Which specialists are the most likely to prescribe a drug for the treatment of a psychological disorder?
A) developmental psychologists
B) clinical psychologists
C) personality psychologists
D) psychiatrists

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Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental illness. As medical doctors, they are authorized to prescribe drugs for psychological disorders, as well as other forms of treatment. Other specialists, such as developmental psychologists, clinical psychologists, and personality psychologists, may be involved in the treatment of psychological disorders but are not authorized to prescribe drugs as they are not medical doctors.

Which Specialists Are the Most Likely to Prescribe a Drug