AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Psychiatrist, a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Psychotherapist, such as a psychologist or a licensed counselor.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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-4: -Clinical psychology is the area of psychology that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and other problematic patterns of behavior. As such, it is generally considered to be a more applied area within psychology; however, some clinicians are also actively engaged in scientific research.