pop psych

A form of popular psychology — The lay theory or practice of psychology.

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Meanings

nounpop psych (uncountable)
  1. abbreviationderogatorysometimesuncountableAbbreviation of popular psychology.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
popular psychology
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APA

pop psych. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pop%20psych

MLA

“pop psych.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pop%20psych. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pop psych,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pop%20psych.

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