Braunz 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. Braunz is a
A) psychiatrist.
B) psychoanalyst.
C) humanistic psychologist.
D) school psychologist.
E) psychiatric social worker.

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Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medication for mental health disorders, including ADHD. The other options, such as psychoanalysts and humanistic psychologists, do not typically prescribe medication. School psychologists may work with children who have ADHD but cannot prescribe medication. Psychiatric social workers may also work with individuals with ADHD, but they are not licensed to prescribe medication.

Braunz Has Been Treating a Child with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder