Which of the following professionals is most likely to prescribe medication for a mental health disorder?
A) A clinical psychologist
B) A psychiatrist
C) A biopsychologist
D) An experimental psychologist

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Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses. They have the authority to prescribe medication and can provide other forms of treatment such as psychotherapy. Clinical psychologists and biopsychologists do not have the authority to prescribe medication, and while experimental psychologists may conduct research on medication, they do not prescribe it themselves.

Which of the Following Professionals Is Most Likely to Prescribe