Hip Hop
This "Hotline Bling" rapper might be exhibiting anxious attachment, constantly waiting by the phone.
Drake
This monthly bill is due like clockwork, even if you're still emotionally recovering from buying toilet paper.
Rent
This happens when you say "I'll just rest my eyes" during a study session and wake up three hours later in a puddle of drool.
Accidental nap
She’s always brings this green drink that tastes like grass but makes her happy.
Matcha
This is the document where you pretend your summer job at Froyo World taught you “leadership and strategic communication.”
Resume
In the song "U," Kendrick Lamar confronts his inner critic, showcasing what psychological phenomenon related to intense self-blame and depressive thoughts?
Negative self talk
When you answer emails at 1 AM and call it “being productive,” you're probably experiencing this.
Burnout
Feeling nervous before a test is normal, but when it causes panic or blanking out, it may be a form of this.
Test anxiety
When the check comes, don’t round it up — she’ll calculate her part to the cent. That’s called being what?
Detailed oriented
This fight-or-flight response kicks in the moment they say, “So, tell me about yourself.”
This rapper’s "1-800-273-8255" hit brought attention to mental health and suicide prevention, helping normalize conversations around depression.
Logic
When you ghost someone because “your boundaries matter,” you may be using this coping mechanism.
Avoidance
In psychology, this term describes when one person does all the work while the others mysteriously vanish.
Social Loafing
She can switch between Spanish, Haitian Creole, French, and English like a pro. What’s the term for someone who speaks four languages?
quadrilingual
After applying to 87 jobs and hearing back from none, you might enter this classic psychological stage made famous by Kubler-Ross.
denial or unemployment
Eminem’s track "Cleanin' Out My Closet" explores unresolved childhood trauma. In psychology, this type of emotional catharsis through creative expression is referred to as what therapeutic process?
Expressive Therapy (talking it out)
Having trouble saying “no” or setting boundaries as an adult can often come from growing up without learning how to do what?
self-advocacy (or standing up for yourself)
Many college students compare themselves to others on social media, which can lead to this common negative emotional experience.
low self-esteem (or feelings of inadequacy)?
With a psychology degree under her belt, she’d know that playing music and painting help manage stress by activating this “feel-good” brain chemical.
Dopamine
This cognitive dissonance occurs when your $80,000 psychology degree lands you a job asking, “Would you like fries with that?”
post-grad shock
Kanye once said he was a god. A psychologist might say he’s experiencing this grandiose trait on the narcissism spectrum.
Delusional
Choosing to meal prep on Sunday instead of ordering takeout every night is an example of this smart adulting skill.
What is delayed gratification?
College students who struggle with decision-making and motivation may be experiencing underdeveloped functioning in this part of the brain.
Prefrontal cortex
Whether she’s decoding Freud in French or composing bangers on a piano at 2 AM, she’s using both sides of her brain like it’s a group project she actually wants to be in. What do you call someone who’s equally good at logic and creativity?
whole-brained “annoyingly talented”
This Jungian term refers to the version of yourself you show during job interviews—smiling, confident, and somehow fluent in Excel.
Persona