Not All Psychologists Favor the Idea of Extending Prescription Privileges

question 73

Multiple Choice

Not all psychologists favor the idea of extending prescription privileges to qualified psychologists. Some argue that clinical psychologists should:

• A)focus on what they do best: providing psychological interventions and treatments that help people acquire more effective patterns of thinking and behaving.
• B)only use cognitive therapy because all other types of therapy are ineffectual.
• C)not be allowed to treat mental disorders at all.
• D)only conduct research.

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Definitions:

Inhibited Temperament

A disposition marked by a tendency to avoid or withdraw from unfamiliar people, situations, or environments.

Choleric

One of the four traditional temperaments; characterized by quickness to anger and aggressive or domineering tendencies.

Sanguine

Sanguine describes a personality type that is cheerful, optimistic, and confident.

Pensive

Reflective and thoughtful, often in a melancholy or solemn way.