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
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As early as 1898, the American psychologist Norman Triplett observed that children working in pairs wound fishing reels faster than children working alone.
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Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
One of the most influential explanations for why desire thrives (or declines) over time comes from self-expansion theory, developed by psychologists Arthur and Elaine Aron, which argues that humans are motivated to grow, learn and broaden their sense of self throughout life.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
One of those psychologists is Deidre McClellan, who provides therapeutic support for all Safe Streets workers, including Burton.
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Child psychologists say the word itself is not the issue.
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Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
One of the most influential explanations for why desire thrives (or declines) over time comes from self-expansion theory, developed by psychologists Arthur and Elaine Aron, which argues that humans are motivated to grow, learn and broaden their sense of self throughout life.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
One of those psychologists is Deidre McClellan, who provides therapeutic support for all Safe Streets workers, including Burton.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Child psychologists say the word itself is not the issue.
—Staff Author, Parents, 13 June 2026
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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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