Which of the Following Statements Concerning Psychiatrists Is False

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning psychiatrists is false?

• A) psychiatrists specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders
• B) psychiatrists typically devote less of their time to relatively serious disorders than clinical psychologists
• C) psychiatrists frequently emphasise biomedical therapy
• D) psychiatrists are physicians and have a medical degree

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