Which of the following statements about clinical psychologists is FALSE?
A) They have extensive training in evaluating and diagnosing psychological disorders, psychotherapy techniques, and psychological testing.
B) They study the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of different types of behavioral and emotional disorders, such as anxiety, major depressive disorder, or eating disorders.
C) Their training leads to a doctorate in clinical psychology, either a Ph.D. or a Psy.D.
D) As a regular part of their training, they are supervised in prescribing medications, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and other medical procedures.

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Clinical psychologists are not trained or supervised in prescribing medications, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), or other medical procedures. However, they may collaborate with medical professionals to provide comprehensive care for their clients. Psychiatrists are typically the medical professionals who specialize in prescribing medication and performing medical procedures for mental health conditions.

Which of the Following Statements About Clinical Psychologists Is FALSE