On a television talk show, an actor describes the symptoms of anxiety he has been experiencing. He reports that the severity of the symptoms has decreased since he has been taking a drug prescribed by his therapist back in Hollywood. You conclude that the actor's therapist is probably a ________.
A) podiatrist
B) psychiatrist
C) clinical psychologist
D) counseling psychologist

Question

On a television talk show, an actor describes the symptoms of anxiety he has been experiencing. He reports that the severity of the symptoms has decreased since he has been taking a drug prescribed by his therapist back in Hollywood. You conclude that the actor's therapist is probably a ________.
A) podiatrist
B) psychiatrist 
C) clinical psychologist 
D) counseling psychologist

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in mental health and can prescribe medication to treat mental illness. Given that the actor stated he has been taking a drug prescribed by his therapist, it is likely that his therapist is a psychiatrist. Podiatrists are foot doctors and would not be qualified to treat mental health issues. Clinical and counseling psychologists are trained to provide therapy but cannot prescribe medication.

On a Television Talk Show, an Actor Describes the Symptoms