PA Psychology Law Exam (PPLE) // 2026 Update!! Already Graded
A+// 100% Correct
Act 31 -correct answer Law that mandates continuing education in child abuse recognition.
We need at least 2 hrs as condition of licensure renewal and 3 hrs as prereq for licensure
Act 74 -correct answer Law that mandates CE in suicide prevention
We need 1 hr as condition of licensure renewal
Privileged Communication Law -correct answer Supplemented to the rules concerning release of
information in courts, allowing patients of psychologists to withhold information from courts under
some circumstances
Professional Psychology Practice Act (1972) -correct answer This Act recognizes the practice of
psychology to affect the public safety and welfare, and sets forth regulations to protect the public
from unprofessional, unauthorized and unqualified conduct. Psychologists must possess a valid,
unexpired, unrevoked, and unsuspended licensed issued under this act to practice.
The Rost Decision -correct answer Reiterates the standards for privileged communications for
psychologists, and clarifies that it usually requires a court order, not a subpoena from an attorney, to
release information in court
Impaired Professionals -correct answer Defined as active addiction, or mental or physical
incompetences.
W/ "substantial evidence," psychologists are mandated to report other psychologists who they know
to be impaired (and not in active tx) or who are diverting controlled substances.
Chapter 49 of the Pennsylvania Code -correct answer Where all regulations of state agencies are
located.
,Code of Ethics (APA v. PA State Board) -correct answer The Code of Ethics in PA does not overtly
contradict the 2017 APA Ethics Code; APA Ethics Code is more specific and concrete.
PA Psychology Code of Ethics (INTRO COMMENTS) -correct answer Applies Code of Ethics to
students and trainees in psychology
The Board lacks the power to discipline those who are not licensed, it does state that violations of
the ethics code "may be regarded by the Board as evidence of unacceptable moral character".
Principle 2 - representation of nonpsychological academic degrees -correct answer Applies to
psychologists with terminal masters' degrees or with doctoral degrees in other fields
may represent degree earned if they "specify the discipline in which each particular degree was
earned."
e.g Jane, MA licensed psychologist, PHD (public health)
Principle 3 - Application of APA standards and guidelines -correct answer The standards of the APA
apply to all licensed psychologists in PA.
Principle 4 - Public statements: Group ads; Public announcements; Personal growth groups; accurate
announcements -correct answer gives more specificity on advertisements than is found in the APA
Ethics Code.
Record Keeping Guidelines ($41.57) -correct answer Retain for 5 years following last professional
contact. Abide by other regs, if longer period is required by State, Federal law, or institutional
requirements.
Continuing Education ($41.59) -correct answer 30 contact hours (3 CEUS) per year
Biennium -correct answer The period of Dec 1 to Nov 30 of odd numbered years
Ethics Principle 1: Responsibility (a-d, objectivity, integrity, data usage) -correct answer a.
objectivity and integrity of work
, b. research topics and methods, analysis and reporting
c. clarify expectations about use of data, maintain objectivity, and best practices in data collection
d. prevent distortion or suppression of findings
Ethics Principle 1: Responsibility (e-h, broad sense of liability, professional obligations, and guardian
against misuse) -correct answer e. as members of gov and other orgs, psychologists remain
accountable to highest standards of field
f. as owners, psychologists retain full professional liability
g. as teachers, psychologists recognize primary obligation to help others acquire knowledge and skill
h. as practitioners, bear social responsibility, remain alert to misuse of their influence on others
Ethics Principle 1: Responsibility (I, computerized assessments) -correct answer i. as professionals
using computerized assessments, or computer-generated data, psychologist is:
1. legally and ethically responsible for psychological assessment, generation and use of data as
service to public
2. responsible for results
3. results provided to non-psychologist according to current standards of noncomputerized
assessments.
Ethics Principle 2: Competence (a, standards and limitations) -correct answer a. the maintenance of
high standards of professional competence is responsibility shared by psychologists in the interest of
the public and profession; recognize boundaries of competence and limitations of techniques.
Provide services only for which they are qualified. Take all precautions to protect welfare of clients.
Maintain knowledge of current info on services rendered.
Ethics Principle 2: Competence (b, c, qualifications, policing) -correct answer b. discourages the
practice of psychology by unqualified persons and assists public in identifying psychologists
competent to give dependable service; attempt to rectify competence issues in others informally,
then formally thru Board. c. psychologists are licensed by the Board, following qualified supervision,
and licensing exams.
Ethics Principle 2: Competence (d, self-representation) -correct answer d. psychologists accurately
represent their competence, education, training, and experience. Educational qualifications are
obtained from institutions accredited by regional accrediting association approved by the
Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation (CORPA); Degrees earned from foreign
A+// 100% Correct
Act 31 -correct answer Law that mandates continuing education in child abuse recognition.
We need at least 2 hrs as condition of licensure renewal and 3 hrs as prereq for licensure
Act 74 -correct answer Law that mandates CE in suicide prevention
We need 1 hr as condition of licensure renewal
Privileged Communication Law -correct answer Supplemented to the rules concerning release of
information in courts, allowing patients of psychologists to withhold information from courts under
some circumstances
Professional Psychology Practice Act (1972) -correct answer This Act recognizes the practice of
psychology to affect the public safety and welfare, and sets forth regulations to protect the public
from unprofessional, unauthorized and unqualified conduct. Psychologists must possess a valid,
unexpired, unrevoked, and unsuspended licensed issued under this act to practice.
The Rost Decision -correct answer Reiterates the standards for privileged communications for
psychologists, and clarifies that it usually requires a court order, not a subpoena from an attorney, to
release information in court
Impaired Professionals -correct answer Defined as active addiction, or mental or physical
incompetences.
W/ "substantial evidence," psychologists are mandated to report other psychologists who they know
to be impaired (and not in active tx) or who are diverting controlled substances.
Chapter 49 of the Pennsylvania Code -correct answer Where all regulations of state agencies are
located.
,Code of Ethics (APA v. PA State Board) -correct answer The Code of Ethics in PA does not overtly
contradict the 2017 APA Ethics Code; APA Ethics Code is more specific and concrete.
PA Psychology Code of Ethics (INTRO COMMENTS) -correct answer Applies Code of Ethics to
students and trainees in psychology
The Board lacks the power to discipline those who are not licensed, it does state that violations of
the ethics code "may be regarded by the Board as evidence of unacceptable moral character".
Principle 2 - representation of nonpsychological academic degrees -correct answer Applies to
psychologists with terminal masters' degrees or with doctoral degrees in other fields
may represent degree earned if they "specify the discipline in which each particular degree was
earned."
e.g Jane, MA licensed psychologist, PHD (public health)
Principle 3 - Application of APA standards and guidelines -correct answer The standards of the APA
apply to all licensed psychologists in PA.
Principle 4 - Public statements: Group ads; Public announcements; Personal growth groups; accurate
announcements -correct answer gives more specificity on advertisements than is found in the APA
Ethics Code.
Record Keeping Guidelines ($41.57) -correct answer Retain for 5 years following last professional
contact. Abide by other regs, if longer period is required by State, Federal law, or institutional
requirements.
Continuing Education ($41.59) -correct answer 30 contact hours (3 CEUS) per year
Biennium -correct answer The period of Dec 1 to Nov 30 of odd numbered years
Ethics Principle 1: Responsibility (a-d, objectivity, integrity, data usage) -correct answer a.
objectivity and integrity of work
, b. research topics and methods, analysis and reporting
c. clarify expectations about use of data, maintain objectivity, and best practices in data collection
d. prevent distortion or suppression of findings
Ethics Principle 1: Responsibility (e-h, broad sense of liability, professional obligations, and guardian
against misuse) -correct answer e. as members of gov and other orgs, psychologists remain
accountable to highest standards of field
f. as owners, psychologists retain full professional liability
g. as teachers, psychologists recognize primary obligation to help others acquire knowledge and skill
h. as practitioners, bear social responsibility, remain alert to misuse of their influence on others
Ethics Principle 1: Responsibility (I, computerized assessments) -correct answer i. as professionals
using computerized assessments, or computer-generated data, psychologist is:
1. legally and ethically responsible for psychological assessment, generation and use of data as
service to public
2. responsible for results
3. results provided to non-psychologist according to current standards of noncomputerized
assessments.
Ethics Principle 2: Competence (a, standards and limitations) -correct answer a. the maintenance of
high standards of professional competence is responsibility shared by psychologists in the interest of
the public and profession; recognize boundaries of competence and limitations of techniques.
Provide services only for which they are qualified. Take all precautions to protect welfare of clients.
Maintain knowledge of current info on services rendered.
Ethics Principle 2: Competence (b, c, qualifications, policing) -correct answer b. discourages the
practice of psychology by unqualified persons and assists public in identifying psychologists
competent to give dependable service; attempt to rectify competence issues in others informally,
then formally thru Board. c. psychologists are licensed by the Board, following qualified supervision,
and licensing exams.
Ethics Principle 2: Competence (d, self-representation) -correct answer d. psychologists accurately
represent their competence, education, training, and experience. Educational qualifications are
obtained from institutions accredited by regional accrediting association approved by the
Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation (CORPA); Degrees earned from foreign
