B2Spanish · Vocabulary

Psychology and Mind

40 words from the B2 course, each with an example sentence. The course is reviewed by people. Take the test below or download it as a PDF.

Words in this set

WordMeaning
asombroastonishment
imaginaciónimagination
creatividadcreativity
empatíaempathy
memoriamemory
afrontarto cope with
apoyosupport
ansiedadanxiety
sesiónsession
emociónemotion
reflexiónreflection
autoestimaself-esteem
resilienciaresilience
salud mentalmental health
iraanger
depresióndepression
autoayudaself-help
superaciónovercoming
psicólogopsychologist
concentraciónconcentration
terapiatherapy
atenciónattention
percepciónperception
toma de decisionesdecision-making
equilibriobalance
frustraciónfrustration
razonamientoreasoning
psiquiatrapsychiatrist
trastornodisorder
introspecciónintrospection
afectoaffection
sensibilidadsensitivity
estímulostimulus
sistema nerviosonervous system
cognicióncognition
mentemind
neuronaneuron
plasticidadplasticity
psicologíapsychology
comportamientobehaviour

Test yourself

20 questions. Answer them all, then check — you'll see what you got right and what to fix.

  1. 1

    Choose the right word

    mental health

  2. 2

    Choose the right word

    self-help

  3. 3

    Choose the right word

    psychology

  4. 4

    Choose the right word

    introspection

  5. 5

    Complete the sentence

    Lleva un año yendo a y se siente mucho mejor.

    She has been going to therapy for a year and feels much better.

  6. 6

    Complete the sentence

    Tiene buena para los nombres y fechas.

    She has a good memory for names and dates.

  7. 7

    Complete the sentence

    La es una enfermedad grave y común.

    Depression is a serious and common illness.

  8. 8

    Complete the sentence

    La se agotó en la tercera temporada.

    The creativity ran out in the third season.

  9. 9

    Complete the sentence

    El del colegio habla con los alumnos que sufren acoso.

    The school psychologist talks to pupils who are being bullied.

  10. 10

    Type it in Spanish

    support

  11. 11

    Type it in Spanish

    overcoming

  12. 12

    Type it in Spanish

    neuron

  13. 13

    Type it in Spanish

    perception

  14. 14

    Build the missing word from the letters

    Intento mantener un entre el trabajo y la familia.

    I try to keep a balance between work and family.

  15. 15

    Build the missing word from the letters

    En una crisis, la rápida es fundamental.

    In a crisis, quick decision-making is essential.

  16. 16

    Build the missing word from the letters

    Una tardía cambió su respuesta.

    A late reflection changed his answer.

  17. 17

    Put the sentence together — some words are extra

    The psychiatrist prescribed him some pills for depression.

  18. 18

    Put the sentence together — some words are extra

    To everyone's astonishment, the small team won the final.

  19. 19

    Put the sentence together — some words are extra

    The session lasted exactly fifty minutes.

  20. 20

    Match each word to its meaning

Free printable worksheets

The same words on three A4 sheets, for class or for studying at home. No sign-up, free to print.

Word wall poster — Psychology and Mind

Word wall poster

Every word in large type with its translation and an example. Made to hang where it is seen every day.

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Fold & recall — Psychology and Mind

Fold & recall

Fold the answers behind the page, write from memory, check, then come back on days 2, 4, 7 and 14.

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Cut-out flashcards — Psychology and Mind

Cut-out flashcards

The word on the front; translation and example on the back. Print on both sides, then cut.

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Printable test

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