psychologist — a person who studies the human mind and behavior scientifically
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who studies the human mind and behavior scientifically
Pronunciation (IPA): /saɪˈkɑːlədʒɪst/
Example Sentences
- My friend became a psychologist because she wanted to understand why people put pineapple on pizza.
- The psychologist's waiting room was full of people pretending to read magazines while secretly analyzing each other.
- She works as a psychologist at the university counseling center.
psychologist
NOUN[/saɪˈkɑːlədʒɪst/]
a person who studies the human mind and behavior scientifically
The psychologist listens carefully as her client opens up about childhood memories.
A psychologist meets an economist and biologist!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek, combining 'psyche' (meaning soul or mind) and 'logos' (meaning study or science). The term emerged to describe the scientific study of human mental processes and behavior, reflecting Greek philosophical traditions of investigating the human mind.
Breakdown
psyche- (soul, mind) + -logy (study of) + -ist (practitioner or specialist). The suffix -ist denotes a person who practices or specializes in the field of psychology.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My friend became a psychologist because she wanted to understand why people put pineapple on pizza.”
“The psychologist's waiting room was full of people pretending to read magazines while secretly analyzing each other.”
“She works as a psychologist at the university counseling center.”
“The psychologist recommended cognitive behavioral therapy for his anxiety.”
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