Vocabulary: Thematic & Topical Vocabulary (B2) - Lesson 6: Psychology & Human Behavior

Lesson 6: Psychology & Human Behavior Understanding How We Think and Act Why do we feel happy or sad? Why do some people act differently than others? The study of the mind and how it influences our actions is called psychology . This B2 lesson will introduce you to key vocabulary for discussing human behavior and what motivates us. Word Bank Key Psychological Concepts Psychology (noun) | ចិត្តវិទ្យា The scientific study of the human mind and its functions. Behavior (noun) | អាកប្បកិរិយា The way in which someone acts. motivation (noun) | ការលើកទឹកចិត្ត The reason you have for acting or behaving in a particular way. Example: "His motivation for studying hard is to get a good job." cognition (noun) | ការយល់ដឹង The mental process of thinking, learning, and understanding. Example: "As we grow, our cognition develops." perception (noun) | ការយល់ឃើញ The way you think about or understand something, using your senses. Example: "My perception of the situation is different from yours."…