Health Science Education and Qualifications — Unit test

Question 7 • CAREER EXPLORATION B (LAB)

Which describes the main difference between a Psychiatrist and a Clinical Psychologist?

Answer

A Psychiatrist diagnoses and treats mental disorders and can prescribe medications; a Clinical Psychologist diagnoses and treats emotional/behavioral disorders and cannot prescribe medications.

A Psychiatrist diagnoses and treats mental disorders, while a Clinical Psychologist diagnoses and treats emotional/behavioral disorders; both can prescribe medications.

A Psychiatrist diagnoses and treats emotional/behavioral disorders and can prescribe medications; a Clinical Psychologist diagnoses and treats mental disorders and can also prescribe medications.

A Psychiatrist diagnoses and treats emotional/mental disorders; a Clinical Psychologist diagnoses and treats behavioral disorders, and neither can prescribe medications.

Explanation

Psychiatrists are medical doctors who diagnose and treat mental disorders and can prescribe medication. Clinical psychologists diagnose and treat emotional and behavioral disorders, typically using psychological assessment and therapy, and generally cannot prescribe medication. Therefore, choice A describes the main difference.

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