9.2 Psychology of Suspense VOCAB

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Psychologist

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A scientist who studies the human mind and human emotions and behavior, and how different situations have an effect on people.

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Empathy

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The ability to understand other people’s feelings and problems.

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Humility

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Having a low view of one’s own importance; the quality of being humble.

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Cognitive

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Relating to the processes of thinking and reasoning.

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Conjure

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To make something appear, often unexpectedly.

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Neuroses

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Less serious mental disorders that cause a sense of distress, worry, or fear.

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Existential

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Relating to existence or being alive.

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Psychopathology

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The scientific study of mental illness or disorders.

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Liability

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to be responsible for something, especially by law

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Conventions

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The way in which something is typically done.