Tag: Keywords of Life.

THE PSYCHOLOGY AND MECHANISMS #17. Hope. Definition (Merriam‑Webster) intransitive ​verb 1: to cherish a desire with anticipation: to want something to happen or be true//hopes for a promotion//“Do we have enough?” “I hope so.”//“Is it too late?” “I hope not.”//… all doctors can do is prevent dehydration, wait for the disease to run its course, and… Continue reading KEYWORDS OF LIFE! # 17

THE PSYCHOLOGY AND MECHANISMS #16 .  Desire. Definition (Merriam‑Webster) noun 1: conscious impulse (see impulse entry 1 sense 1) toward something that promises enjoyment or satisfaction in its attainment//ridding oneself of all desires//how humans process desire 2a: longing, craving//teenagers’ desire for independence//an object of desire//… the inexpensive homebuilt craft that satisfy many people’s desire to fly—… Continue reading KEYWORDS OF LIFE!

THE PSYCHOLOGY AND MECHANISMS #15 . Aggressive. Definition (Merriam‑Webster) 1a: tending toward or exhibiting aggression//aggressive behavior b: marked by combative readiness//an aggressive fighter 2a: marked by obtrusive energy and self-assertiveness//a rude, aggressive personality b: marked by driving forceful energy or initiative : enterprising//an aggressive salesman 3: strong or emphatic in effect or intent//aggressive colors//aggressive flavors.… Continue reading KEYWORDS OF LIFE!

THE PSYCHOLOGY AND MECHANISMS #14 – Instinct. Definition ( Merriam‑Webster) noun 1: a natural or inherent aptitude, impulse, or capacity // had an instinct for the right word 2a: a largely inheritable and unalterable tendency of an organism to make a complex and specific response to environmental stimuli without involving reason 2b: behavior that is… Continue reading KEYWORDS OF LIFE!

THE PSYCHOLOGY AND MECHANISMS #13 – Feelings Definition (Merriam‑Webster) 1a(1): the one of the basic physical senses of which the skin contains the chief end organs and of which the sensations of touch and temperature are characteristic : touch (2): a sensation experienced through this sense  :b generalized bodily consciousness or sensation : c appreciative… Continue reading KEYWORDS OF LIFE!

THE PSYCHOLOGY AND MECHANISMS #12 – Jealousy Definition (Merriam‑Webster) • 1: a jealous : [1: hostile toward a rival or one believed to enjoy an advantage : envious // His success made his old friends jealous. // They were jealous of his success.] • 2a: intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness // … jealous of the… Continue reading KEYWORDS OF LIFE!

THE PSYCHOLOGY AND MECHANISMS #11– “ Hate.” Definition (Merriam-Webster) 1a: intense hostility and aversion usually deriving from fear, anger, or sense of injury b: extreme dislike or disgust : antipathy, loathing//had a great hate of hard work c: a systematic and especially politically exploited expression of hatred//a crime motivated by bigotry and hate—often used before… Continue reading KEYWORDS OF LIFE!

THE PSYCHOLOGY AND MECHANISMS #09– “ Honesty.” Definition (Merriam-Webster) 1a: adherence to the facts : sincerity//doubted the honesty of the witness b: fairness and straightforwardness of conduct//calling for honesty in politics Honesty is the clear mirror of character. It is adherence to fact and sincerity in word and deed. Psychology views honesty as the basis… Continue reading KEYWORDS OF LIFE!

THE PSYCHOLOGY AND MECHANISMS #08– “Intention.” Definition (Merriam-Webster) 1a: what one intends to do or bring about 1b: the object for which a prayer, mass, or pious act is offered 2: a determination to act in a certain way : resolve Intention is the silent architect of action. It is not the act itself, but… Continue reading KEYWORDS OF LIFE!