Dr. Braun has been treating a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. She decides to write a prescription for Ritalin. Given this information, it is most likely that Dr. Braun is a:
A) psychiatrist.
B) psychoanalyst.
C) clinical psychologist.
D) school psychologist.

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Only a medical doctor or psychiatrist is licensed to prescribe medication, and Ritalin is a commonly prescribed medication for ADHD. Psychoanalysts and clinical psychologists can provide therapy but cannot prescribe medication. School psychologists typically work in educational settings and do not have the authority to prescribe medication.

Dr Braun Has Been Treating a Child with Attention Deficit