psychotonomy

A sketch by the "Upright Citizens Brigade", spoofing scientology and dianetics. A very funny parody, may be found at www.xenutv.com/us/ucb.htm

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by Ben Gray March 2, 2004

studying psychology

To not be presently engaged in an activity of note.

The following responses to the subsequent question are all equivalent.

Me: Hey man, what are you up to?

Charlie: Just fucking the dog.
Charlie: Jack all.
Charlie: Fuck all.
Charlie: Studying psychology.

by EggplantSquatter January 3, 2010

psychology beaker

this poor beaker has copped a load of cum, 12 loads of off up and go, 3 loads of stale chewy gum, and who knows what else. this thing smells like absolute shit, and will probably never even be noticed because no one loves it. it lives a very hard life, trapped underneath a table, with the only sign of its existence being the reeking smell that comes from it, but no one can actually locate it. the men ig and traddos are aware of its whereabouts, but refuse to share the knowledge, for fear of the psychology beaker being destroyed.

person 1: fuck cunt, you smell like the psychology beaker. wear some cologne.
person 2: lmao na i love that shit. smells so good.
person 1: ah true. fuck lemme get a whiff of you one more time
person 1 and 2 then proceed to engage in deep anal activities.

by Gagonmycock June 17, 2019

Psychology

The discipline that everyone swears they know about simply because they took an intro class which barely covers the other areas of the discipline or watch Dr. Phil.

Student: I took an intro class and I will psychoanalyze you despite my professor telling me it's bullshit.
2nd student: I know all about psychology since I watch dr. Phil religiously.

by Psycho-doom May 10, 2014

psychology student syndrome

When you, as a psychology major, try to use what you have learned in class to "diagnose" someone of a psychological condition without full knowledge or proper certification.

Psych student: "my friend might have an anxiety disorder, i learned about it today in class."
Professor: "he's just nervous, don't fall victim to the Psychology Student Syndrome."

by dragonfire2280 November 23, 2016

Reverse psychology

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Reverse psychology: a persuasion technique involving the false advocacy of a belief or behavior contrary to the belief or behavior which is actually being advocated. This technique relies on the psychological phenomenon of reactance, in which a person has a negative emotional response in reaction to being persuaded, and thus chooses the option which is being advocated against.

by You won't do it. September 14, 2009

Silencing Psychology

The tendency for the field of psychology to remain silent about the internal practices that silence diverse viewpoints, and frames of reference through which phenomena may be understood. Many of these tendencies come from practices that claim to be "Critical," and without contest.

The professor was practicing silencing psychology as he professed hard and fast viewpoints that increased discomfort among his students, leading to their total shut down in the class discussion.

by ModernMichael February 7, 2022