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The Overuse of Buzzwords in Pop Psychology on Social Media

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Todd Baratz
Aug 19, 2024
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Psychological jargon on social media has become widespread. Words and phrases such as "narcissist," "toxic," "codependency," "people pleaser," "self-love," and concepts from "attachment theory" are often thrown around. While these terms can provide useful frameworks for understanding behavior and relationships, their overuse and sometimes shallow applic…

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