1. to interpret or explain something in psychological terms
Usage: past tense of psychologize
2. to make psychological in nature or approach
Usage: past tense of psychologize

Examples

• The therapist psychologized the patient’s behavior patterns.
• Critics argued that the author psychologized what should have been a straightforward historical account.
• The researcher psychologized the social phenomenon to understand underlying motivations.
• She psychologized every interaction, looking for hidden meanings.
• The documentary psychologized the criminal’s actions through expert interviews.
• Teachers were trained not to over-psychologize normal childhood behavior.