To the OP: I honestly don't think most members of the public would have enough knowledge to understand the distinction.
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So what if someone is a Psychologist with their Masters? I believe there are still some out there practicing as a Psychologist with a Masters ( I am aging myself here). They would be called Dr. based on license NOT degree.
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Kansas has Masters level Psychologists, but they're not called Doctor. They're just called by their first name.
I recently learned that Alberta has Masters level Psychologists too, but I don't know if they're called "Doctor" or not. I wouldn't imagine so.
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The JD example is a good one. Many JDs use "Esq." in their names, which reflects the tradition of the field and the degree. Also, the word "attorney" alone implies a JD. "Psychologist" doesn't quite have the same tradition, what with masters-level practitioners using the title in the past. Let's face it, terminal degrees don't exist in the legal profession at the master's level in the way that also allows independent practice. It truly is field-dependent and can be confusing.
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Interestingly, though, "Esq." is wholly unregulated in the USA. Anybody can use it legally or ethically. It's only by tradition that lawyers do so. I've seen a real estate salesman use it.