Regarding the professions of psychology, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)To work as a clinical or counseling psychologist, you must have a license issued by a state examining board.
B)Clinical psychologists who have a Psy.D. degree tend to emphasize research over therapy.
C)Unlicensed persons may continue to practice "therapy" as long as they do not call themselves psychologists.
D)A licensed psychologist who chooses to use a particular type of therapy is not the same as someone trained solely in that technique.

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Clinical psychologists with a Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) degree typically focus more on therapy and less on research, contrary to what is stated. This degree emphasizes practical work and applications over research, which is more aligned with a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) in psychology.

Regarding the Professions of Psychology, Which of the Following Statements