Who are psychiatrists?

Correct answer: B. are physicians who specialize in the treatment of mental disorders

  • A. are less likely to use psychoanalytic mathods than psychologists
  • B. are physicians who specialize in the treatment of mental disorders
  • C. are more likely to use cognitive methods than psychologists
  • D. have essentially the same education as clinical psychologists

Explanation

Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental disorders, so they can prescribe medication as well as provide psychological treatment. Clinical psychologists generally receive doctoral training in psychology rather than medical training.

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