Asked by Cristina Esteban on May 09, 2024
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A psychiatrist who primarily prescribes medication is called a:
A) psychometrician.
B) psychiatric social worker.
C) psychopharmacologist.
D) psychostatistician.
Psychopharmacologist
A professional specializing in the study and application of medications that affect mental processes and conditions.
Prescribes Medication
The act of a licensed healthcare professional authorizing a drug or treatment for a patient to alleviate, treat, or manage a medical condition.
- Identify the ethical and practical impacts stemming from psychiatric diagnostic practices and the employment of DSM-5 criteria.
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Shalu RamdasMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Psychopharmacologists specialize in the study and prescription of medications for mental health disorders, fitting the description of a psychiatrist who primarily prescribes medication.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the ethical and practical impacts stemming from psychiatric diagnostic practices and the employment of DSM-5 criteria.