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psychologists

 

[ saɪˈkɒlədʒɪsts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of human mind and behavior

Psychologists are professionals who study the human mind and behavior. They use scientific methods to understand how people think, feel, and behave. Psychologists work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, schools, and private practices.

Synonyms

counselors, psychiatrists, therapists

Examples of usage

  • Psychologists often help people overcome mental health issues.
  • Studying psychology can provide insights into human behavior.
  • Many psychologists conduct research to advance our understanding of the mind.
  • Psychologists may specialize in areas such as clinical psychology or educational psychology.
  • Psychologists play an important role in helping individuals improve their mental well-being.

Translations

Translations of the word "psychologists" in other languages:

🇵🇹 psicólogos

🇮🇳 मनोवैज्ञानिकों

🇩🇪 Psychologen

🇮🇩 psikolog

🇺🇦 психологи

🇵🇱 psychologowie

🇯🇵 心理学者

🇫🇷 psychologues

🇪🇸 psicólogos

🇹🇷 psikologlar

🇰🇷 심리학자들

🇸🇦 علماء النفس

🇨🇿 psychologové

🇸🇰 psychológovia

🇨🇳 心理学家

🇸🇮 psihologi

🇮🇸 sálfræðingar

🇰🇿 психологтар

🇬🇪 ფსიქოლოგები

🇦🇿 psixoloqlar

🇲🇽 psicólogos

Etymology

The term 'psychologist' originated in the late 19th century, combining the Greek words 'psyche' (soul) and 'logos' (study). The field of psychology has evolved over time, from early philosophical inquiries into the nature of the mind to the scientific discipline it is today. Psychologists have made significant contributions to understanding human behavior and mental processes.

Word Frequency Rank

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