Simone Seeks Out a Helping Professional for Assistance with Her

question 19

Multiple Choice

Simone seeks out a helping professional for assistance with her depression.The person she seeks out is a licensed physician with an MD.This person has also completed a residency program with specialized training in diagnosing and treating psychological problems This person practices psychotherapy and can prescribe drugs or utilize other biological treatments such as electroconvulsive therapy,as necessary.This person is a ________.

• A)clinical psychologist
• B)psychiatric social worker
• C)psychiatrist
• D)psychotherapist

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Definitions:

Hormone-receptor Action

A biochemical process where hormones bind to specific receptors on or inside cells, initiating a cell signaling cascade that results in physiological changes.

Intracellular Enzymes

Enzymes located within cells that catalyze reactions involved in metabolic processes, supporting cell function and homeostasis.

Insulin

A compound released by the pancreas that plays a key role in blood sugar regulation by supporting glucose uptake into tissues.

Membrane-bound Receptor

A type of cell receptor that is anchored in the cell membrane and interacts with extracellular molecules to trigger signals within the cell.