Day 20 Vocabulary

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group.

" The study's results were criticized for being biased due to the researchers' preconceived notions."

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

" The psychologist was studying the effects of aging on a person's cognition and memory."

Relating to the mental processes of the brain.

" The new learning program was designed to improve students' cognitive skills and critical thinking."

A lack of harmony or agreement.

" The company's actions and its mission statement were in dissonance with each other."

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

" The therapist's empathy helped her connect with her patients."

Relating to the interrelation of the conscious and unconscious mental and emotional forces that determine a person's behavior.

" The therapist's approach was psychodynamic, focusing on the influence of past experiences on a person's current behavior."

Relating to the part of the mind that is not fully aware.

" The therapist helped her uncover some of her subconscious fears and anxieties."

Relating to the healing of disease.

" The new drug had a therapeutic effect on the patient's symptoms."