Which Statement Concerning Psychiatrists Is False

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning psychiatrists is false?

• A)Psychiatrists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders.
• B)Psychiatrists are physicians and have a medical degree.
• C)Psychiatrists typically devote very little of their time to relatively serious disorders.
• D)Psychiatrists frequently emphasize biomedical therapy.

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Definitions:

Nociceptors

Specialized sensory neurons that detect signals indicating potential harm and transmit pain signals to the brain.

Tissue Damage

The physical injury or harm to body tissues resulting from various causes, such as trauma, infection, or exposure to toxic substances, leading to inflammation or dysfunction.

Cold Receptors

Sensory nerve endings that are responsive to decrease in temperature, found in the skin.

Warm Receptors

Sensory receptors in the skin that detect increases in temperature, contributing to the sensation of warmth.