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what does psych et al mean?
Psych et al. stems from the combination of two words "psych" and "et al". Psych is the shorthand for Psychology while "et al" is a term used when citing research literature and is Latin for 'and others'. The aim of Psych et al., is to bring forth the psychological concepts that are hidden in plain sight and of course, do our part in trying to challenge the still-existing stigma around Psychology.
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