Language for Psychologists part 1 Flashcards
What does “¿Quién?” mean in Spanish?
It means “Who?” and is used to ask about a person.
Singular Example: ¿Quién llamó? (Who called?)
Plural Example: ¿Quiénes son tus amigos? (Who are your friends?)
When do you use “¿Qué?” in Spanish?
When do you use “¿Qué?” in Spanish?
Back: It is used to ask about things or definitions.
Example 1: ¿Qué es la psicología? (What is psychology?)
Example 2: ¿Qué haces en la consulta? (What do you do in therapy?)
How is “¿Cuál/cuáles?” used?
Back: It is used to select from a group of choices.
Singular Example: ¿Cuál es tu libro favorito? (Which is your favorite book?)
Plural Example: ¿Cuáles son tus clases favoritas? (Which are your favorite classes?)
What does “¿Cómo?” ask about?
It asks about manner or description.
Example 1: ¿Cómo estás? (How are you?)
Example 2: ¿Cómo trabaja un psicólogo clínico? (How does a clinical psychologist work?)
What does “¿Cuándo?” mean and when is it used?
It means “When?” and is used to ask about time.
Example 1: ¿Cuándo empieza la clase? (When does the class start?)
Example 2: ¿Cuándo es tu próxima consulta? (When is your next appointment?)
What does “¿Dónde?” ask for?
What does “¿Dónde?” ask for?
Back: It asks about location.
Example 1: ¿Dónde está la clínica? (Where is the clinic?)
Example 2: ¿Dónde viven los psicólogos forenses? (Where do forensic psychologists live?)
What is the difference between “¿Por qué?” and “¿Para qué?”?
What is the difference between “¿Por qué?” and “¿Para qué?”?
Back:
“Por qué” asks for a cause (Why?).
Example: ¿Por qué estudias psicología? (Why do you study psychology?)
“Para qué” asks for a purpose (For what purpose?).
Example: ¿Para qué necesitas ayuda? (For what purpose do you need help?)
How do you use “¿Cuánto/cuánta/cuántos/cuántas?”?
They are used to ask about quantity.
Singular Example (Masculine): ¿Cuánto tiempo necesitas? (How much time do you need?)
Singular Example (Feminine): ¿Cuánta agua queda? (How much water is left?)
Plural Example (Masculine): ¿Cuántos pacientes ves al día? (How many patients do you see per day?)
Plural Example (Feminine): ¿Cuántas consultas tienes esta semana? (How many appointments do you have this week?)
What are the definite articles in Spanish?
Definite articles are used to refer to specific nouns.
Singular: el (masculine), la (feminine)
Ejemplo: El psicólogo trabaja en la clínica. (The psychologist works in the clinic.)
Plural: los (masculine), las (feminine)
Ejemplo: Los estudios sobre la mente son importantes. (The studies about the mind are important.)
What are the indefinite articles in Spanish?
Indefinite articles are used to refer to non-specific nouns.
Singular: un (masculine), una (feminine)
Ejemplo: Un psicólogo debe ser empático. (A psychologist must be empathetic.)
Plural: unos (masculine), unas (feminine)
Ejemplo: Unos estudiantes estudian psicología clínica. (Some students study clinical psychology.)
What is the general rule for gender in Spanish nouns?
Most masculine nouns end in -o: el sentimiento, el recuerdo, el trabajo.
Most feminine nouns end in -a: la mente, la ansiedad, la profesora.
Exceptions exist, such as el problema (masculine) and la mano (feminine).
Why do you need to match articles with nouns in gender and number?
Articles must always agree with the noun they describe.
Ejemplo:
❌ Incorrecto: La psicólogo trabaja en un hospital.
✅ Correcto: El psicólogo trabaja en un hospital.
What are the three types of regular verbs in Spanish?
Spanish verbs are categorized into three types:
-AR verbs (e.g., hablar)
-ER verbs (e.g., comprender)
-IR verbs (e.g., vivir)
How do you conjugate regular -AR verbs in the present tense?
Drop -AR and add these endings:
Yo -o → Hablo (I speak)
Tú -as → Hablas (You speak)
Él/Ella/Usted -a → Habla (He/She speaks)
Nosotros/as -amos → Hablamos (We speak)
Vosotros/as -áis → Habláis (You all speak)
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes -an → Hablan (They speak)
Ejemplo: Los psicólogos hablan con sus pacientes. (The psychologists talk with their patients.)
How do you conjugate regular -ER verbs in the present tense?
Drop -ER and add these endings:
Yo -o → Comprendo (I understand)
Tú -es → Comprendes (You understand)
Él/Ella/Usted -e → Comprende (He/She understands)
Nosotros/as -emos → Comprendemos (We understand)
Vosotros/as -éis → Comprendéis (You all understand)
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes -en → Comprenden (They understand)
Ejemplo: El terapeuta comprende a su paciente. (The therapist understands their patient.)
How do you conjugate regular -IR verbs in the present tense?
Drop -IR and add these endings:
Yo -o → Vivo (I live)
Tú -es → Vives (You live)
Él/Ella/Usted -e → Vive (He/She lives)
Nosotros/as -imos → Vivimos (We live)
Vosotros/as -ís → Vivís (You all live)
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes -en → Viven (They live)
Ejemplo: Los estudiantes viven en la residencia universitaria. (The students live in the university dormitory.)
What are some important psychology-related nouns in Spanish?
La mente → The mind
El comportamiento → Behavior
Las emociones → Emotions
El pensamiento → Thought
La percepción → Perception
La memoria → Memory
Ejemplo: El comportamiento de una persona refleja sus emociones. (A person’s behavior reflects their emotions.)
What are some psychology-related therapy and treatment terms?
El paciente → Patient
El terapeuta / La terapeuta → Therapist
El tratamiento → Treatment
La consulta → Therapy session
El diagnóstico → Diagnosis
La salud mental → Mental health
La ansiedad → Anxiety
El estrés → Stress
La depresión → Depression
Ejemplo: El terapeuta ayuda al paciente a reducir la ansiedad. (The therapist helps the patient reduce anxiety.)
What are some major psychological theories in Spanish?
El psicoanálisis → Psychoanalysis
El conductismo → Behaviorism
El cognitivismo → Cognitivism
El desarrollo → Development
La teoría → Theory
El experimento → Experiment
Ejemplo: El conductismo estudia el comportamiento humano basado en estímulos y respuestas. (Behaviorism studies human behavior based on stimuli and responses.)
What are common Spanish verbs related to psychology?
Hablar → To talk
Tratar → To treat
Entender → To understand
Aprender → To learn
Escribir → To write
Observar → To observe
Analizar → To analyze
Ejemplo: Los psicólogos analizan el comportamiento humano. (Psychologists analyze human behavior.)
