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plural psychologists
Definition of psychologist
: 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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“Psychologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychologist. Accessed 8 Aug. 2022.
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psychologist
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Kids Definition of psychologist
: a person specializing in psychology
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Medical Definition of psychologist
: a specialist in psychology
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: a practitioner of clinical psychology, counseling, or guidance
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