A Major Difference Between Most Clinical Psychologists and Psychiatrists Is

question 61

Multiple Choice

A major difference between most clinical psychologists and psychiatrists is that:

• A) all clinical psychologists can prescribe medications.
• B) all psychiatrists can prescribe medications.
• C) to be a clinical psychologist, you must obtain a doctorate degree.
• D) to be a psychiatrist, you need to obtain only a master's degree.

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Definitions:

Different Personalities

Variations in individual behavior patterns, emotional responses, and thought processes which constitute one's personality.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A severe form of dissociation characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within a single individual.

High Comorbidity

The presence of two or more disorders or illnesses occurring in the same person, often interacting in a way that worsens the course of both.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by witnessing or experiencing a terrifying event, leading to long-term stress reactions and anxiety.