Not All Psychologists Favor the Idea of Extending Prescription Privileges

question 144

Multiple Choice

Not all psychologists favor the idea of extending prescription privileges to qualified psychologists. These critics:

• A)are concerned that the safety and well-being of patients could be at risk if psychologists receive inadequate training to prescribe psychotropic medications.
• B)think that clinical psychologists should only use cognitive therapy because all other types of therapy are ineffectual.
• C)think that clinical psychologists should not be allowed to treat mental disorders at all.
• D)think that clinical psychologists should only conduct research.

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