Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding the Difference

question 132

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the difference between PhD and the PsyD degrees?

• A)A PhD requires more years of study than a PsyD.
• B)A PhD requires a dissertation based on an original investigation.
• C)Fewer people earn a PhD than a PsyD.
• D)A PhD is obtained by psychologists who wish to focus exclusively on the treatment of psychological disorders.

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Definitions:

Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

A class of drugs commonly prescribed for depression and anxiety disorders, which work by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain.

Synaptic Gap

The small space between neurons, across which neurotransmitters move to communicate signals from one neuron to another.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological syndrome characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements caused by long-term use of certain psychiatric drugs.

Second Generation Antipsychotics

A class of medications used to treat psychiatric conditions; known for their lower risk of causing motor side effects compared to first-generation antipsychotics.