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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The role of the psychologist also extends inward—into how leaders shape their teams.
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In episode 3, meanwhile, Jamie seems to accidentally admit to the attack in conversation with psychologist Briony (Doherty).
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Modern research by behavioral psychologists shows that people prefer avoiding a loss to receiving equivalent gains.
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Barr also noted that Epstein had made a prior suicide attempt, and had been placed on suicide watch in July 2019 — before being taken off after interviewing with psychologists at the correctional facility.
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Barbara Puszkiewicz-Cimino, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In episode 3, meanwhile, Jamie seems to accidentally admit to the attack in conversation with psychologist Briony (Doherty).
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
Modern research by behavioral psychologists shows that people prefer avoiding a loss to receiving equivalent gains.
—Scott D. Anthony, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
Barr also noted that Epstein had made a prior suicide attempt, and had been placed on suicide watch in July 2019 — before being taken off after interviewing with psychologists at the correctional facility.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
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psychologist
noun
psy·chol·o·gist
sī-ˈkäl-ə-jəst
: a specialist in psychology
especially
: a practitioner of clinical psychology, counseling, or guidance
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