A psychologist, whose primary focus is sleep behaviors, gives an acquaintance advice regarding psychiatric medication. The psychologist is considered an expert in his field. Why is this behavior unethical?

Expertise in sleep behaviors does not necessarily qualify a psychologist to advise someone about psychiatric medication. Medication advice requires appropriate training and competence in that area, so the psychologist should refer the acquaintance to a qualified professional. The best answer is C, “The psychologist was not qualified to give psychiatric advice.”

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