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animal psychologist

[ ˈænɪməl saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst ]

Noun

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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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
animal psychologist	Used in a clinical or academic setting to refer to professionals who study or address the mental processes and behaviors of animals. Often associated with research or therapeutic settings. They consulted an animal psychologist to understand why their dog developed anxiety after moving to a new house. The animal psychologist published a paper on the cognitive abilities of dolphins.
animal behaviorist	Commonly used to refer to experts who study animal behavior, often focusing on observable actions rather than underlying psychological processes. They may work in a range of settings including shelters, zoos, and private practice. An animal behaviorist assessed the dog's aggressive behavior and recommended a training program. The zoo hired an animal behaviorist to design enrichment activities for the primates.
animal therapist	Used to describe professionals who provide therapeutic interventions to animals, potentially including physiotherapy, medical therapy, or behavioral therapy to improve an animal's well-being. Can sometimes overlap with the role of an animal psychologist. The rescued horse was treated by an animal therapist to recover from its injuries. After her cat was diagnosed with arthritis, she sought the help of an animal therapist for pain management.

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Description / Examples

animal psychologist

Used in a clinical or academic setting to refer to professionals who study or address the mental processes and behaviors of animals. Often associated with research or therapeutic settings.

They consulted an animal psychologist to understand why their dog developed anxiety after moving to a new house.
The animal psychologist published a paper on the cognitive abilities of dolphins.

animal behaviorist

Commonly used to refer to experts who study animal behavior, often focusing on observable actions rather than underlying psychological processes. They may work in a range of settings including shelters, zoos, and private practice.

An animal behaviorist assessed the dog's aggressive behavior and recommended a training program.
The zoo hired an animal behaviorist to design enrichment activities for the primates.

animal therapist

Used to describe professionals who provide therapeutic interventions to animals, potentially including physiotherapy, medical therapy, or behavioral therapy to improve an animal's well-being. Can sometimes overlap with the role of an animal psychologist.

The rescued horse was treated by an animal therapist to recover from its injuries.
After her cat was diagnosed with arthritis, she sought the help of an animal therapist for pain management.

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

Etymology

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.