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pop psychology noun

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Definition

theories and advice about people's behaviour that are easily understood and intended to help people improve their lives
Why is it women that buy the majority of pop psychology, self-help manuals?

(Definition of pop psychology noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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