psychologist

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psychologist — 名詞

  • psychologistsingular
  • psychologistsplural

1. A person trained in psychology — the scientific study of the mind, feelings, and

1.名詞B2
釋義

心理學家

研究人類心智、情緒與行為的專業人士

A person trained in psychology — the scientific study of the mind, feelings, and actions — who may work as a researcher or help people with emotional and mental difficulties through therapy.

例句

Imani decided to see a psychologist after weeks of feeling anxious about her job.

Imani 決定去看心理學家，因為她連續好幾週因工作感到焦慮。

see a psychologist about [problem]

The school hired a psychologist to help students deal with exam stress and social pressures.

學校聘請了一位心理學家，幫助學生應對考試壓力和人際關係困擾。

institution + hire + psychologist + infinitive of purpose

常見搭配
  • clinical psychologist
  • child psychologist
  • school psychologist
  • registered psychologist
  • consult a psychologist
  • psychologist's office
  • a team of psychologists
同義詞
  • therapist

    broader term that includes psychologists, social workers, and counsellors

  • counsellor

    usually a shorter period of training; often focuses on specific life issues such as grief or career change

  • psychotherapist

    specialist in talk therapy; may or may not have a psychology degree

  • psychoanalyst

    a psychologist or therapist trained in Freudian or Jungian deep-analysis methods

文法句型

see a psychologist about [problem]

work as a psychologist

refer someone to a psychologist

用法筆記

Do not confuse with 'psychiatrist'. A psychologist is not a medical doctor and cannot prescribe medication in most countries. In contrast, a psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe drugs and often treats more severe mental illness.

常見錯誤

I went to a psychologist for my broken leg.
I went to a psychologist for my anxiety.
Psychologists help with emotional and mental issues, not physical injuries.
The psychologist prescribed me sleeping tablets.
The psychologist helped me learn ways to sleep better through therapy.
Only psychiatrists (medical doctors) can prescribe medication in most places.

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常見搭配

常用片語

  • work as a psychologist
  • see a psychologist
  • refer someone to a psychologist
  • consult a psychologist