One Compelling Reason in Support of the Extension of Prescription

question 23

Multiple Choice

One compelling reason in support of the extension of prescription privileges to psychologists is:

• A) full medical training is not important in preparing the practitioner to understand the impact of psychoactive medication on other physical systems
• B) most psychoactive medications are prescribed by general practitioners whose training in mental health issues is limited to a few weeks of placement with a psychiatrist
• C) psychopharmacology would inevitably come at the expense of training in psychological issues
• D) a biological approach to the treatment of psychological disorders is incompatible with psychological training

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