Which of the Following Is Not True of the Psychotherapist-Patient

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of the psychotherapist-patient privilege?

• A) The psychotherapist must have a M.D. or PhD degree to counsel the patient.
• B) The privilege is recognized in all fifty states.
• C) The privilege has greater justification than the doctor-patient privilege.
• D) The privilege does not apply if the psychotherapist believes the patient may be a danger to him-f or herself or to others.

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Definitions:

Draft

A preliminary version of a piece of writing, document, or legislation that is subject to further revision and editing.

Drawer

The party that writes and signs a check, directing a bank to pay the check's amount to the person or entity named as the payee.

Drawee

The party on whom a check or draft is drawn, and who is expected to pay the amount specified.

Approach-approach Conflict

A psychological dilemma that occurs when an individual must choose between two desirable options.