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Apr 2025
1h 36m

Politically Incorrect Psychology Terms

Kirk Honda
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Dr Kirk Honda explores a few psychology terms that are considered problematic.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.

00:00 Why do words change? 
08:00 Renaming institutions & the language of populations
17:47 The change of language in LGBTQ+
26:54 How has "histrionic" evolved?  
46:37 The evolution of "borderline" & stigma 
57:13 How has "conversion disorder" changed?
1:14:16 The history and evolution of "mental retardation"


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April 25, 2025

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