What is another word for folk psychology?
Pronunciation: [fˈə͡ʊk sa͡ɪkˈɒləd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
Folk psychology refers to a system of beliefs or assumptions people have about the mental states and behavior of others. There are several alternative phrases and synonyms commonly used to refer to folk psychology. These include common sense psychology, lay psychology, everyday psychology, naive psychology, and informal psychology. Each of these terms highlights the fact that folk psychology is not a formal or scientific discipline, but rather a collection of popular beliefs about the workings of the human mind. While folk psychology may occasionally align with scientific psychology, it is often full of inaccuracies and fallacies that can lead to misunderstandings or miscommunications in social interactions.
