Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Field of Psychology

question 317

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the field of psychology is correct?

• A) A psychologist has no medical training.
• B) A psychiatrist generally goes to graduate school, not medical school.
• C) Psychiatric social workers can prescribe medication.
• D) An M.D. and a Ph.D. are pretty much the same thing.

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Definitions:

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