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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Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
At the end of October, Napoletano had the first of many sessions with a psychologist Wilson knew.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
But others said they were assaulted after more innocuous encounters, like asking for medical help or to see a psychologist.
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That’s according to social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, who co-developed moral foundations theory.
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Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
At the end of October, Napoletano had the first of many sessions with a psychologist Wilson knew.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
But others said they were assaulted after more innocuous encounters, like asking for medical help or to see a psychologist.
—Christie Thompson, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
That’s according to social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, who co-developed moral foundations theory.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Psychologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychologist. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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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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