Psychologist

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /saɪˈkɑlədʒɪst/

Definitions of psychologist

noun a person who studies and treats the mind and behavior

Example Sentences

A1 The psychologist helps people with their mental health.

A2 My friend wants to become a psychologist and work with children.

B1 The psychologist conducted a study on the effects of social media on teenagers.

B2 After years of experience, the psychologist wrote a book on cognitive behavioral therapy.

C1 The psychologist specializes in treating patients with complex trauma disorders.

C2 The renowned psychologist was invited to speak at an international conference on neuroscience.

adjective relating to the study and treatment of the mind and behavior

Example Sentences

A1 She went to see a psychologist for help with her anxiety.

A2 The psychologist recommended some relaxation techniques to manage stress.

B1 The psychologist's office was decorated in calming colors to create a comfortable environment for clients.

B2 The psychologist conducted a series of cognitive tests to assess the patient's memory and problem-solving abilities.

C1 The psychologist's research on behavior therapy has been published in several prestigious journals.

C2 The psychologist's expertise in forensic psychology made them a valuable consultant for legal cases.

Examples of psychologist in a Sentence

formal The psychologist conducted a series of cognitive tests to assess the patient's memory.

informal I heard the psychologist is really good at helping people work through their issues.

slang My friend went to see a shrink, I mean psychologist, to talk about his anxiety.

figurative Sometimes we need to be our own psychologist and analyze our thoughts and emotions.

Grammatical Forms of psychologist

plural

psychologists

comparative

more psychologist

superlative

most psychologist

present tense

psychologist

future tense

will psychologist

perfect tense

have psychologist

continuous tense

is psychologist

singular

psychologist

positive degree

psychologist

infinitive

to psychologist

gerund

psychologizing

participle

psychologized

Origin and Evolution of psychologist

First Known Use: 1590 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'psychologist' originated from the Greek words 'psyche' meaning soul or mind, and 'logos' meaning study or knowledge.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to someone who studies the mind or soul, the term 'psychologist' has evolved to specifically denote a professional who practices psychology, the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.