Question

Jasmine’s dream is to become a psychiatrist. What degree will she need to earn to make this possible?
(1 point)
associate
bachelor’s
master’s
doctorate
A)
“I don’t want you to give my daughter any kind of diagnosis,” the father of a teenager tells his daughter’spsychologist. “I don’t want any kind of label on her. Just work with her until she feels better.” Whatresponse is the psychologist MOST likely to make?
(1 point)
“Without a diagnosis, your insurer is unlikely to pay for her therapy.”
“People who don’t have diagnoses often face stigma from others.”
“I don’t need to make a diagnosis to come up with an effective treatment plan.”
“My code of ethics requires me to provide a diagnosis within five sessions.”

Answer 1

1) Doctorate — psychiatrists are medical doctors (MD or DO).

2) “Without a diagnosis, your insurer is unlikely to pay for her therapy.” — clinicians often explain that a diagnostic code is required for insurance reimbursement and for treatment planning, while also discussing the father's concerns about labeling.