Question 1

What is a psychiatrist?

Accepted Answer

A medical doctor that often takes a biological approach to treat major disorders such as schizophrenia and depressive disorder

(only ones who can prescribe medication or perform surgery; not required to take courses in psychoanalytic/behavioral/cognitive/humanistic approaches)

Question 2

What are clinical psychologists?

Accepted Answer

Psychologists who have a doctoral degree and are trained in therapeutic approaches

(often work with psychiatrists)

Question 3

What are counseling psychologists?

Accepted Answer

Psychologists that have an advanced degree and deal with less severe mental health problems

(problems in college, marital, or family settings)

Question 4

Who are psychoanalysts?

Accepted Answer

Practitioners of psychoanalysis that follow Freud's ideas

(receive extensive training and self-analysis with a more experienced psychoanalyst)

Question 5

Who are clinical or psychiatric social workers?

Accepted Answer

People with a master's degree in social work (MSW/DSW) who help those struggling with mental health problems

Mental Health Practitioners, AP Psychology Flashcards