Mason and Dr. Jacobson both work in Minnesota in different cities. They both treat people with severe mental disorders. Dr. Mason cannot prescribe medications for his patients, but Dr. Jacobson frequently prescribes medications. Dr. Mason is probably a(n) _____, whereas Dr. Jacobson is probably a(n) _____.
A)psychiatrist; clinical psychologist
B)experimental psychologist; biological psychologist
C)clinical psychologist; psychiatrist
D)social psychologist; health psychologist

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Clinical psychologists cannot prescribe medications, whereas psychiatrists are licensed to prescribe medications. This is further supported by the fact that both professionals treat people with severe mental disorders, indicating that they are both qualified to diagnose and treat such conditions. Neither A, B, nor D accurately describes the roles of Mason and Dr. Jacobson.