Internal conflict refers to the mental or emotional struggle that a character experiences within themselves. It is a battle between their desires, beliefs, or emotions.
Psychological conflict is another term for internal conflict. It focuses on the mental and emotional struggles that characters face within themselves.
External conflict refers to conflicts that occur between a character and an outside force, such as another character or nature.
Character development involves the growth and change of a character throughout a story, often influenced by internal conflicts they face.