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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 18 May. 2021.
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psychologist
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English Language Learners Definition of psychologist
: a scientist who specializes in the study and treatment of the mind and behavior : a specialist in psychology
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psychologist
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psy·chol·o·gist
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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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The first known use of psychologist was in 1871
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