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clinical psychology

American

noun

the branch of psychology dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of personality and behavioral disorders.

clinical psychology British

noun

the branch of psychology that studies and treats mental illness and mental retardation

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clinical psychology Scientific

/ klĭn′ĭ-kəl /

See under psychology

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clinical psychologist

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In 1990, I moved to New York to attend Yeshiva University for my masters and doctorate degrees in clinical psychology.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

But the pull of Canada remained and he has now decided to apply again to pursue a bachelor's degree in clinical psychology.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

She was studying for a master’s degree in clinical psychology with dreams of becoming a marriage and family therapist.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

“I guess it’s like a gym? That’s not that weird,” said Kathryn Pedersen, a 28-year-old clinical psychology student who visits Pedestrian multiple times a week.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2024

This type of lie is of greater interest to social than to clinical psychology.

From Pathology of Lying, accusation, and swindling: a study in forensic psychology by Healy, William

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