Animal psychologist: meaning, definitions and examples
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animal psychologist
[ ˈænɪməl saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst ]
study of animal behavior
Animal psychologist is a professional who studies and analyzes the behavior of animals to understand their emotions, motivations, and mental processes. They use various techniques such as observation, experiments, and interviews to assess and treat behavioral issues in animals.
Synonyms
animal behaviorist, animal therapist
Examples of usage
- An animal psychologist can help pet owners understand and address their pets' behavioral problems.
- Zookeepers often consult with animal psychologists to improve the well-being of the animals in their care.
Translations
Translations of the word "animal psychologist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 psicólogo de animais
🇮🇳 पशु मनोवैज्ञानिक
🇩🇪 Tierpsychologe
🇮🇩 psikolog hewan
🇺🇦 зоопсихолог
🇵🇱 psycholog zwierząt
🇯🇵 動物心理学者
🇫🇷 psychologue animalier
🇪🇸 psicólogo de animales
🇹🇷 hayvan psikoloğu
🇰🇷 동물 심리학자
🇸🇦 عالم نفس الحيوان
🇨🇿 psycholog zvířat
🇸🇰 psychológ zvierat
🇨🇳 动物心理学家
🇸🇮 psiholog za živali
🇮🇸 dýrasálfræðingur
🇰🇿 жануарлар психологы
🇬🇪 ცხოველთა ფსიქოლოგი
🇦🇿 heyvan psixoloqu
🇲🇽 psicólogo de animales
Word origin
The term 'animal psychologist' originated in the late 20th century as the field of animal behavior science gained recognition. The study of animal behavior dates back to early observations by naturalists and scientists, but the formal practice of animal psychology emerged as a specialized discipline to better understand and improve the well-being of animals in various settings.