To most people, the word psychologist conjures up an image of a therapist listening intently to a client. But not all psychologists do clinical work. Describe the different professional activities of psychologists with doctorates

Include examples of work in each of the three general categories.

What will be an ideal response?

A good answer will include the following key points:
• Clinical psychologist: Diagnoses, treats, and/or studies mental and emotional problems, both mild and severe; has a PhD, an EdD, or a PsyD.
• Psychoanalyst: Practices psychoanalysis; has specific training in this approach after an advanced degree (usually, but not
• always, an MD or a PhD); may treat any kind of emotional disorder or pathology.
• Psychiatrist: Does work similar to that of a clinical psychologist, but is likely to take a more biological approach; can prescribe medicine; has a medical degree (MD) with a specialty in psychiatry.