PENNSYLVANIA PSYCHOLOGY LAW TEST 2026
PRACTICE QUESTION SET TWO
◉ Powers of the Board. Answer: (1) To pass upon the qualifications
and fitness of applicants for licenses and reciprocal licenses
(2) To adopt and revise rules and regulations requiring applicants to
pass examinations relating to their qualifications as a prerequisite to
the issuance of license.
(3) To adopt and, from time to time, revise such rules and
regulations and policies not inconsistent with the law as may be
necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this act. Such rules
and regulations shall include, but not be limited to, standards for
professional practice and a code of ethics for psychologists in the
State.
(4) To examine for, deny, approve, issue, revoke, suspend, restrict,
limit and renew the licenses of psychologist applicants pursuant to
this act and to conduct hearings in connection therewith.
(5) To conduct hearings upon complaints concerning violations of
the provisions of and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to
this act and cause the prosecution, impose civil penalties and enjoin
any such violations.
(6) To employ, with the approval of the Commissioner of
Professional and Occupational Affairs, a professional credentials
evaluator to review applications.
,(7) To waive examination and grant a license in cases deemed
exceptional by the board and in accordance with board regulations.
◉ Conditions under which fees, fines, and penalties may be raised.
Answer: -If the revenues raised are not sufficient to meet
expenditures over a two-year period
-If the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs determines
that the fees established by the board are inadequate to meet the
minimum enforcement efforts required by this act
◉ Where do the fines, fees, and penalties go?. Answer: Professional
Licensure Augmentation Account
◉ For what can the Board charge fees?. Answer: Examinations,
registrations, renewals, certifications, licensures or applications
◉ How often and to what entity must the Board submit a financial
report?. Answer: Annually to the Department of State
◉ What must be included in the Board's financial reports?. Answer:
Estimate of the financial requirements of the board for its
administrative, investigative, legal and miscellaneous expenses
◉ When and to whom is the budget submitted for the Board?.
Answer: Annually to the House and Senate Appropriations
,Committees, fifteen days after the Governor has submitted his
budget to the General Assembly (copy of the one sent to the
Department of State)
◉ How often and to what entities must the Board report on its
activities?. Answer: Annually to the Professional Licensure
Committee of the House of Representatives and to the Consumer
Protection and Professional Licensure Committee of the Senate
◉ What do the Board's report of activities contain?. Answer: A
description of the types of complaints received, status of cases,
board action which has been taken and the length of time from the
initial complaint to final board resolution.
◉ Qualifications for licensure. Answer: (1) is of acceptable moral
character
(2) is either
(i) a graduate of an accredited college or university holding a degree
of Doctor of Philosophy in psychology, Doctor of Psychology, or
Doctor of Education in psychology
-Has not less than two years of supervised experience, at least one of
which was obtained subsequent to the granting of the doctoral
degree, provided that such experience is acceptable to the board
(ii) a graduate of an accredited college or university holding a
doctoral degree field related to psychology and has not less than two
years of supervised experience, at least one of which was obtained
, subsequent to the granting of the doctoral degree, provided such
experience and training are acceptable to the board as being
equivalent to the above pursuant to criteria established by board
regulation
(3) has passed an examination duly adopted by the board
(4) has paid all appropriate fees in the amount determined by the
board by regulation
(5) has not been convicted of a felony under "The Controlled
Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act," or of an offense under
the laws of another jurisdiction which if committed in this
Commonwealth would be a felony under "The Controlled Substance,
Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act"
◉ Exceptions to requirements that potential licensees not be
convicted of drug-related felonies. Answer: (i) at least ten years have
elapsed from the date of conviction;
(ii) the applicant satisfactorily demonstrates to the board that he has
made significant progress in personal rehabilitation since the
conviction such that licensure of the applicant should not be
expected to create a substantial risk of harm to the health and safety
of his patients or the public or a substantial risk of further criminal
violations
(iii) the applicant otherwise satisfies the qualifications contained in
or authorized by this act.
As used in this clause the term "convicted" shall include a judgment,
an admission of guilt or a plea of nolo contendere.
PRACTICE QUESTION SET TWO
◉ Powers of the Board. Answer: (1) To pass upon the qualifications
and fitness of applicants for licenses and reciprocal licenses
(2) To adopt and revise rules and regulations requiring applicants to
pass examinations relating to their qualifications as a prerequisite to
the issuance of license.
(3) To adopt and, from time to time, revise such rules and
regulations and policies not inconsistent with the law as may be
necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this act. Such rules
and regulations shall include, but not be limited to, standards for
professional practice and a code of ethics for psychologists in the
State.
(4) To examine for, deny, approve, issue, revoke, suspend, restrict,
limit and renew the licenses of psychologist applicants pursuant to
this act and to conduct hearings in connection therewith.
(5) To conduct hearings upon complaints concerning violations of
the provisions of and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to
this act and cause the prosecution, impose civil penalties and enjoin
any such violations.
(6) To employ, with the approval of the Commissioner of
Professional and Occupational Affairs, a professional credentials
evaluator to review applications.
,(7) To waive examination and grant a license in cases deemed
exceptional by the board and in accordance with board regulations.
◉ Conditions under which fees, fines, and penalties may be raised.
Answer: -If the revenues raised are not sufficient to meet
expenditures over a two-year period
-If the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs determines
that the fees established by the board are inadequate to meet the
minimum enforcement efforts required by this act
◉ Where do the fines, fees, and penalties go?. Answer: Professional
Licensure Augmentation Account
◉ For what can the Board charge fees?. Answer: Examinations,
registrations, renewals, certifications, licensures or applications
◉ How often and to what entity must the Board submit a financial
report?. Answer: Annually to the Department of State
◉ What must be included in the Board's financial reports?. Answer:
Estimate of the financial requirements of the board for its
administrative, investigative, legal and miscellaneous expenses
◉ When and to whom is the budget submitted for the Board?.
Answer: Annually to the House and Senate Appropriations
,Committees, fifteen days after the Governor has submitted his
budget to the General Assembly (copy of the one sent to the
Department of State)
◉ How often and to what entities must the Board report on its
activities?. Answer: Annually to the Professional Licensure
Committee of the House of Representatives and to the Consumer
Protection and Professional Licensure Committee of the Senate
◉ What do the Board's report of activities contain?. Answer: A
description of the types of complaints received, status of cases,
board action which has been taken and the length of time from the
initial complaint to final board resolution.
◉ Qualifications for licensure. Answer: (1) is of acceptable moral
character
(2) is either
(i) a graduate of an accredited college or university holding a degree
of Doctor of Philosophy in psychology, Doctor of Psychology, or
Doctor of Education in psychology
-Has not less than two years of supervised experience, at least one of
which was obtained subsequent to the granting of the doctoral
degree, provided that such experience is acceptable to the board
(ii) a graduate of an accredited college or university holding a
doctoral degree field related to psychology and has not less than two
years of supervised experience, at least one of which was obtained
, subsequent to the granting of the doctoral degree, provided such
experience and training are acceptable to the board as being
equivalent to the above pursuant to criteria established by board
regulation
(3) has passed an examination duly adopted by the board
(4) has paid all appropriate fees in the amount determined by the
board by regulation
(5) has not been convicted of a felony under "The Controlled
Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act," or of an offense under
the laws of another jurisdiction which if committed in this
Commonwealth would be a felony under "The Controlled Substance,
Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act"
◉ Exceptions to requirements that potential licensees not be
convicted of drug-related felonies. Answer: (i) at least ten years have
elapsed from the date of conviction;
(ii) the applicant satisfactorily demonstrates to the board that he has
made significant progress in personal rehabilitation since the
conviction such that licensure of the applicant should not be
expected to create a substantial risk of harm to the health and safety
of his patients or the public or a substantial risk of further criminal
violations
(iii) the applicant otherwise satisfies the qualifications contained in
or authorized by this act.
As used in this clause the term "convicted" shall include a judgment,
an admission of guilt or a plea of nolo contendere.
