Which Statement About Clinical Psychologists and the Prescription of Medications

Multiple Choice

Which statement about clinical psychologists and the prescription of medications is most accurate?

A) Clinical psychologists can legally prescribe medication in all states and jurisdictions of the United States.
B) Clinical psychologists can legally prescribe medication in some states and jurisdictions of the United States.
C) Clinical psychologists cannot prescribe medications in the United States because of ethical, but not legal, prohibitions.
D) Clinical psychologists are legally barred from prescribing medications in all states and jurisdictions under federal law.