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cod psychologist en · NOUN

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1. One who indulges in cod psychology.
   • The popularity of Maslow's hierarchy lies partly in its flexibility and partly in its simplicity: because it is a universal theory of human motivation, it can be applied to any audience; and because each of the five layers of the pyramid is fairly simple to understand, any cod psychologist or parasitic consultant can bend the theory to his or her ends. 2019, Nick Liddell, Richard Buchanan, Wild Thinking: 25 Unconventional Ideas to Grow Your Brand and Your Business, →ISBN, page 69:
   • I had never linked my mental health with my relationships, even if a cod psychologist could make it out a mile off. 2018, The Pool, Life Honestly: Strong Opinions from Smart Women, →ISBN:
   • As any cod psychologist like me knows, these protective devices don't always wear well in the long term. 2019, David Gilbert, The Patient Revolution: How We Can Heal the Healthcare System, →ISBN:

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