Psychological literacy is "the general capacity to adaptively and intentionally apply psychology to meet personal, professional, and societal needs" (McGovern et al. 2010).
This includes thinking, acting, and communicating effectively using psychological science.
They use this knowledge to make informed decisions, solve problems, and communicate.
Psychological literacy is an applicable in psychological professions but also in other graduate careers, including education, healthcare, business, and social services.
Psychological literacy is relevant to addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.