b) A psychiatrist generally goes to graduate school, not medical school.
c) Psychiatric social workers can prescribe medication.
Incorrect. Although the word psychiatric is in their title, they cannot prescribe medication since they don’t go to medical school.
d) An M.D. and a Ph.D. are pretty much the same thing.
Topic: The Field of Psychology Today
ANS: a, Remember the Facts, LO 1.4 Differentiate between the various types of professionals within the field of psychology., (1)
% correct 22 a= 22 b=35 c= 36 d= 8 r = .24
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TB_01_66_The Field of Psychology Today_Apply_LO 1.4, APA 1.1
Dr. Woods has been treating a child with ADHD. She decides to write a prescription for Concerta. Given this information, it is most likely that Dr. Woods is a ________.
a) psychiatrist
Correct. Psychiatrists are medical doctors and can write prescriptions.
b) psychoanalyst
c) humanistic psychologist
Incorrect. This type of psychologist would never write a prescription for Concerta.
d) school psychologist
Topic: The Field of Psychology Today
ANS: a, Apply What You Know, LO 1.4 Differentiate between the various types of professionals within the field of psychology., (2)
APA=1.1
TB_01_67_The Field of Psychology Today_Apply_LO 1.4, APA 1.1
A person who has suffered a major stroke and is now experiencing severe personality problems because of the damage would BEST be advised to see a ________.
a) psychiatrist
Correct. A psychiatrist has a medical degree, and the problem appears to be a medical one.
b) cognitive psychologist
c) psychiatric social worker
Incorrect. Social workers have no medical training.
d) psychologist
Topic: The Field of Psychology Today
ANS: a, Apply What You Know, LO 1.4 Differentiate between the various types of professionals within the field of psychology., (3)
% correct 37 a= 37 b= 37 c= 5 d= 21 r = .27
APA=1.1
TB_01_68_The Field of Psychology Today_Apply_LO 1.4, APA 1.1
Kyler has a master’s degree and is interested in working on issues surrounding single parents. What type of professional is Kyler most likely to become?
a) educational psychologist
b) psychiatrist
c) school psychologist
Incorrect. A school psychologist would focus on educational issues, not on poverty.
d) psychiatric social worker
Correct. A psychiatric social worker usually has a master’s in social work and focuses on social issues, such as poverty.
Topic: The Field of Psychology Today
ANS: d, Apply What You Know, LO 1.4 Differentiate between the various types of professionals within the field of psychology., (2)
APA=1.1
TB_01_69_The Field of Psychology Today_Apply_LO 1.4, APA 1.1
Tammy lives in a project in a poor section of the city. She has addiction issues and just lost custody of her three children. What type of mental health professional is most likely to get involved in Tammy’s situation?
a) educational psychologist
b) psychiatrist
Incorrect. A psychiatrist focuses on issues that are severe and often require medical training.
c) psychiatric social worker
Correct. A psychiatric social worker works with people in conditions of poverty or other types of environmental situations leading to mental disorder.
d) counselor