Psychology Law Exam: The Pennsylvania Code - Part I

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Test your knowledge on the first half of the PA Code, Title 49, Chapter 41; Section from 41.1 to 41.59 Link: http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/049/chapter41/chap41toc.html
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Question 1

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(41.3) Susan, a licensed psychologist, legally changed her name and address. She should notify the Board, in writing, within how many days?
Answer
  • 5
  • 10
  • 15
  • 20

Question 2

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(41.7) A clergyman may be recognized by the Board as able to practice psychology without a license if:
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  • His profession is based on a body of knowledge that is psychological in nature, but is demonstrably different
  • His profession is guided by generally accepted standards and regulated by credentials, training and proficiency
  • His profession has academic journals, conferences, and continuing education opportunities
  • All of the above

Question 3

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(41.8) The Board has NO authority to license, regulate, or discipline psychologists, whom provide substance abuse services. In this Commonwealth, this purview falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health.
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  • True
  • False

Question 4

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(41.8) When providing substance abuse services, a psychologist trainee can be subject to disciplinary action by the Board for all the following reasons EXCEPT:
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  • Practicing outside their areas of competence
  • Receiving supervision provided by an unlicensed psychologist
  • Receiving supervision provided by a licensed psychologist not competent to perform professional substance abuse services
  • Taking too many sick days off

Question 5

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(41.11) You have the right and privilege of calling yourself a "psychologist" only if you have:
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  • A current license
  • Completed internship hours
  • Printed up business cards with the title, "psychologist"
  • Official transcripts from an accredited college or university

Question 6

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(41.11) Licenses expire on _____________ , of each odd-number year, regardless of the date of issuance.
Answer
  • December 1
  • Friday the 13th
  • November 25
  • November 30

Question 7

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(41.11) If your license is about to expire, you must submit your renewal applications by ____________.
Answer
  • April 1
  • November 30
  • December 1
  • December 25

Question 8

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(41.13) To reactivate an expired license, you have to:
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  • Pay a late renewal fee (unless practicing in an exempt setting)
  • Show compliance with continuing education requirements
  • Submit a notarized affidavit identifying periods of time during which the applicant did not practice psychology in this Commonwealth
  • All of the above

Question 9

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(41.26) A licensed psychologist may professionally incorporate with other licensed professionals (e.g. chiropractors, physicians, pharmacists, dentists, teachers, etc). The name of a professional corporation must be approved by the Board prior to its use.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 10

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(41.27) A psychologist may practice under a fictitious name.
Answer
  • Yes
  • No
  • Depends on the Board's approval
  • My cat's breath smells like cat food

Question 11

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(41.32) To meet the requirements for licensure, Kevin must complete his postdoctoral supervised experience. In one year, what is the minimum number of hours that Kevin must accrue to qualify?
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  • 1,750
  • 1,600
  • 1,000
  • 1,200

Question 12

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(41.32) What percent of Kevin's postdoctoral hours must involve diagnosis, assessment, therapy, other interventions, supervision/consultation, and receiving supervision?
Answer
  • 25%
  • 50%
  • 75%
  • 60%

Question 13

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(41.32) Each week, no more than _______ hours but no less than _______ hours of postdoctoral experience may be counted.
Answer
  • 45 hours / 15 hours
  • 100 hours / 60 hours
  • 50 hours / 20 hours
  • 40 hours / 15 hours

Question 14

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(41.33) Cheryll, a supervisor, is required to meet with her psychology resident for an average of at least _______ hours per week.
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  • 1 hour of individual face-to-face supervision
  • 2 hours of individual face-to-face supervision
  • 1/2 hour of phone supervision
  • 2 hours of individual and/or group supervision

Question 15

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(41.33) How long must Cheryll maintain notes or records of her scheduled supervisory sessions?
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  • Until the psychology resident obtains a license
  • At least ten years
  • Whichever is greater
  • None of the above

Question 16

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(41.42) Joseph failed the EPPP exam on his first try. He must wait at least six months, but no more than _____ to retake the exam.
Answer
  • 1 year
  • 8 months
  • 2 years
  • 3 years

Question 17

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(41.42) After repeated failures, Joseph can reapply to take any portion of the EPPP after 60 days?
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 18

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(41.42) After repeated failures, Joseph is not permitted to take more than _______ examinations in any one-year period.
Answer
  • 4
  • 6
  • 2
  • 8

Question 19

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(41.43) The Board may waive an examination and grant a license in cases it deems exceptional by virtue of the applicant's International or national reputation for having made an extraordinary contribution to the science or practice of psychology.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 20

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(41.52) Meredith, a psychologist licensed in Canada, cannot practice psychology in this Commonwealth.
Answer
  • No. She must be licensed in the state of Pennsylvania.
  • Yes, but she can only practice temporarily for six months, after a written notification to the Board.
  • Yes. She can practice without any restrictions.
  • No. The Board will deport her back to Canada.

Question 21

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(41.52) Bill holds a current license to practice psychology in New York. The Board can exempt him from re-taking the EPPP in Pennsylvania.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 22

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(41.56) Bindu is a school psychologist, certified by the Department of Education. Can she have a private practice?
Answer
  • Yes, but she must be employed in a Pennsylvanian school as a school psychologist
  • Absolutely yes. Time to put in her 2 weeks notice at the school.
  • No

Question 23

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(41.57) According to the PA code, a psychologist must assure all professional records are maintained for at least how many years after the last date of services rendered.
Answer
  • 5
  • 10
  • 15
  • 7

Question 24

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(41.58) A psychologist may employ a graduate student, if he/she bears full responsibility for these services and ensures the welfare of every client/patient.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 25

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(41.59) As a condition of biennial license renewal, a psychologist must complete how many contact hours of acceptable continuing education courses, programs, or activities?
Answer
  • 30
  • 12
  • 15
  • 20

Question 26

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(41.59) Rosemarie has an excess of six contact hours from continuing education courses in ethical issues. These contact hours may be carried over from one biennium to the next.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 27

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(41.59) A psychologist may accrue contact hours by:
Answer
  • All of the above
  • Offering a course in psychology at an accredited college
  • Writing an chapter in a textbook for a commercial publisher
  • Through home study courses with specific learning objectives
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