Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the difference between the PhD and the PsyD degrees?
A) The PhD requires more years of study than the PsyD.
B) The PhD requires a dissertation based on an original investigation.
C) Fewer people earn the PhD than earn the PsyD.
D) The PhD is obtained by psychologists who wish to focus exclusively on the treatment of psychological disorders.

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The PhD degree requires a dissertation based on an original investigation, while the PsyD typically has a more clinical focus and may require a doctoral project instead of a dissertation. The other statements are false: the PsyD can sometimes require more years of study than the PhD, more people currently earn the PsyD than the PhD, and both degrees are obtained by individuals with a focus on psychological treatment and research.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding the Difference