Which of the Following Is True of the Various Professions

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the various professions within abnormal psychology?

• A) Psychiatrists have limited prescription writing privileges, whereas clinical psychologists have full privileges.
• B) Clinical psychologists typically have an M.D., degree, while psychiatrists typically have a Ph.D., in psychology.
• C) Psychiatric nurses and clinical social workers must have a master's degree to work with clients who have psychological problems.
• D) Psychiatric nurses have privileges to write prescriptions for psychotherapeutic drugs in some states.

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Definitions:

Cleaning Compulsion

An obsessive need to clean or organize, often as a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder, where the action is driven by an attempt to reduce distress or anxiety.

Cognitive-Behavioral Theorist

A professional specializing in the study and application of cognitive-behavioral therapy, emphasizing the role of thinking and behavior in the development and treatment of psychological disorders.

Exposure And Response Prevention

A therapeutic strategy used primarily for obsessive-compulsive disorder that involves gradual exposure to anxiety-inducing stimuli combined with efforts to prevent the habitual response.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by recurring unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) as a means to cope with anxiety.