marquez What's a "requisite couch"? Traditionally, every psychiatrist has a couch in his office. The patient lies upon the couch in order to relax and be able to respond honestly to the doctor's questions.
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marquez What's a "requisite couch"?Traditionally, every psychiatrist has a couch in his office. The patient lies upon the couch in order to relax and be able to respond honestly to the doctor's questions. Hence, a psychiatrist's office is 'required' to have a couch; it is expected of him/her.