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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Baya Voce, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
Since Asch’s study, psychologists have mapped related biases.
—Big Think, 27 Nov. 2025
And Anita Stewart, a psychologist and parenting expert, told me that focusing too much on consent and giving people space could hint to children that physical touch is something to avoid.
—Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 26 Nov. 2025
All of his cases are paused until a forensic psychologist evaluates his capacity to proceed.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 25 Nov. 2025
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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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