MASSACHUSETTS PSYCHOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM |
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1. The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists derives its
authority primarily from which statute?
A. MGL c. 93A
B. MGL c. 112, §118–129
C. MGL c. 123
D. MGL c. 214
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Board’s authority to regulate the practice of psychology is
established under MGL Chapter 112, Sections 118–129.
2. Which activity legally requires licensure as a psychologist in
Massachusetts?
A. Conducting informal coaching
B. Teaching psychology at a university
C. Administering and interpreting psychological tests for diagnosis
D. Conducting research without patient contact
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Psychological assessment and diagnosis constitute the practice of
psychology and require licensure.
3. A psychologist licensed in another state may practice in Massachusetts
only if:
A. They notify the Board after beginning practice
B. They obtain Massachusetts licensure or meet temporary practice provisions
C. They are APA members
D. They practice fewer than 10 hours per week
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Massachusetts requires licensure unless specific statutory
temporary practice exceptions apply.
,4. Which degree is required for licensure as a psychologist in
Massachusetts?
A. Master’s degree in psychology
B. Doctoral degree in psychology or equivalent
C. Medical degree
D. Educational specialist degree
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or equivalent) is required for
licensure.
5. Supervised postdoctoral experience required for licensure must be at
least:
A. 1,200 hours
B. 1 year full-time
C. 2 years full-time
D. 4,000 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Massachusetts requires at least one year of supervised postdoctoral
experience.
6. Which examination is required for initial licensure in Massachusetts?
A. GRE Psychology Subject Test
B. EPPP
C. MCAT
D. NBCC Exam
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP)
is required.
7. Failure to renew a psychology license results in:
A. Automatic revocation
B. Suspension after 30 days
C. License becoming inactive until renewed
D. Permanent loss of licensure
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Licenses lapse if not renewed but may be reinstated per Board
rules.
8. Continuing education requirements for Massachusetts psychologists are
mandated to:
A. Maintain clinical competence
B. Increase Board revenue
C. Replace supervision
D. Satisfy APA membership
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuing education ensures ongoing professional competence.
9. How many continuing education credits are generally required per
renewal cycle?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Massachusetts requires 30 continuing education credits per
renewal period.
10. Which topic is REQUIRED within continuing education?
A. Marketing strategies
B. Ethics
C. Neuropsychology
D. Psychopharmacology
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ethics training is specifically required for license renewal.
11. Informed consent must be obtained:
A. Only for psychotherapy
B. Only in hospital settings
, C. Prior to providing psychological services
D. Only for minors
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Informed consent is required before providing psychological
services.
12. Informed consent must include all EXCEPT:
A. Nature and purpose of services
B. Fees and billing practices
C. Guaranteed outcomes
D. Limits of confidentiality
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Outcomes cannot be guaranteed and should not be represented as
such.
13. Confidentiality may be breached without consent when:
A. The client requests it verbally
B. Disclosure is legally mandated
C. The psychologist feels uncomfortable
D. The client misses appointments
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Legal mandates such as abuse reporting override confidentiality.
14. Massachusetts psychologists are mandated reporters of child abuse
under:
A. MGL c. 112
B. MGL c. 119, §51A
C. HIPAA
D. APA Ethics Code
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Section 51A governs mandated reporting of child abuse.
15. A report of suspected child abuse must be made:
A. Within 48 hours
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+ |
LATEST EXAM
1. The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists derives its
authority primarily from which statute?
A. MGL c. 93A
B. MGL c. 112, §118–129
C. MGL c. 123
D. MGL c. 214
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Board’s authority to regulate the practice of psychology is
established under MGL Chapter 112, Sections 118–129.
2. Which activity legally requires licensure as a psychologist in
Massachusetts?
A. Conducting informal coaching
B. Teaching psychology at a university
C. Administering and interpreting psychological tests for diagnosis
D. Conducting research without patient contact
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Psychological assessment and diagnosis constitute the practice of
psychology and require licensure.
3. A psychologist licensed in another state may practice in Massachusetts
only if:
A. They notify the Board after beginning practice
B. They obtain Massachusetts licensure or meet temporary practice provisions
C. They are APA members
D. They practice fewer than 10 hours per week
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Massachusetts requires licensure unless specific statutory
temporary practice exceptions apply.
,4. Which degree is required for licensure as a psychologist in
Massachusetts?
A. Master’s degree in psychology
B. Doctoral degree in psychology or equivalent
C. Medical degree
D. Educational specialist degree
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or equivalent) is required for
licensure.
5. Supervised postdoctoral experience required for licensure must be at
least:
A. 1,200 hours
B. 1 year full-time
C. 2 years full-time
D. 4,000 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Massachusetts requires at least one year of supervised postdoctoral
experience.
6. Which examination is required for initial licensure in Massachusetts?
A. GRE Psychology Subject Test
B. EPPP
C. MCAT
D. NBCC Exam
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP)
is required.
7. Failure to renew a psychology license results in:
A. Automatic revocation
B. Suspension after 30 days
C. License becoming inactive until renewed
D. Permanent loss of licensure
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Licenses lapse if not renewed but may be reinstated per Board
rules.
8. Continuing education requirements for Massachusetts psychologists are
mandated to:
A. Maintain clinical competence
B. Increase Board revenue
C. Replace supervision
D. Satisfy APA membership
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuing education ensures ongoing professional competence.
9. How many continuing education credits are generally required per
renewal cycle?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Massachusetts requires 30 continuing education credits per
renewal period.
10. Which topic is REQUIRED within continuing education?
A. Marketing strategies
B. Ethics
C. Neuropsychology
D. Psychopharmacology
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ethics training is specifically required for license renewal.
11. Informed consent must be obtained:
A. Only for psychotherapy
B. Only in hospital settings
, C. Prior to providing psychological services
D. Only for minors
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Informed consent is required before providing psychological
services.
12. Informed consent must include all EXCEPT:
A. Nature and purpose of services
B. Fees and billing practices
C. Guaranteed outcomes
D. Limits of confidentiality
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Outcomes cannot be guaranteed and should not be represented as
such.
13. Confidentiality may be breached without consent when:
A. The client requests it verbally
B. Disclosure is legally mandated
C. The psychologist feels uncomfortable
D. The client misses appointments
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Legal mandates such as abuse reporting override confidentiality.
14. Massachusetts psychologists are mandated reporters of child abuse
under:
A. MGL c. 112
B. MGL c. 119, §51A
C. HIPAA
D. APA Ethics Code
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Section 51A governs mandated reporting of child abuse.
15. A report of suspected child abuse must be made:
A. Within 48 hours
