Why Might a Psychologist Insist That a Client Get a Physical

question 119

Multiple Choice

Why might a psychologist insist that a client get a physical exam?

• A) The psychologist feels that a second opinion is necessary to finalize a diagnosis
• B) The psychologist believes that medication might be needed and only a few psychologists have prescription writing privileges
• C) The psychologist wants to rule-out any physiological reasons for the presenting symptoms
• D) The psychologist is aware that biological factors are the cause of mental disorders

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Definitions:

Clitoridectomy

A surgical procedure involving the partial or total removal of the clitoris, often performed as a form of female genital mutilation.

Excision

The act of removal by cutting, often referred to in medical contexts or in practices like female genital mutilation.

Vulva

The external part of the female genital organs, including the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and the openings of the vagina and the urethra.

Female Genital Mutilation

A cultural, religious, or social practice that involves the removal or injury of external female genitalia for non-medical reasons.