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Jared Porter
on Dec 25, 2024
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On a television talk show, an actor describes the symptoms of anxiety he has been experiencing. He reports that the severity of the symptoms has decreased since he has been taking a drug prescribed by his therapist back in Hollywood. You conclude that the actor's therapist is probably a ________.
A) podiatrist
B) psychiatrist
C) clinical psychologist
D) counseling psychologist
Psychiatrist
A medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders.
Anxiety
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Prescribed Drug
A Prescribed Drug is medication that is legally dispensed by a qualified healthcare provider's prescription.
- Describe the roles and functions of different types of psychologists and mental health professionals.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the roles and functions of different types of psychologists and mental health professionals.