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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In the middle of the twentieth century, the Soviet psychologist Alfred Yarbus (né Kraćkowski) suctioned a contact lens to the surface of the eye and traced its path across a painting.
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Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024
The California doctor accused of attempting to kill his family by driving his Tesla off a cliff had suffered a major depressive disorder and psychotic features on the day of the 2023 crash, according to a psychologist who testified at a hearing on Wednesday.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 28 Apr. 2024
Indeed, the concept dates back to the 1960s, when the social psychologist William McGuire sought to understand people’s susceptibility to propaganda during the Cold War and whether they could be defended against it.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
Patterson’s diagnosis came after the psychologist conducted 18 tests and spoke to Patel, along with the radiologist’s brother and sister.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
Grit by Angela Duckworth Drawing on her career as a psychologist, Duckworth uses science and experience to explain why grit—a blend of perseverance and passion—determines success more than talent or luck.
—Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
An organizational psychologist explains how there is wisdom in unlearning and rethinking our beliefs.
—Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
The second was outside the office of Dr. Rachel Cranston, a former NCIS psychologist and the sister of the late Agent Kate Todd (Sasha Alexander).
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024
In it, social psychologist, author, and New York University professor Jonathan Haidt stacks mountains of evidence indicating a correlation between the rise of smartphones and sharp declines in the well-being of our kids.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024
The California doctor accused of attempting to kill his family by driving his Tesla off a cliff had suffered a major depressive disorder and psychotic features on the day of the 2023 crash, according to a psychologist who testified at a hearing on Wednesday.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 28 Apr. 2024
Indeed, the concept dates back to the 1960s, when the social psychologist William McGuire sought to understand people’s susceptibility to propaganda during the Cold War and whether they could be defended against it.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
Patterson’s diagnosis came after the psychologist conducted 18 tests and spoke to Patel, along with the radiologist’s brother and sister.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
Grit by Angela Duckworth Drawing on her career as a psychologist, Duckworth uses science and experience to explain why grit—a blend of perseverance and passion—determines success more than talent or luck.
—Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
An organizational psychologist explains how there is wisdom in unlearning and rethinking our beliefs.
—Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
The second was outside the office of Dr. Rachel Cranston, a former NCIS psychologist and the sister of the late Agent Kate Todd (Sasha Alexander).
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024
In it, social psychologist, author, and New York University professor Jonathan Haidt stacks mountains of evidence indicating a correlation between the rise of smartphones and sharp declines in the well-being of our kids.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
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psychologist
noun
psy·chol·o·gist
sī-ˈkäl-ə-jəst
: a specialist in psychology
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: a practitioner of clinical psychology, counseling, or guidance
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