Meaning & use

psychologist

noun·Academic

A person who studies the human mind and behavior, or who treats emotional and mental difficulties professionally.

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She has seen a psychologist every week since the accident to help her cope with anxiety.

The company hired a psychologist to study how employees respond to stress in the workplace.

A note on using this word

A psychologist is not the same as a psychiatrist, who is a medical doctor and can prescribe medication.

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