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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