On a television talk show an actor describes the symptoms of anxiety he has been experiencing. He reports that the severity of the symptoms has decreased since he has been taking a drug prescribed by his therapist back in Hollywood
You conclude that the actor's therapist is most likely a _________________.
a) podiatrist
b) psychiatrist
c) social worker
d) physician's assistant
ANS: B, Prescribing drugs is usually done by a psychiatrist (except in some states).
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