Meanings
nounpopular psychology (uncountable)
- derogatorysometimesuncountableThe lay theory or practice of psychology.
Synonyms: pop psych, pop psychology
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe lay theory or practice of psychology.
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popular psychology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/popular%20psychology
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“popular psychology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/popular%20psychology. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “popular psychology,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/popular%20psychology.
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