NEVADA PSYCHOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL
ELABORATED ANSWERS
Question 1: What is the primary statutory authority governing the practice of psychology in
Nevada?
A. NRS Chapter 630
B. NRS Chapter 641
C. NRS Chapter 449
D. NRS Chapter 678
CORRECT ANSWER: B. NRS Chapter 641
Rationale: NRS Chapter 641 specifically governs the licensing and practice of psychologists and
psychological assistants in Nevada.
Question 2: How many members compose the Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 7
Rationale: The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor.
Question 3: How many licensed psychologists must serve on the Nevada Board of Psychological
Examiners?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 5
Rationale: Five of the seven board members must be licensed psychologists in good standing.
Question 4: Who appoints the members of the Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners?
,A. The State Legislature
B. The Governor
C. The Attorney General
D. The Director of the Department of Health
CORRECT ANSWER: B. The Governor
Rationale: The Governor appoints all members of the Board.
Question 5: What is the maximum number of consecutive years a board member may serve?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 8
Rationale: Members serve 4-year terms and may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms (8
years).
Question 6: Which professional is NOT eligible to be a public member of the Board?
A. A retired teacher
B. A licensed real estate agent
C. A licensed social worker
D. An unemployed accountant
CORRECT ANSWER: C. A licensed social worker
Rationale: Public members cannot be licensed in a profession regulated by the Board or have a
financial interest in the field.
Question 7: What is the legal definition of a "Psychological Assistant" in Nevada?
A. An independent practitioner
B. A person registered to perform psychology services under supervision
C. A psychiatrist
,D. A psychometric technician
CORRECT ANSWER: B. A person registered to perform psychology services under supervision
Rationale: Psychological assistants must work under the direct supervision of a licensed
psychologist.
Question 8: Which examination is required for licensure as a psychologist in Nevada?
A. NCE
B. EPPP
C. NCMHCE
D. CPCE
CORRECT ANSWER: B. EPPP
Rationale: The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) is the national
standard required for licensure.
Question 9: What additional examination does Nevada require for psychologist licensure?
A. A state jurisprudence and ethics oral exam
B. The Miller Analogies Test
C. The GRE Psychology subject test
D. A clinical skills video review
CORRECT ANSWER: A. A state jurisprudence and ethics oral exam
Rationale: Nevada requires candidates to pass an oral examination on state laws, regulations,
and ethics.
Question 10: What is the minimum educational requirement for licensure as a psychologist in
Nevada?
A. Master's degree in psychology
B. Master's degree in social work
C. Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited program
D. Medical degree
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited program
, Rationale: A doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) in psychology is required.
Question 11: Can a psychological assistant practice independently in Nevada?
A. Yes, if they have 5 years of experience
B. Yes, in rural areas
C. No, they must always work under supervision
D. Yes, if they hold a master's degree
CORRECT ANSWER: C. No, they must always work under supervision
Rationale: Psychological assistants are strictly prohibited from independent practice.
Question 12: Who is legally authorized to supervise a psychological assistant in Nevada?
A. A licensed clinical social worker
B. A licensed psychiatrist
C. A licensed psychologist
D. A board-certified behavior analyst
CORRECT ANSWER: C. A licensed psychologist
Rationale: Only a licensed psychologist can supervise a psychological assistant.
Question 13: What is the minimum ratio of supervised hours to assistant's work hours?
A. 1 hour of supervision for every 10 hours of work
B. 1 hour of supervision for every 20 hours of work
C. 1 hour of supervision for every 40 hours of work
D. No specific ratio is mandated
CORRECT ANSWER: A. 1 hour of supervision for every 10 hours of work
Rationale: Supervisors must provide at least 1 hour of supervision for every 20 hours? Wait,
NAC 641 requires 1 hour per 20 hours? Let me use a safer general question. Actually, NAC
641.400 states supervision must be at least 1 hour per 20 hours of experience, but let's avoid
exact ratios if unsure and focus on the principle.
Let's change Question 13.
Question 13: What is the primary purpose of supervision for a psychological assistant?
ELABORATED ANSWERS
Question 1: What is the primary statutory authority governing the practice of psychology in
Nevada?
A. NRS Chapter 630
B. NRS Chapter 641
C. NRS Chapter 449
D. NRS Chapter 678
CORRECT ANSWER: B. NRS Chapter 641
Rationale: NRS Chapter 641 specifically governs the licensing and practice of psychologists and
psychological assistants in Nevada.
Question 2: How many members compose the Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 7
Rationale: The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor.
Question 3: How many licensed psychologists must serve on the Nevada Board of Psychological
Examiners?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 5
Rationale: Five of the seven board members must be licensed psychologists in good standing.
Question 4: Who appoints the members of the Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners?
,A. The State Legislature
B. The Governor
C. The Attorney General
D. The Director of the Department of Health
CORRECT ANSWER: B. The Governor
Rationale: The Governor appoints all members of the Board.
Question 5: What is the maximum number of consecutive years a board member may serve?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 8
Rationale: Members serve 4-year terms and may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms (8
years).
Question 6: Which professional is NOT eligible to be a public member of the Board?
A. A retired teacher
B. A licensed real estate agent
C. A licensed social worker
D. An unemployed accountant
CORRECT ANSWER: C. A licensed social worker
Rationale: Public members cannot be licensed in a profession regulated by the Board or have a
financial interest in the field.
Question 7: What is the legal definition of a "Psychological Assistant" in Nevada?
A. An independent practitioner
B. A person registered to perform psychology services under supervision
C. A psychiatrist
,D. A psychometric technician
CORRECT ANSWER: B. A person registered to perform psychology services under supervision
Rationale: Psychological assistants must work under the direct supervision of a licensed
psychologist.
Question 8: Which examination is required for licensure as a psychologist in Nevada?
A. NCE
B. EPPP
C. NCMHCE
D. CPCE
CORRECT ANSWER: B. EPPP
Rationale: The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) is the national
standard required for licensure.
Question 9: What additional examination does Nevada require for psychologist licensure?
A. A state jurisprudence and ethics oral exam
B. The Miller Analogies Test
C. The GRE Psychology subject test
D. A clinical skills video review
CORRECT ANSWER: A. A state jurisprudence and ethics oral exam
Rationale: Nevada requires candidates to pass an oral examination on state laws, regulations,
and ethics.
Question 10: What is the minimum educational requirement for licensure as a psychologist in
Nevada?
A. Master's degree in psychology
B. Master's degree in social work
C. Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited program
D. Medical degree
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited program
, Rationale: A doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) in psychology is required.
Question 11: Can a psychological assistant practice independently in Nevada?
A. Yes, if they have 5 years of experience
B. Yes, in rural areas
C. No, they must always work under supervision
D. Yes, if they hold a master's degree
CORRECT ANSWER: C. No, they must always work under supervision
Rationale: Psychological assistants are strictly prohibited from independent practice.
Question 12: Who is legally authorized to supervise a psychological assistant in Nevada?
A. A licensed clinical social worker
B. A licensed psychiatrist
C. A licensed psychologist
D. A board-certified behavior analyst
CORRECT ANSWER: C. A licensed psychologist
Rationale: Only a licensed psychologist can supervise a psychological assistant.
Question 13: What is the minimum ratio of supervised hours to assistant's work hours?
A. 1 hour of supervision for every 10 hours of work
B. 1 hour of supervision for every 20 hours of work
C. 1 hour of supervision for every 40 hours of work
D. No specific ratio is mandated
CORRECT ANSWER: A. 1 hour of supervision for every 10 hours of work
Rationale: Supervisors must provide at least 1 hour of supervision for every 20 hours? Wait,
NAC 641 requires 1 hour per 20 hours? Let me use a safer general question. Actually, NAC
641.400 states supervision must be at least 1 hour per 20 hours of experience, but let's avoid
exact ratios if unsure and focus on the principle.
Let's change Question 13.
Question 13: What is the primary purpose of supervision for a psychological assistant?
