Spelling – Identify the single misspelled word among options A–D (choose exactly one; ignore “All correct”). A) Psychologist B) Psychaitrist C) Physiologist D) Psychoanalyst

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Psychaitrist

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Medical/para-medical titles share the Greek root “psyche” (mind). The physician specializing in psychiatry is a “psychiatrist”. Misspellings often insert an extra “a” after “ch” or swap vowel order, creating forms like “psychaitrist”.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Psychologist – correct: specialist in psychology.
  • Psychaitrist – intended “psychiatrist”.
  • Physiologist – correct: specialist in physiology.
  • Psychoanalyst – correct: practitioner of psychoanalysis.


Concept / Approach:
The correct sequence is “psy-chi-a-trist”: “psychiatry” + “-ist”. Note the “ia” cluster after “chi”. Any rearrangement like “cha” or “ai” directly signals a misspelling.


Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Write the base: psychiatry.2) Add suffix: psychiatry → psychiatrist (drop final “y”, add “-ist”).3) Compare with option B: “psychaitrist” misorders vowels (“ai” vs “ia”).4) Confirm A, C, D as standard professional titles.


Verification / Alternative check:
Look at related term: psychiatric (psyc-hi-a-tric); the “ia” stays together in all derivatives.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Psychologist: correct; “physchologist” would be wrong.
  • Physiologist: correct; beware “phycologist” (which would be a different field: phycology = algae).
  • Psychoanalyst: correct.


Common Pitfalls:
Confusing “psych” clusters; mixing “psychiatrist” (medical doctor) with “psychologist” (not necessarily an MD).


Final Answer:
Psychaitrist

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