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noun - using language loaded with psychological terminology
PSYCHOBABBLE - Psychobabble (a portmanteau of "psychology" or "psychoanalysis" and "babble") is a form of speech or writing that uses psychological jargon, buzzword...
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| Hokum |
| *Inappropriately used therapeutic jargon |
| Some self-help spoutings, say |
| Slasher movie and book fit to include British jargon |
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| Jun 26 2016 The Washington Post |
| Aug 12 2013 L.A. Times Daily |
| Dec 9 2010 The Telegraph - Toughie |
| Sep 24 2008 L.A. Times Daily |
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| Language characterized by the often inaccurate use of jargon from psychiatry and psychotherapy: "Discussions ... sometimes ... consist of consciousness-raising psychobabble, with the students' feelings and experiences valued as much as anything the professor or texts have to offer ( Karen Lehrman). |
| jargon used in popular psychology. |
| using language loaded with psychological terminology |
| language using a lot of words and expressions taken from psychology ( the study of the human mind) |
| Jargon used in popular psychology. |
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Psychobabble (a portmanteau of "psychology" or "psychoanalysis" and "babble") is a form of speech or writing that uses psychological jargon, buzzwords, and esoteric language to create an impression of truth or plausibility. The term implies that the speaker or writer lacks the experience and understanding necessary for the proper use of psychological terms. Additionally, it may imply that the content of speech deviates markedly from common sense and good judgement. * Some buzzwords that are commonly heard in psychobabble have come into widespread use in business management, motivational seminars, self-help, folk psychology, and popular psychology. * Frequent use of psychobabble can associate a clinical, psychological word with meaningless, or less meaningful, buzzword definitions. Laypersons often use such words when they describe life problems as clinical maladies even though the clinical terms are not meaningful or appropriate. * Most professions develop a unique vocabulary which, with fre |