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

Question

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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses including ADHD. They are the only mental health professionals who can prescribe medication.

Braunz Has Been Treating a Child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity