AP PSYCHOLOGY

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TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

THERAPY AND TREATMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Clive is a clinical psychologist and his sister Grace is a psychiatrist. The main difference between these two professionals would be the fact that Clive would
A
typically deal with patients who have more severe problems than the patients Grace usually sees.
B
normally treat young children, while Grace would treat more adults.
C
have a degree in psychology, while Grace would have a medical degree.
D
take a psychoanalytic approach in treating patients, while Grace would take a behavioral approach.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Psychologists generally work closely with clients to identify and work through personal issues and develop healthy coping mechanisms for emotional problems while psychiatrists focus on identifying medicinal or pharmacologic treatments for mental illness or abnormal behaviors.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-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.

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