Vocabulary

• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in terms of
• for instance: As an example.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
• best of both worlds: A situation combining two desirable but usually separate features.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
• stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
• introvert: Person who does not like social contact
• trait: A particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior
• depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
• susceptible: Likely to fall prey to, be drawn to or influenced
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
• bias: Preference to believe things even if incorrect
• cortex: The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
• revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
• advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
• interact: To talk or do things with each other
• reinforce: To send more troops/resources to support an army
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
• dopamine: Drug used to treat shock and hypotension
• reward: To give something because of someone's good work
• explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
• psychologist: An expert who studies the mind and behavior
• task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
• productive: Producing things in large quantities; fertile
• significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
• tendency: Likelihood to behave in a particular way
• mimic: Someone who tries to act like another person
• brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
• interaction: Process of people or things affecting each other
• neutral: Something with pH value of 7
• prefrontal: Anterior to a frontal structure
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• arousal: Being woken up from sleep; sexual excitement
• evolutionary: Concerning gradual change over time
• require: To demand that someone does something
• personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
• extrovert: Person who enjoys being with other people
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• value: Importance you attach to something
• compare: To consider how similar and different things are
• impulsive: Acting without really thinking about it; rash
• complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• roam: To move about freely without a set destination
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• instinctively: Through intuition, not thought
• satisfaction: Happy feeling because of something that you did
• scarce: Not many; Not plentiful or abundant
• prefer: To like something better than something else
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• amygdala: Almond-shaped structure in the brain's anterior
• rejection: Decision that something is not good enough
• activate: To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
• partially: In part; in some degree; not wholly
• incline: To bend the head or body forward
• rash: Without much thought; done or acting too quickly
• polar: Concerning the areas near the North or South poles
• diagram: A drawing intended to explain how something works
• brainstorm: To discuss concepts, ideas or solutions
• genetics: Studies of how things develop between generations
• disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
• baseline: Imaginary standard by which things are compared
• relied: Depended on someone or something for support, trust, or help.