NEVADA PSYCHOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES A NEW UPDATED VERSION
LATEST 2026-2027 (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
GUARANTEED PASS A+
1. A licensed psychologist in Nevada is obligated to report suspected child abuse or
neglect to which agency?
a) Nevada Board of Psychology
b) Local police only
c) Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) or local law enforcement
d) American Psychological Association Ethics Committee
Rationale: Nevada law (NRS 432B.220) mandates that any person, including
psychologists, who knows or reasonably suspects child abuse or neglect must
report it immediately to DCFS or local law enforcement.
2. Under Nevada law, privileged communication between a psychologist and client
does NOT apply in cases of:
a) Billing disputes
b) Mandated reports of abuse or neglect
c) Supervision consultations
d) Record storage violations
Rationale: NRS 49.215 states that privilege is waived when a psychologist is
required to report abuse or neglect, or when the client’s mental condition is at issue
in a legal proceeding.
,3. How often must a Nevada licensed psychologist complete continuing education
(CE) credits to renew their license?
a) Annually
b) Every two years
c) Every three years
d) Every five years
Rationale: NAC 641.220 requires 40 hours of CE every two years, including 4
hours in ethics/law and 2 hours in suicide prevention.
4. A psychologist moves their practice to a new city within Nevada. How many
days do they have to notify the Nevada Board of Psychology of the address
change?
a) 10 days
b) 30 days
c) 60 days
d) 90 days
Rationale: NAC 641.250 requires licensees to notify the Board of any change in
mailing address or principal business address within 30 days.
5. Which of the following is a ground for disciplinary action by the Nevada Board
of Psychology?
a) Refusing to see a client who cannot pay
b) Sexual contact with a current or former client
c) Working part-time
d) Publishing research with client consent
Rationale: NRS 641.430 explicitly lists sexual misconduct with a client (current or
former) as unprofessional conduct, regardless of consent.
, 6. A psychologist in Nevada receives a subpoena for a client’s therapy records. The
psychologist should FIRST:
a) Immediately send the records
b) Ignore the subpoena
c) Assert privilege on behalf of the client unless the client consents or a court
orders disclosure
d) Destroy the records
Rationale: Nevada recognizes psychotherapist-patient privilege (NRS 49.215).
The psychologist must protect confidentiality until a court orders disclosure or the
client authorizes release.
7. Temporary license to practice psychology in Nevada is valid for how long?
a) 6 months
b) 12 months (one year)
c) 18 months
d) 24 months
Rationale: NAC 641.130 allows a temporary license for up to one year, non-
renewable, for psychologists completing post-doctoral supervised experience.
8. Which entity in Nevada has the authority to issue, suspend, or revoke a
psychology license?
a) Nevada Psychological Association
b) Nevada State Legislature
c) Nevada Board of Psychology
d) Nevada Department of Health
Rationale: NRS 641.160 establishes the Board of Psychology as the regulatory
authority for licensing and discipline.
9. A psychologist terminates therapy with a client who has unpaid fees of $500.
The client requests their records. The psychologist may:
a) Refuse to release records until the bill is paid in full
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES A NEW UPDATED VERSION
LATEST 2026-2027 (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
GUARANTEED PASS A+
1. A licensed psychologist in Nevada is obligated to report suspected child abuse or
neglect to which agency?
a) Nevada Board of Psychology
b) Local police only
c) Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) or local law enforcement
d) American Psychological Association Ethics Committee
Rationale: Nevada law (NRS 432B.220) mandates that any person, including
psychologists, who knows or reasonably suspects child abuse or neglect must
report it immediately to DCFS or local law enforcement.
2. Under Nevada law, privileged communication between a psychologist and client
does NOT apply in cases of:
a) Billing disputes
b) Mandated reports of abuse or neglect
c) Supervision consultations
d) Record storage violations
Rationale: NRS 49.215 states that privilege is waived when a psychologist is
required to report abuse or neglect, or when the client’s mental condition is at issue
in a legal proceeding.
,3. How often must a Nevada licensed psychologist complete continuing education
(CE) credits to renew their license?
a) Annually
b) Every two years
c) Every three years
d) Every five years
Rationale: NAC 641.220 requires 40 hours of CE every two years, including 4
hours in ethics/law and 2 hours in suicide prevention.
4. A psychologist moves their practice to a new city within Nevada. How many
days do they have to notify the Nevada Board of Psychology of the address
change?
a) 10 days
b) 30 days
c) 60 days
d) 90 days
Rationale: NAC 641.250 requires licensees to notify the Board of any change in
mailing address or principal business address within 30 days.
5. Which of the following is a ground for disciplinary action by the Nevada Board
of Psychology?
a) Refusing to see a client who cannot pay
b) Sexual contact with a current or former client
c) Working part-time
d) Publishing research with client consent
Rationale: NRS 641.430 explicitly lists sexual misconduct with a client (current or
former) as unprofessional conduct, regardless of consent.
, 6. A psychologist in Nevada receives a subpoena for a client’s therapy records. The
psychologist should FIRST:
a) Immediately send the records
b) Ignore the subpoena
c) Assert privilege on behalf of the client unless the client consents or a court
orders disclosure
d) Destroy the records
Rationale: Nevada recognizes psychotherapist-patient privilege (NRS 49.215).
The psychologist must protect confidentiality until a court orders disclosure or the
client authorizes release.
7. Temporary license to practice psychology in Nevada is valid for how long?
a) 6 months
b) 12 months (one year)
c) 18 months
d) 24 months
Rationale: NAC 641.130 allows a temporary license for up to one year, non-
renewable, for psychologists completing post-doctoral supervised experience.
8. Which entity in Nevada has the authority to issue, suspend, or revoke a
psychology license?
a) Nevada Psychological Association
b) Nevada State Legislature
c) Nevada Board of Psychology
d) Nevada Department of Health
Rationale: NRS 641.160 establishes the Board of Psychology as the regulatory
authority for licensing and discipline.
9. A psychologist terminates therapy with a client who has unpaid fees of $500.
The client requests their records. The psychologist may:
a) Refuse to release records until the bill is paid in full
