read Definition →Honesty-Humility
A core HEXACO personality trait representing sincerity, fairness, modesty, and greed avoidance.
Read Definition →Influence (I) — DISC
A core DISC behavioral style dimension representing a preference for persuasion, relationships, and motivating others.
Read Definition →Love Languages
Communication preferences (Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, Physical Touch) for expressing and receiving care.
Read Definition →Neuroticism
A Big Five temperament dimension measuring emotional reactivity, sensitivity to stress, and volatility.
Read Definition →Openness
A core Big Five trait reflecting imagination, intellectual curiosity, creativity, and preference for novelty.
Read Definition →Self-Awareness
The foundational emotional intelligence skill of recognizing and understanding your own emotional states and triggers in real-time.
Read Definition →Self-Regulation
The emotional intelligence capability to manage impulses, pause, and choose constructive responses under stress.
Read Definition →Steadiness (S) — DISC
A core DISC behavioral style dimension representing a preference for stability, cooperation, and reliable execution.
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