Question 1

Psychiatrists differ from psychologists because psychiatrists

Accepted Answer

Psychiatrists are medical doctors who have completed medical school and then specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, including the use of psychotherapy and medication management. Psychologists, on the other hand, typically hold a doctoral degree in psychology and are trained in various psychological theories and research methods, but cannot prescribe medication.

Question 2

Miranda holds a master's degree and works with patients in clinics and hospitals as part of a therapeutic team.Her typical duties include evaluating patients and their families by visiting the patients' homes, schools, or workplaces to help alleviate their problems.Miranda is most likely which type of mental health professional?

Accepted Answer

Miranda's role as a part of a therapeutic team and her focus on visiting patients' homes, schools, and workplaces suggests that she is likely a psychiatric social worker. This type of mental health professional is trained to work with patients and their families to address a range of mental health concerns and help connect them with necessary resources and support. Psychoanalysts typically have different training and focus more heavily on talk therapy, while counselors and psychologists may work in a variety of settings but may not necessarily have the same emphasis on visiting patients' environments.

Question 3

In order to carefully control conditions and confirm or disconfirm a hypothesis about the causes of behavior, one must

Accepted Answer

Performing an experiment allows for careful control of conditions and manipulation of variables to confirm or disconfirm a hypothesis about the causes of behavior. Naturalistic observation does not involve manipulation of variables, developing a causal correlation does not necessarily involve experimental manipulation, and surveys do not allow for experimental manipulation or control of conditions.

Question 4

Which of the following pairs of states now allows psychologists to legally prescribe drugs to their clients?

Accepted Answer

New Mexico and Louisiana are the only two states that currently allow psychologists to prescribe medication to their clients.

Question 5

Regarding psychological professionals, which of the following statements is FALSE?​

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. There are some states that allow psychologists to prescribe medications under certain circumstances, such as completion of additional training and certification. However, this is not yet legal in all 50 states.

Question 6

Which mental health professional's activities include visiting patients' homes, evaluating patients and their families, and conducting group psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

The activities mentioned in the question such as visiting patients' homes, evaluating patients and their families, and conducting group psychotherapy are typically carried out by psychiatric social workers. Psychiatrists may also visit patients' homes and evaluate them, but they primarily prescribe medication and provide medical treatment. Psychoanalysts typically provide one-on-one talk therapy, and comparative psychologists study animal behavior and cognition.

Question 7

Which of the followingare generally accepted as the most powerful scientific research tool?

Accepted Answer

Experiments are generally accepted as the most powerful scientific research tool because they allow researchers to establish cause-and-effect relationships between variables by manipulating the independent variable and measuring its effects on the dependent variable. This allows for greater control over extraneous variables and increases the internal validity of the study.

Question 8

Dr.Langston is undertaking a formal trial to confirm or disconfirm his hypothesis regarding whether his new drug will more rapidly alleviate migraine headaches.Dr.Langston is conducting a(n)

Accepted Answer

Dr. Langston is conducting an experiment because he is manipulating a variable (the use of his new drug) to see if it has an effect on the dependent variable (the time it takes to alleviate migraine headaches).

Question 9

Which of the following psychological professionals is allowed to prescribe drugs in all 50 states of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Only psychiatrists are medical doctors who have completed specialized training in psychiatry and are licensed to prescribe medication in all 50 states of the United States. Counselors, therapists, and psychologists are not licensed to prescribe medication.

Question 10

Requiring a master's degree and one to two years of supervised experience, this mental health professional does not treat serious mental disorders but uses practical helping skills with clients who have problems in their marriage, family, or career.This mental health professional?described is a

Accepted Answer

The mental health professional described is a licensed counselor, as they possess a master's degree and one to two years of supervised experience and work with clients who have problems in their marriage, family, or career. Psychiatrists, on the other hand, are medical doctors who treat serious mental disorders using medication and therapy. Psychoanalysts are mental health professionals who use psychoanalysis as a treatment method. Clinical advisor is not a commonly used term in mental health professions.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a step in a psychological experiment?

Accepted Answer

Administering the same independent variable to both groups is not a step in a psychological experiment because typically, the independent variable is varied between groups (e.g., experimental vs. control group) to assess its effect on behavior.

Question 12

Rosetta's family has a long history of emotional problems related to brain chemical and hormonal disturbances.For some time now, Rosetta, who now resides in Atlanta, Georgia, has been deeply depressed.Since Rosetta will need a complete medical evaluation and possibly several medications to treat her condition, she should probably seek the aid of a

Accepted Answer

Since Rosetta may need medications to treat her depression which is related to brain chemical imbalances, she should seek the aid of a psychiatrist who is licensed to prescribe medications to treat such conditions. A counselor or therapist may not be licensed to prescribe medication, and a clinical psychologist may not have the same level of medical training as a psychiatrist.

Question 13

When a researcher creates two groups, varies a condition, and records whether varying the condition had any effect on behavior, the researcher is conducting a(n)

Accepted Answer

The researcher is creating two groups and manipulating a variable, which is the definition of an experiment. Naturalistic observation involves observing behavior in a natural setting, correlational studies examine the relationship between variables without manipulating them, and comparative case studies compare different cases without manipulating variables.

Question 14

The term "shrink" is a slang expression for

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term "shrink" is a slang expression...

Question 15

A practitioner with an M.D.or Ph.D., who receives further training in the theories and therapy techniques developed by Sigmund Freud is probably a

Accepted Answer

A practitioner with an M.D. or Ph.D. who receives further training in the theories and therapy techniques developed by Sigmund Freud is likely to become a psychoanalyst, as this type of therapy is rooted in Freudian principles. Psychiatrists have a medical degree and can prescribe medication, but may not necessarily specialize in psychoanalysis. Clinical therapists and counseling psychologists may use various therapeutic approaches, but may not have specific training or expertise in psychoanalysis.

Question 16

Simon lives in Florida and has a bipolar disorder that requires medication to control his extreme mood swings.Simon's medication will need to be prescribed by which mental health professional in his state?

Accepted Answer

Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses. They have the authority to prescribe medication, including those needed to control bipolar disorder. In Florida, only psychiatrists are authorized to prescribe medication for mental health conditions. Therefore, Simon's medication will need to be prescribed by a psychiatrist in his state.

Question 17

Jessica earned a master's degree and then spent two years being supervised as she helped clients solve problems with their jobs and families.Jessica is most likely a

Accepted Answer

This is the best choice because obtaining a master's degree and undergoing supervision to help clients with job and family-related problems is a common path for becoming a licensed counselor. This path typically includes completing a graduate program in counseling or a related field, and then fulfilling requirements for supervised clinical experience and passing a licensing exam. Psychiatry and psychoanalysis, in contrast, involve medical training and are not typically associated with counseling people on job and family issues. A "licensed psychiatric advisor" is not a standard professional title or role.

Question 18

Which of the following psychologists CANNOT legally prescribe drugs?​

Accepted Answer

Psychologists in the U.S. State of Alaska cannot legally prescribe drugs. Only a few states, such as New Mexico and Louisiana, and certain federal services like the U.S. military, allow psychologists with additional training to prescribe medications.

Question 19

A formal trial undertaken to confirm or disconfirm a hypothesis about the cause of behavior is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A formal trial undertaken to confirm or disconfirm a hypothesis about the cause of behavior is called an experiment. Naturalistic observation, surveys, and case studies do not involve manipulating variables to test a hypothesis.

Question 20

Before one can receive specialized training in Freudian psychoanalysis and become a psychoanalyst, one must first

Accepted Answer

To become a psychoanalyst, one must have an advanced degree in psychology or psychiatry, typically an M.D. or Ph.D.

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