AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -California psychologists cannot legally prescribe medication. This prohibition is established in Section 2904 of the California Business and Professions Code.

Detailed explanation-2: -No you can not be called a doctor as clinical psychologists are people who have earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology. Those with a Master’s degree in psychology, cannot use the title “Dr” until they have a Doctorate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Like a PhD in Psychology, the Doctor of Psychology degree (PsyD) prepares students to practice psychology in a wide range of clinical settings. A PsyD, however, focuses more on clinical practice and less on research. As a result, this degree requires fewer research and statistics courses and thus takes less time.

Detailed explanation-4: -Yes, PsyD is a doctorate degree of doctor of psychology, is an alternative degree that focuses on applied and clinical aspects of psychology.