psychologists
word · lemma: psychologist
Definition
Psychologists are professionals who study the mind and behavior, and help people overcome mental and emotional problems.
Usage & Nuances
'Psychologists' refers to people trained in psychology; they are not usually medical doctors (unlike psychiatrists). Common collocations: 'child psychologists,' 'clinical psychologists.' Sometimes confused with 'psychiatrists,' who can prescribe medication.
Example Sentences
Many psychologists work in hospitals or private clinics.
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Psychologists study how people think and behave.
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Some schools have psychologists to help students with problems.
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A team of psychologists designed the new stress-reduction program at work.
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The psychologists couldn’t agree on the best way to treat anxiety.
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During the conference, several psychologists gave talks on childhood development.
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