Psychology
Subcategories
Words
limerence
An involuntary state of intense romantic or emotional infatuation with another person, often accompanied by intrusive thoughts, craving for reciprocation, and emotional dependency.
imposter syndrome
A psychological pattern in which a person doubts their own skills, achievements, or abilities, and has an persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud, despite evidence of their competence.
subconscious
The part of the mind that influences thoughts or behaviors without a person being consciously aware of it; existing or operating outside of conscious awareness.
hyperfocus
An intense state of concentrated attention on a specific task, activity, or topic, often to the exclusion of other surrounding stimuli, frequently associated with neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD.
resilient
Able to quickly recover from difficulties, damage, or stress; able to return to an original shape or position after being bent, stretched, or pressed.