Self-Discovery & Reflection Lab

Psychology Glossary

Short, honest definitions for the ideas behind our assessments — no jargon walls.

Personal Agency

The sense that you can understand your patterns and influence the direction of your life — not through force, but through intentional choice.

Self-Efficacy

Your belief that you can succeed at specific challenges. Bandura showed this belief shapes effort, persistence, and recovery from setbacks.

Self-Trust

Confidence in your own judgment — making decisions without needing constant reassurance from others.

Shadow (Jungian)

Parts of yourself you learned to hide or deny. Shadow work is noticing these patterns with compassion, not shame.

Emotional Avoidance

Habits that keep difficult feelings at a distance — distraction, numbing, busyness — often at the cost of long-term clarity.

Growth Mindset

The belief that abilities and patterns can develop through practice — making challenges feel worth attempting.

Put words into practice

Reading helps — doing the work helps more. Start with a free assessment, then reflect in private.

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