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Test your knowledge on the PA State Board of Psychology Act 52, otherwise known as the Professional Psychologists Practice Act: http://goo.gl/ddXvpx

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Pennsylvania Psychology Board Act 52 Quiz

Frage 1 von 32

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In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the purpose of Act 52, otherwise known as the Professional Psychologists Practice Act, is to:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Provide for licensing of psychologists

  • Make certain acts illegal

  • Provide penalties for committing illegal acts

  • All of the above

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Frage 2 von 32

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(Section 2) The practice of psychology is NOT defined as:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Measuring and testing, consisting of psychological assessment and evaluation of groups of individuals

  • Psychological methods, consisting of the application of highly developed skills, techniques, and methods

  • Psychological consulting, consisting of interpreting or reporting scientific fact, expert opinion, or research

  • Being awesome

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Frage 3 von 32

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(Section 3) Liam is a first year Psy.D. student. He does not have a license. Can he lawfully describe himself or his services with the words "psychological," "psychologist," or "psychology?"

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Yes, it is lawful to do so.

  • No, it is unlawful to do so.

  • Depends. It is lawful if he clearly indicates his training status, with phrases like "psychology intern" or "psychology trainee."

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Frage 4 von 32

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(Section 3) In the state of PA, Ileana is licensed to practice in the healing arts. She is exempt from the provisions of Act 52.

Wähle eins der folgenden:

  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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Frage 5 von 32

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(Section 3) Nothing in Act 52 shall be constructed to prevent or limit qualified members of other professions, such as:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Clergy and pastoral counselors

  • An experimental researcher at a industrial firm, whose work contributes to scientific principles of psychology

  • A school psychologist, certified by the Department of Education, performing in private practice those acts which he/she is permitted to perform in public or private schools

  • All of the above

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Frage 6 von 32

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(Section 3.1) How many members are on the State Board of Psychology?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 12

  • 20

  • 9

  • 5

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Frage 7 von 32

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(Section 3.1) Hlengiwe is a citizen of the United States and has been a resident in the Commonwealth for one year. She is allowed to be a member of the State Board.

Wähle eins der folgenden:

  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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Frage 8 von 32

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(Section 3.1) The Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs serves on the State Board.

Wähle eins der folgenden:

  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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Frage 9 von 32

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(Section 3.1) How many members are appointed on the Board as representatives of the public at large?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 1

  • 2

  • 3

  • 4

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Frage 10 von 32

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(Section 3.1) How many members are appointed to the Board with current valid licenses to practice psychology in PA?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 2

  • 4

  • 6

  • 8

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Frage 11 von 32

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(Section 3.1) No member, public or private, can serve on the Board more than two consecutive terms.

Wähle eins der folgenden:

  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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Frage 12 von 32

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(Section 3.1) The length of term for each professional and public member of the Board is ___ years or until a successor has been appointed.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 2

  • 4

  • 6

  • 8

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Frage 13 von 32

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(Section 3.1) The position of __________ need NOT be selected from among members of the Board.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Chairman

  • Vice Chairman

  • Secretary

  • Commissioner

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Frage 14 von 32

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(Section 3.1) Along with traveling, hotel, and other necessary expenses, how much money does each member of the Board, except the Commissioner, receive per diem (when actually attending to the work of the Board)?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • $30

  • $40

  • $50

  • $60

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Frage 15 von 32

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(Section 3.1) A public member of the Board who fails to attend to _____ consecutive statutorily mandated training seminars, without written request or a valid excuse, may be required to forfeit his/her seat.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 1

  • 2

  • 3

  • 4

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Frage 16 von 32

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(Section 3.1) Every year, how many times does the Board meet to conduct business?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 5

  • 6

  • 8

  • 10

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Frage 17 von 32

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(Section 3.2) The Board possesses the power to? Check all that apply.

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

  • Employ a professional credentials evaluator to review applications

  • Examine, deny, or revoke licenses

  • Conduct hearings concerning violations

  • Waive examination and grant a license in exceptional cases

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Frage 18 von 32

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(Section 3.3) All fees, fines, and civil penalties imposed in accordance with the Regulatory Review Act shall be paid into what account?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Professional Licensure Augmentation Account

  • Commissioner Account

  • Board Fund

  • Professional and Occupational Affairs Account

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Frage 19 von 32

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(Section 3.4) How often does the Board submit to the Department of State an estimate of its financial expenses and requirements?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Monthly

  • Biannually

  • Annually

  • Biennially (i.e. every two years)

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Frage 20 von 32

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(Section 3.4) The Board shall submit annually to the House and Senate Appropriation Committees, how many days after the Governor has submitted his budget to the General Assembly?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 10

  • 15

  • 20

  • 12

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Frage 21 von 32

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(Section 3.4) The Board shall submit annually a report to the Professional Licensure Committee of the House of Representatives and to the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee of the Senate. The report will contain:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Description of the types of complaints received

  • Status of cases

  • Length of time from the initial complaint to final board resolution

  • All of the above

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Frage 22 von 32

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(Section 6) The Board can deny a license application if an applicant:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Demonstrates poor moral character

  • Did not pay all the appropriate fees

  • Is convicted of a felony in the state PA,, five years ago

  • All of the above

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Frage 23 von 32

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(Section 6) If an applicant knowingly and willfully makes a false statement in his/her application, he/she can be subject to prosecution for what?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Murder

  • Perjury

  • Malingering

  • Deceit

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Frage 24 von 32

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(Section 8) The Board may temporarily suspend a license, without a hearing, under what circumstances?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Immediate and clear danger to public health and safety

  • Poor moral character

  • Failure to pay appropriate fees

  • Sexual intimacies with a client

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Frage 25 von 32

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(Section 8.1) When should disciplinary actions taken in any other state, territory, or county be reported to the Board?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • On the biennial registration application

  • Within 90 days of the disposition

  • Within 30 days of the disposition

  • Either on the registration application or after the disposition, whichever is sooner

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Frage 26 von 32

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(Section 11) Brendan has been engaging in the practice of psychology, with an invalid expired license. He is subject to civil or criminal penalty, which may include imprisonment.

Wähle eins der folgenden:

  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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Frage 27 von 32

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(Section 11.1) The Board can subpoena patient records without the consent of the patient.

Wähle eins der folgenden:

  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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Frage 28 von 32

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(Section 12) Any person who holds a valid license in another state is required by the Board to re-take the examination to gain a PA license, no matter the circumstance.

Wähle eins der folgenden:

  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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Frage 29 von 32

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(Section 15) Continuing education credits are a condition of biennial license renewal. What location is no credit granted?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Office management or practice building

  • Accredited university

  • Symposium

  • Workshop or conference

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Frage 30 von 32

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(Section 16) Blessy's license has been revoked. She may apply for reinstatement after a period of at least how many years?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 2

  • 4

  • 5

  • 10

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Frage 31 von 32

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(Section 18) Impaired professionals may be enrolled or subject to what?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Approved treatment program, licensed by the Department of Health

  • Psychological counseling and support groups

  • Immediate investigation and disciplinary proceeding

  • All of the above

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Frage 32 von 32

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(Section 18) Any hospital, health care facility, peer, or colleague who fails to report a professional who has an active addiction for which the professional is not receiving treatment, is diverting a controlled substance, or is incompetent to carry out his or her duties is subject to:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Nothing, they are immune to civil or criminal liability

  • Fines not to exceed one thousand dollars

  • Fines not to exceed two thousand dollars

  • Imprisonment

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