Challenge your mind with our Psychology crossword puzzles at Grid Genius, featuring clues on human behavior, famous theories, and mental health.
Dive into the fascinating world of the human mind with puzzles that test your knowledge of cognitive science, famous psychologists, and behavioral theories. From Freudian concepts to modern neuroscience and social psychology, these grids offer a brain-teasing exploration of how we think and act. They are perfect for students, professionals, or anyone curious about the mysteries of the brain.
Crossword clues used in psychology puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“The inner feminine part of the male personality in Jungian psychology”
ANIMA (5)
“An extreme or irrational fear of something specific”
PHOBIA (6)
“Popular talk therapy focusing on changing negative cognitive patterns”
CBT (3)
“A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact with external reality is lost”
PSYCHOSIS (9)
“An intense, lingering anticipation of something unpleasant or painful”
DREAD (5)
“The element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences.”
MIND (4)
“An optimistic state of mind based on an expectation of positive outcomes”
HOPE (4)
“A state of abnormally elevated arousal, affect, and energy level”
MANIA (5)
“The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought and experience”
COGNITION (9)
“An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous”
FEAR (4)
“To effectively manage or deal with stress and adversity”
COPE (4)
“The ability to understand and share the feelings of another”
EMPATHY (7)
“A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest”
DEPRESSION (10)
“Acronym for a depressive disorder linked to seasonal changes”
SAD (3)
“A state of abnormally elevated energy or mood.”
MANIA (5)
“An involuntary, repetitive body movement or sound.”
TIC (3)
“A sudden episode of intense fear resulting in physical symptoms.”
PANIC (5)
“To be let go from a position suddenly”
AXED (4)
“The final point of something”
END (3)
“To be deprived of something”
LOSE (4)
“To go away from a place”
LEAVE (5)
“A way out of a building or situation”
EXIT (4)
“A person's essential being that distinguishes them from others”
SELF (4)
“A mechanism used to manage stressful situations”
COPING (6)
“A missing piece of time in one's memory”
GAP (3)
“A metaphor for mental cloudiness or lack of clarity”
FOG (3)
“One of several distinct personality states in a single individual”
ALTER (5)
“A surreal state that dissociation is often compared to”
DREAM (5)
“The primary identity that usually carries the legal name”
HOST (4)
“To separate oneself from emotions or reality”
DETACH (6)
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