Pennsylvania Psychology Board Act 52 Quiz

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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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In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the purpose of Act 52, otherwise known as the Professional Psychologists Practice Act, is to:
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  • Provide for licensing of psychologists
  • Make certain acts illegal
  • Provide penalties for committing illegal acts
  • All of the above

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(Section 2) The practice of psychology is NOT defined as:
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  • 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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(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?"
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  • 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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(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.
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  • True
  • False

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(Section 3) Nothing in Act 52 shall be constructed to prevent or limit qualified members of other professions, such as:
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  • 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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(Section 3.1) How many members are on the State Board of Psychology?
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  • 12
  • 20
  • 9
  • 5

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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.
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  • True
  • False

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

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(Section 3.1) How many members are appointed on the Board as representatives of the public at large?
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  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

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(Section 3.1) How many members are appointed to the Board with current valid licenses to practice psychology in PA?
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  • 2
  • 4
  • 6
  • 8

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

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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.
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  • 2
  • 4
  • 6
  • 8

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(Section 3.1) The position of __________ need NOT be selected from among members of the Board.
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  • Chairman
  • Vice Chairman
  • Secretary
  • Commissioner

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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)?
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  • $30
  • $40
  • $50
  • $60

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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.
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  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

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(Section 3.1) Every year, how many times does the Board meet to conduct business?
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  • 5
  • 6
  • 8
  • 10

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(Section 3.2) The Board possesses the power to? Check all that apply.
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  • 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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(Section 3.3) All fees, fines, and civil penalties imposed in accordance with the Regulatory Review Act shall be paid into what account?
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  • Professional Licensure Augmentation Account
  • Commissioner Account
  • Board Fund
  • Professional and Occupational Affairs Account

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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?
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  • Monthly
  • Biannually
  • Annually
  • Biennially (i.e. every two years)

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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?
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  • 10
  • 15
  • 20
  • 12

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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:
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  • 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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(Section 6) The Board can deny a license application if an applicant:
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  • 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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(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?
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  • Murder
  • Perjury
  • Malingering
  • Deceit

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(Section 8) The Board may temporarily suspend a license, without a hearing, under what circumstances?
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  • 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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(Section 8.1) When should disciplinary actions taken in any other state, territory, or county be reported to the Board?
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  • 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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(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.
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  • True
  • False

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

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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.
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  • True
  • False

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(Section 15) Continuing education credits are a condition of biennial license renewal. What location is no credit granted?
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  • Office management or practice building
  • Accredited university
  • Symposium
  • Workshop or conference

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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?
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  • 2
  • 4
  • 5
  • 10

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