psychophysiologist
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- noun
- /ˌsaɪkoʊfɪziˈɑlədʒɪst/
- Specialized
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psicofisiológico
- To understand stress, many people consult a psychophysiologist who can explain the physical effects of psychological pressure.
Examples
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According to Boston College psychophysiologist Joseph Tecce, with only one exception, the candidate who has blinked more during the debates has lost the election.
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A psychophysiologist studies the connection between our emotions and how our bodies respond physically.
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When researching anxiety, a psychophysiologist observes how breathing patterns change in response to emotional states.
Synonyms
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A scientist who studies how the body and brain affect behaviour and feelings
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A person who studies how the brain makes thoughts, feelings, and memory
A scientist who studies how the brain and body affect behavior and thoughts
Surface Forms
Morphology
psychophysiologist = psychophysiology (semi-transparent) = psycho + physio + logy + ist
The word is formed by adding -ist to psychophysiology, but the base is a specialized academic term, so the meaning is only partly transparent to typical learners.
Etymology
The word psychophysiologist comes from Greek parts: psycho- meaning 'mind', as in psychology, physio- meaning 'body', as in physical, and -logist meaning 'one who studies'. So a psychophysiologist studies how the mind and body work together.