Josh has a doctoral degree in psychology and is a therapist in New York.His sister Sarah has a medical degree and is in a residency program for psychiatry.Currently,the biggest difference between the two professions is that,in contrast to Josh,Sarah can ____.

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Psychiatrists, like Sarah, are medical doctors and therefore have the ability to prescribe medication, which psychologists like Josh do not have. Choices B, C, and D are not correct because both professions have the ability to conduct research, psychotherapy, and peer review the work of other researchers.

Josh Has a Doctoral Degree in Psychology and Is a Therapist