What two things do most members of the helping profession (i.e., mental health professionals) have in common?

A) they have graduate degrees and state licensure or certification
B) they perform research and work at universities or colleges
C) they have a PhD and a federal certificate to practice psychotherapy
D) they can prescribe medication and have people committed to psychiatric hospitals.


Answer: A
Rationale: Most of the helping professions have two things in common: (1) graduate degrees and (2) licensure or certification as approved by individual states. The specific educational criteria, degrees, and occupational role of a mental health professional depend on their specific career.

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