Josh Has a Doctoral Degree in Psychology and Is a Therapist

question 39

Multiple Choice

Josh has a doctoral degree in psychology and is a therapist in New York.His sister Sarah has a medical degree and is in a residency program for psychiatry.Currently,the biggest difference between the two professions is that,in contrast to Josh,Sarah can ____.

• A)prescribe medication
• B)conduct research
• C)conduct psychotherapy
• D)peer review the work of other researchers

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