The specialist most likely to prescribe a drug for the treatment of psychological disorder is ___________?

Correct answer: C. psychiatrist

  • A. developmental psychologist
  • B. clinical psychologist
  • C. psychiatrist
  • D. personality psychologist

Explanation

Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose mental disorders and prescribe medication. Clinical psychologists commonly provide assessment and psychotherapy but generally do not prescribe drugs, subject to limited jurisdictional exceptions.

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