• TragicNotCute@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    But…he is?

    McGraw graduated in 1975 from Midwestern State University with a B.A. in psychology. He went on to earn an M.A. in experimental psychology in 1976 and a PhD degree in clinical psychology in 1979, both at North Texas State University (now the University of North Texas)

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_McGraw

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      8 months ago

      Well “He holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, though he ceased renewing his license to practice psychology in 2006.” So the answer is no. He doesn’t have a license so his name reverts to Mr. Phil McGraw.

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        8 months ago

        I hate the guy, but if you get a Ph.D. in a lot of other fields, you don’t need a license, and you’re still a doctor. I’d argue that if you got the degree, you can be called a doctor. Obviously not a practicing one, but I think you should still have the title.

        Again, I hate “Dr.” Phil and would be happy if I never saw his face again.