AP PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCHOLOGYS HISTORY APPROACHES

PSYCHOLOGY AND ITS HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which professional specialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of people with psychological disorders?
A
biological psychology
B
personality psychology
C
clinical psychology
D
social psychology
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (an M.D. or D.O.) who specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders.

Detailed explanation-2: -Clinical psychology is focused on the study, assessment, and treatment of illnesses relating to mental health and disabilities. This field includes both applied and non-applied clinical psychology.

Detailed explanation-3: -Psychology B.S. with a Specialization in Clinical Psychology (PC28) The Clinical Psychology specialization provides instruction in the psychological and physiological causes of and treatments for mental illness in children and adults.

Detailed explanation-4: -Clinical psychologists have special training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.

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