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Question 1 of 20
Which of the following best describes the primary distinction between clinical psychology and forensic psychology in a legal context?
A.
Clinical psychology focuses on the treatment of the individual, while forensic psychology focuses on providing information to the trier of fact.
B.
Forensic psychology is only practiced by psychiatrists, while clinical psychology is practiced by PhDs.
C.
Clinical psychology is used in criminal cases, while forensic psychology is used exclusively in civil cases.
D.
There is no distinction; the terms are used interchangeably in all U.S. jurisdictions.
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