Duaqui, Jenar S.

BSHM-3B

1. Based on your understanding, what does the article imply about popular psychology?

Filipino pop psychology has expanded, indicating that popular psychology has changed to
become more approachable and pertinent to the general people. It suggests that people are
growing more interested in comprehending who they are and how they connect with
others and that they are looking to psychology for guidance and knowledge in this regard.
Furthermore, it suggests that people are seeking knowledge and information from sources
that are culturally pertinent and relevant to their personal situations. Overall, the expansion
of Filipino pop psychology highlights how crucial it is to make psychology more approachable
and pertinent to a variety of audiences as well as how crucial it is for psychologists to
consider cultural considerations in their work.

2. Do you think popular psychology has advantages and disadvantages? What are those?
Explain.

Yes, there are benefits and drawbacks to popular psychology. Among the benefits are:
Accessibility: The general public can easily learn about popular psychology through books,
websites, social media, and other media. Therefore, people do not need to visit a mental
health professional in order to get information regarding mental health and well being.
Affordability: People with minimal financial resources can more easily access popular
psychology because the resources are frequently affordable or even free. Relevance: To
make it more applicable to people's lives, popular psychology frequently focuses on advice
and ideas for regular people.

However, popular psychology also has some disadvantages, which are:

Oversimplification, Popular psychology frequently presents oversimplified solutions to
complex mental health problems that may not work for everyone. Lack of scientific
evidence, Many widely used materials in psychology are not supported by scientific
research, which might result in inaccurate information or harmful recommendations.
Stigma, By encouraging assumptions and misunderstandings, popular psychology may
contribute to the stigma associated with mental health difficulties.

3. Reflect on the article and cite examples of popular psychology you have seen online.
Share your opinion about them.

It's an intriguing psychological trend to see Filipino pop psychology on the rise. It proves
that people are getting more and more interested in mental health and well being and are
looking for resources that are both easily available and relevant to their culture. Online, you
can find many examples of popular psychology, such as Hugot lines, self-help books, online
tests, and motivational movies. In my perspective, the emergence of Filipino pop psychology
is a good thing because it gives people access to readily available, culturally appropriate
material that can help them improve their mental health and well-being. However, it is
important to use caution and search for techniques that are backed by evidence while using
widely used psychology resources. It is important to remember that some sources could
feed stereotypes.