Samantha has been diagnosed with a personality disorder.She has various symptoms that make it difficult for her to function in the real world.Dr.Powell examines Samantha's symptoms and considers all the external factors that may have played a role in Samantha's illness.In this scenario,Dr.Powell is most likely a professional in the field of
A)clinical psychology.
B)neuropsychology.
C)cognitive psychology.
D)evolutionary psychology.

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Clinical psychology is the branch of psychology that deals with the assessment and treatment of mental disorders, including personality disorders. Dr. Powell's focus on examining Samantha's symptoms and considering external factors indicates that he is working in this field. Neuropsychology focuses on the relationship between the brain and behavior, cognitive psychology focuses on mental processes like attention and perception, and evolutionary psychology focuses on how evolution may have influenced human behavior and cognition, none of which are directly relevant to Samantha's diagnosis.

Samantha Has Been Diagnosed with a Personality Disorder