Which One of the Following Is a Difference Between Clinical

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a difference between clinical and counseling psychologists?

• A) Clinical psychologists must have an MD degree, while counseling psychologists have a PhD degree.
• B) Clinical psychologists usually treat more serious problems, while counseling psychologists usually treat everyday problems.
• C) Clinical psychologists can prescribe medications, but counseling psychologists cannot.
• D) Clinical psychologists are covered by a different set licensing requirements than counseling psychologists.

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