Fear & Psychology - Tri Duc English TRI DUC ENGLISH IELTS Speaking Part 3 Fear & The Human Psyche Analyzing Behavioral Constraints, Physiological Responses, and Overcoming Irrational Thoughts Topic Vocabulary Psychological Terms Traumatic /trɔːˈmæt.ɪk/ (adj) Causing severe emotional shock and pain that has a lasting effect. Indecisiveness (n) The state of being unable to make decisions quickly or effectively. Irrational /ɪˈræʃ.ən.əl/ (adj) Not logical or reasonable; often describing fears not based on facts. Trigger /ˈtrɪɡ.ər/ (v/n) To cause a strong emotional reaction (like fear) to happen suddenly. Obsess /əbˈses/ (v) To think about something all the time in a way that is not healthy. Uncertainty /ʌnˈsɜː.tən.ti/ (n) A situation in which something is not known, or the feeling of not being sure. Asserting yourself (v) Behaving in a confident way so that people notice your opinions. Hesitation /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ (n) The act of pausing before doing something because you are nervous or unsure. *Click cards to hear pronunciation Root Causes Uncertainty of the future. Past traumatic experiences. Ignorance and misinformation. Illusion or psychological disorders. Negative Effects Prevents asserting yourself . Leads to inde...