Regarding the Professions of Psychology, Which of the Following Statements

question 513

Multiple Choice

Regarding the professions of psychology, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Clinical and counseling psychologists follow an ethical code that stresses high levels of competence and responsibility as well as respect and protection of the client's rights and welfare.
• B)If a person calls himself or herself a "therapist," he or she must have a license issued by a state examining board.
• C)Psychologists are expected to use their knowledge to contribute to society with many volunteering in the communities in which they live.
• D)The word "shrink" is actually a slang term that refers only to psychiatrists.

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Definitions:

Metabolic Changes

Alterations in the body's chemical processes that convert food into energy, which can affect health and bodily functions.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates various autonomic nervous system functions, including temperature control, thirst, hunger, sleep, mood, and sexual desire.

Ventromedial

Referring to a position towards the bottom and middle of a structure or an organ, often used in neuroscience to describe a part of the brain.

Lateral

Pertaining to the side; often used to describe structures that are situated on, toward, or relating to the side of an organ or body.