Not All Psychologists Favor the Idea of Extending Prescription Privileges

question 7

Multiple Choice

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

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

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