psychologist
noun
psy·chol·o·gist
sī-ˈkä-lə-jist 
plural psychologists
: a person who specializes in the study of mind and behavior or in the treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychology
Examples of psychologist in a Sentence
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An organizational psychologist explains how there is wisdom in unlearning and rethinking our beliefs.
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Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
The second was outside the office of Dr. Rachel Cranston, a former NCIS psychologist and the sister of the late Agent Kate Todd (Sasha Alexander).
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024
In it, social psychologist, author, and New York University professor Jonathan Haidt stacks mountains of evidence indicating a correlation between the rise of smartphones and sharp declines in the well-being of our kids.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
American kids are being walloped by a hurtful combination, says social psychologist Jonathan Haidt: too much screen time and too little autonomy.
—Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, 14 Apr. 2024
Lastly, a pediatric psychologist on our Expert Board reviewed this article for medical accuracy and integrity surrounding what to look for in a dinosaur toy, including age recommendations, types of toys, and more.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
One way to overcome this fear is to do a practice run, says Erica Boothby, a social psychologist at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and co-author of Bohns’ compliment research.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
In the early 2010s, Michael Frank, a developmental psychologist at Stanford who now leads the BabyView study, decided along with two colleagues to put head cams on their own babies.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
In addition to a prohibition against crew mingling with scientists, the voyage now has a psychologist and psychiatrist on board and the ship’s bar closes as early as 9:30 pm.
—David Kushner, WIRED, 4 Apr. 2024
Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
The second was outside the office of Dr. Rachel Cranston, a former NCIS psychologist and the sister of the late Agent Kate Todd (Sasha Alexander).
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024
In it, social psychologist, author, and New York University professor Jonathan Haidt stacks mountains of evidence indicating a correlation between the rise of smartphones and sharp declines in the well-being of our kids.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
American kids are being walloped by a hurtful combination, says social psychologist Jonathan Haidt: too much screen time and too little autonomy.
—Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, 14 Apr. 2024
Lastly, a pediatric psychologist on our Expert Board reviewed this article for medical accuracy and integrity surrounding what to look for in a dinosaur toy, including age recommendations, types of toys, and more.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
One way to overcome this fear is to do a practice run, says Erica Boothby, a social psychologist at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and co-author of Bohns’ compliment research.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
In the early 2010s, Michael Frank, a developmental psychologist at Stanford who now leads the BabyView study, decided along with two colleagues to put head cams on their own babies.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
In addition to a prohibition against crew mingling with scientists, the voyage now has a psychologist and psychiatrist on board and the ship’s bar closes as early as 9:30 pm.
—David Kushner, WIRED, 4 Apr. 2024
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psychologist
noun
psy·chol·o·gist
sī-ˈkäl-ə-jəst
: a specialist in psychology
especially
: a practitioner of clinical psychology, counseling, or guidance
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