folk psychology
noun
1
: the study of the mind and behavior of different peoples through analysis of the human factors involved in their cultural and technological development
2
: the mental traits common to or characteristic of a people
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“Folk psychology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folk%20psychology. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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