TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
PSYCHOTHERAPY
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A psychiatrist uses biomedical treatment.
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A psychiatrist uses an eclectic approach.
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A psychiatrist cannot counsel patients.
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A psychiatrist treats patients in hospitals.
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Detailed explanation-1: -A psychiatrist can prescribe medication while a psychologist focuses on the therapeutic approach to recovery.
Detailed explanation-2: -The most significant difference between the two fields is that a psychiatrist is a medical doctor and can prescribe medication. While psychologists typically hold doctorate degrees, they do not attend medical school and are not medical doctors.
Detailed explanation-3: -A psychologist does not hold a medical degree and is mainly into academic and research fields. A psychiatrist holds a medical degree and he/she can use medical treatment to cure the patients.
Detailed explanation-4: -What is the primary difference between a clinical psychologist and a psychiatrist? A clinical can just assesses clients but a psychiatrist can give out prescriptions to their clients, they have a license to do so.
Detailed explanation-5: -Clinical Psychology is a specialty area of psychology that seeks to understand and ameliorate psychological and behavioral disorders. Medical Psychology is a specialty area that addresses the relationship between behavior and health.