An Important Current Distinction Between Psychologists and Psychiatrists That Is

question 99

Multiple Choice

An important current distinction between psychologists and psychiatrists that is changing is that:

• A) psychologists use mental tests and psychiatrists do not.
• B) psychologists do psychotherapy and psychiatrists do not.
• C) psychiatrists prescribe drugs and psychologists may not.
• D) psychologists may order biological treatments and psychiatrists may not.

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Rent-Seeking Activities

Efforts to increase one’s share of existing wealth without creating new wealth, typically through manipulation of the economic environment.

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Environmental Costs

The economic costs associated with environmental damage or the degradation of natural resources, including clean-up and preventive measures.