pop psychology

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

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Meanings

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

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APA

pop psychology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pop%20psychology

MLA

“pop psychology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pop%20psychology. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pop psychology,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pop%20psychology.

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