pop psych 

pop psych

NOT studied by four members of girlie mouse. Pop psych is the rubbish that is spouted on TV about relationships, mind reading and body language. If you are doing a psychology degree, you may find yourself being questioned by friends on said topics. It is perfectly acceptable to peanut butter pirate them in rage

Random - "Ooh you do psychology, tell me why my boyfriend hates me"
Girlie mouse hottie "I don't do pop psych"
Result = poo in random's face

pop psych by tired lally June 5, 2005

Pop Psych Projection

When regular people weaponize trendy therapy-speak (narcissist, gaslighter, toxic, trauma, etc.) to label and dismiss anyone they don't like, without any actual psychological expertise. It's armchair diagnosis as a substitute for "I don't like this person."

"She's not a narcissist, you're just engaging in pop psych projection because she called you out."

"Every breakup on TikTok is suddenly 'narcissistic abuse' — peak pop psych projection."

Pop Psych Projection by MazenScape April 10, 2026

Sub Pop Psychology 

The brand of pseudo-intellectualism associated with the slacker lifestyle.

- "Dude, why are you gettin' high all the time? You need to get a job!"

- "It helps me be apply for jobs! Every time I finish an application I rip some mad bowls, thus creating an association between successfully hunting for employment and the pleasures of the ganj!"

- "Dude, that's such Sub Pop Psychology."

Sub Pop Psychology by Mr. Bigglestein November 1, 2010

pop psychology 

using your mind to outsmart your soda and prevent it from spraying you; also known as defensive drinking, or thinking before you drink

"If a soda seems to be all shaken up, calm it down by tapping on the top of the can a little bit." ~Pop psychology

pop psychology by Emerson Crossjostle March 11, 2013