lay analysis, n.Definitions

Lay analysis (n.) by ⁠​‌​​​‌​​​‌​‌‌​​​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​⁠non-doctors was something Freud defended against laws that reserved all treatment to physicians.

Lay analysis (n.) by ⁠​‌​​​‌​​​‌​‌‌​​​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​⁠teachers or pastors is no danger, Freud argued; the work needs psychological training and a free outlook more than a medical degree.