PSYC 1101 Quiz: #2
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Define and explain how each of the following terms is rel ated to matt"s treatment. (10pts: psychiatrist. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who treats mental illnesses. While some p sychiatrists only see patients to prescribe medication, others also provide talk therapy. In most states, psychiatrists are the only mental health profe ssionals who can prescribe medication. Only psychiatrist or primary care doctor can prescribe medications to patien ts (clients). Since matt is diagnosed with depression, psychiatrist will pre scribe him a depression medications like ssri, pcp, etc: ssri. These medications are safer and generally cause fewer side effects than oth er types of antidepressants. Also, therapies tend to be focused more heavily on insight or on action. Describe the following therapies in terms of ho w directive they are and on their focus, insight or action. Use techn iques from each approach to support your position. (6pts: rational emotive behavior therapy.
