After a series of very difficult semesters of college, Jared is diagnosed with clinical depression. The individual who prescribes his antidepressants is likely a _______

A. psychhologist
B. counselor
C. psychotherapist
D. psychiatrist


Answer: D. psychiatrist

Psychology

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a. the grasping reflex c. the knee-jerk reflex b. the sucking reflex d. the stepping reflex

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a. there is evidence that genetics plays a role in the development of an eating disorder b. they are relatively easy to treat, once diagnosed c. they are much more common among females than males d. media emphasis the notion that women must be thin to be attractive

Psychology