social psychologist — A scientist who studies how people think, feel, and behave in social situations and how they are influenced by others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A scientist who studies how people think, feel, and behave in social situations and how they are influenced by others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsoʊʃəl saɪˈkɑːlədʒɪst/
Example Sentences
- The social psychologist discovered that people eat more pizza when dining with friends than alone.
- As a social psychologist, she investigates how social media affects teenagers' self-esteem.
- The social psychologist's experiment showed that people are more likely to help others when they're in a good mood after finding money on the street.
social psychologist
NOUN[/ˈsoʊʃəl saɪˈkɑːlədʒɪst/]
A scientist who studies how people think, feel, and behave in social situations and how they are influenced by others
A scientist who studies how people think, feel, and behave in social situations and how they are influenced by others
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🌳Etymology
Origin
This term combines Latin 'socialis' (of companions or society) with Greek 'psyche' (soul, mind) and 'logos' (study or discourse). It emerged in the 20th century to denote the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes within social contexts.
Breakdown
social (from Latin socialis, relating to society or companions) + psychologist (from Greek psyche meaning mind or soul, plus -logist meaning one who studies). Together, it describes a professional who studies mental and behavioral phenomena through a social lens.
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📝Examples
“The social psychologist discovered that people eat more pizza when dining with friends than alone.”
“As a social psychologist, she investigates how social media affects teenagers' self-esteem.”
“The social psychologist's experiment showed that people are more likely to help others when they're in a good mood after finding money on the street.”
“Social psychologists study various phenomena including conformity, prejudice, and group dynamics.”
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