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psychologist

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/saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/ · psy-cho-lo-gist

A professional who studies the mind and behavior.

Meanings

nounformal

A professional who studies the mind and behavior.

ایک پیشہ ور جو ذہن اور رویے کا مطالعہ کرتا ہے۔

نفسیات دان

Nafsiyat Dan

Synonyms

counselortherapistmental health professionalمشیرمعالجذہنی صحت کا ماہر

Antonyms

laypersonamateurnoviceغیر ماہرشوقیہنوآموز

Common Collocations

  • clinical psychologist
  • sports psychologist
  • educational psychologist

Example Sentences

She consulted a psychologist to help her manage stress.

اس نے دباؤ کو سنبھالنے کے لیے ایک نفسیات دان سے مشورہ کیا۔

Us ne dabao ko sambhalne ke liye ek nafsiyat dan se mashwara kiya.

The psychologist recommended therapy for anxiety.

نفسیات دان نے اضطراب کے لیے علاج کی سفارش کی۔

Nafsiyat dan ne iztirab ke liye ilaaj ki sifarish ki.

He is a well-known psychologist who specializes in child development.

وہ ایک مشہور نفسیات دان ہے جو بچوں کی ترقی میں مہارت رکھتا ہے۔

Woh ek mashhoor nafsiyat dan hai jo bachon ki taraqqi mein maharat rakhta hai.

Easily Confused With

psychotic:Psychologist refers to a professional in psychology, while psychotic describes a mental health condition characterized by a disconnection from reality.

Word Family

psychology
nounنفسیات
psychotherapy
nounنفسیاتی علاج
psychological
adjectiveنفسیاتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think about the 'mind' when you hear 'psychologist'.

Imagine a brain with gears, indicating thought processes.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

یہ دل کی حالت ہے، کہ سمجھ نہ آئے، كارِ دنیا سے روٹھ جائے، تو کیا کیجئے۔

Yeh dil ki haalat hai, keh samajh na aaye, Kaar-e-duniya se rooth jaye, to kya kijiye.

This is the state of the heart, that it cannot comprehend, if it turns away from the world's work, what should be done.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دوا کا اثر مریض کی حالت پر بھی ہوتا ہے

Dawa ka asar mareez ki haalat par bhi hota hai

The effect of medicine also depends on the patient's condition.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "psychologia" — study of the mind

First known use: mid-19th century

The term 'psychologist' originated in the 19th century as the field of psychology began to formalize, deriving from the Greek words for 'soul' (psyche) and 'study' (logos).