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What Is Psychology?

Question 20 • 670417 Psychology S1 - MOSELEY, MELISSA K

In a paragraph, compare and contrast psychologists and psychiatrists.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Psychologists and psychiatrists have several similarities. Both diagnose abnormal behaviors, treat people with varying problems and disorders, and practice psychotherapy to help their patients. As for their differences, psychologists obtain a doctoral degree and are generally unable to prescribe medicine, whereas psychiatrists obtain a medical degree and are able to prescribe medicine.