TN ETHICS AND JURISPRUDENCE EXAM LICENSING, ETHICS, INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION, CONFIDENTIALITY – PSYCHOLOGY LAW 400 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE

TN ETHICS AND JURISPRUDENCE EXAM LICENSING, ETHICS,
INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION, CONFIDENTIALITY –
PSYCHOLOGY LAW 400 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE

SECTION 1: LICENSING AND BOARD STRUCTURE (Questions 1–100)
Question 1
Which authority is responsible for appointing members to the Tennessee Board of
Examiners in Psychology?
A. Tennessee Supreme Court
B. Commissioner of Health
C. Governor
D. Attorney General
Answer: C
Rationale: Board members are appointed by the governor under §63‑11‑101.

Question 2
How many total members serve on the Tennessee Board of Examiners in
Psychology?
A. 7
B. 9
C. 10
D. 12
Answer: C
Rationale: The board consists of 10 members as established by statute.

Question 3
Which individual must be included among the board's composition?
A. A licensed psychiatrist
B. A private citizen
C. A nurse practitioner
D. A social worker


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,Answer: B
Rationale: One private citizen is required on the board.

Question 4
The Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology composition includes:
A. 2 faculty, 4 licensed psychologists, 2 psychological examiners, 1 private citizen,
1 ABA
B. 3 faculty, 3 licensed psychologists, 3 psychological examiners, 1 private citizen
C. 5 licensed psychologists, 3 psychological examiners, 2 private citizens
D. 4 faculty, 4 licensed psychologists, 2 psychological examiners
Answer: A
Rationale: The board composition is 2 faculty members, 4 licensed psychologists,
2 psychological examiners, 1 private citizen, and 1 ABA member.

Question 5
What is the statutory citation for the creation of the Board of Examiners in
Psychology?
A. 63‑11‑101
B. 63‑11‑201
C. 33‑6‑502
D. 37‑1‑403
Answer: A
Rationale: §63‑11‑101 establishes the Board of Examiners in Psychology.

Question 6
Board members are appointed by the governor under which statute?
A. 63‑11‑101
B. 63‑11‑102
C. 63‑11‑103
D. 63‑11‑104
Answer: A
Rationale: §63‑11‑101 specifies that board members are appointed by the
governor.

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,Question 7
What does §63‑11‑102 address?
A. Board creation
B. Appointment and terms of members
C. Code of Ethics
D. Disciplinary actions
Answer: B
Rationale: §63‑11‑102 addresses the appointment and terms of board members,
with different term lengths for each member and 5‑year breaks between
appointments.

Question 8
What is the maximum number of consecutive terms a board member may serve?
A. No limit
B. Two terms
C. Three terms
D. Appointment terms have 5‑year breaks between them
Answer: D
Rationale: Board members have different term lengths with 5‑year breaks
between appointments.

Question 9
What does §63‑11‑103 address?
A. Members' oath, reports, and records
B. Levels of practice
C. Confidentiality requirements
D. Involuntary admission criteria
Answer: A
Rationale: §63‑11‑103 addresses members' oath and the requirement that board
members take an oath, receive a certificate, keep records, and make an annual
report to the governor.


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, Question 10
How often must the board make a report to the governor?
A. Monthly
B. Quarterly
C. Annually
D. Biennially
Answer: C
Rationale: The board must keep records and make an annual report to the
governor.

Question 11
What does §63‑11‑104 address?
A. Qualifications for licensure
B. Organization, meetings, expenses, and powers of the board
C. Confidentiality exceptions
D. Child abuse reporting
Answer: B
Rationale: §63‑11‑104 addresses board organization (chair and vice chair elected
each year), meetings (at least one per year at the capitol or as needed), expenses,
and powers (including establishing CEU requirements).

Question 12
The board has the power to:
A. Establish CEU requirements
B. Prescribe medication
C. Conduct independent research
D. Override state legislation
Answer: A
Rationale: The board establishes continuing education unit (CEU) requirements.

Question 13
How often must the board meet?
A. Monthly

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