👉 Psychologising is a process in which someone attempts to understand and interpret their own thoughts, feelings, or behavior by examining them through the lens of psychological theory. This involves using theories such as cognitive psychology, social learning theory, or psychodynamic theory to explain how people think, feel, or behave. For example, if someone is trying to understand why they have a particular fear of heights, they might first try to identify their underlying emotions and thoughts about heights. They might then look at psychological theories
