Dr. 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 _____, 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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Dr. Mason cannot prescribe medications, which implies that he is not a medical doctor, but a clinical psychologist. Dr. Jacobson, on the other hand, can prescribe medications and is likely to be a psychiatrist, which is a medical doctor specialized in treating mental disorders. Therefore, the best option is C, which matches these descriptions.

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