MASSACHUSETTS PSYCHOLOGY
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2026 2027
2026/2027 Actual Practice Questions & Study Guide
This comprehensive guide provides 200+ exam-style
questions with detailed rationales based on Massachusetts
General Laws (M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 118-129A) and Board
regulations (251 CMR). The exam requires a 70% passing
score and is administered by the Massachusetts Board of
Registration of Psychologists .
SECTION 1: LICENSING LAWS & BOARD STRUCTURE
Questions 1-30
Q1: According to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter
112, § 118, which activity constitutes the "practice of
psychology"?
A) Prescribing psychotropic medication for mental illness
B) The observation, description, evaluation, interpretation,
and modification of human behavior by applying
,psychological principles
C) Conducting sociological research without direct client
interaction
D) Providing spiritual counseling or religious guidance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: M.G.L. c. 112, § 118 defines the practice of
psychology specifically as applying psychological
principles to evaluate, interpret, and modify human
behavior. Prescribing medication is explicitly excluded
from psychologists' scope (reserved for physicians) .
Q2: Under M.G.L. c. 112, § 121, which individual is explicitly
EXEMPT from the requirement to be licensed as a
psychologist?
A) A clinician in private practice offering psychotherapy for
a fee
B) A school psychologist employed by a public school
district with DESE certification
C) A researcher at a university conducting human subject
experiments
D) A retired psychologist from another state offering pro-
bono services
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: Massachusetts law exempts certified school
psychologists working within the educational system who
hold valid DESE certification. Private practice always
requires a license. Pro-bono work still requires a license if
it constitutes the practice of psychology .
Q3: What is the penalty for practicing psychology without
a license in Massachusetts?
A) A civil fine of $500 per violation
B) A misdemeanor with fine up to $1,000 and/or
imprisonment up to 6 months
C) A felony with mandatory 1-year prison sentence
D) Automatic revocation of any related healthcare license
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: M.G.L. c. 112, § 129 stipulates unlicensed
practice is a misdemeanor with maximum penalties of a
$1,000 fine and/or 6 months imprisonment. It is not a
felony .
Q4: Which title is restricted for use ONLY by individuals
licensed under M.G.L. c. 112, § 118?
A) "Counselor"
B) "Psychologist"
C) "Therapist"
D) "Coach"
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The title "Psychologist" is legally protected in
Massachusetts; only those licensed by the Board of
Registration of Psychologists may use it. Titles like
"Counselor," "Therapist," and "Coach" are not specifically
restricted by the Board of Psychology .
Q5: Which Massachusetts regulation establishes the Board
of Registration of Psychologists' authority to license
psychologists?
A) 204 CMR 1.00
B) 251 CMR 1.00
C) 243 CMR 2.00
D) 260 CMR 3.00
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 251 CMR is the Code of Massachusetts
Regulations specifically governing the Board of
Registration of Psychologists, establishing its authority,
structure, and licensing procedures .
Q6: The Massachusetts Board of Registration of
Psychologists is housed under which division?
A) Division of Consumer Protection
B) Division of Professional Licensure
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2026 2027
2026/2027 Actual Practice Questions & Study Guide
This comprehensive guide provides 200+ exam-style
questions with detailed rationales based on Massachusetts
General Laws (M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 118-129A) and Board
regulations (251 CMR). The exam requires a 70% passing
score and is administered by the Massachusetts Board of
Registration of Psychologists .
SECTION 1: LICENSING LAWS & BOARD STRUCTURE
Questions 1-30
Q1: According to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter
112, § 118, which activity constitutes the "practice of
psychology"?
A) Prescribing psychotropic medication for mental illness
B) The observation, description, evaluation, interpretation,
and modification of human behavior by applying
,psychological principles
C) Conducting sociological research without direct client
interaction
D) Providing spiritual counseling or religious guidance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: M.G.L. c. 112, § 118 defines the practice of
psychology specifically as applying psychological
principles to evaluate, interpret, and modify human
behavior. Prescribing medication is explicitly excluded
from psychologists' scope (reserved for physicians) .
Q2: Under M.G.L. c. 112, § 121, which individual is explicitly
EXEMPT from the requirement to be licensed as a
psychologist?
A) A clinician in private practice offering psychotherapy for
a fee
B) A school psychologist employed by a public school
district with DESE certification
C) A researcher at a university conducting human subject
experiments
D) A retired psychologist from another state offering pro-
bono services
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: Massachusetts law exempts certified school
psychologists working within the educational system who
hold valid DESE certification. Private practice always
requires a license. Pro-bono work still requires a license if
it constitutes the practice of psychology .
Q3: What is the penalty for practicing psychology without
a license in Massachusetts?
A) A civil fine of $500 per violation
B) A misdemeanor with fine up to $1,000 and/or
imprisonment up to 6 months
C) A felony with mandatory 1-year prison sentence
D) Automatic revocation of any related healthcare license
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: M.G.L. c. 112, § 129 stipulates unlicensed
practice is a misdemeanor with maximum penalties of a
$1,000 fine and/or 6 months imprisonment. It is not a
felony .
Q4: Which title is restricted for use ONLY by individuals
licensed under M.G.L. c. 112, § 118?
A) "Counselor"
B) "Psychologist"
C) "Therapist"
D) "Coach"
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The title "Psychologist" is legally protected in
Massachusetts; only those licensed by the Board of
Registration of Psychologists may use it. Titles like
"Counselor," "Therapist," and "Coach" are not specifically
restricted by the Board of Psychology .
Q5: Which Massachusetts regulation establishes the Board
of Registration of Psychologists' authority to license
psychologists?
A) 204 CMR 1.00
B) 251 CMR 1.00
C) 243 CMR 2.00
D) 260 CMR 3.00
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 251 CMR is the Code of Massachusetts
Regulations specifically governing the Board of
Registration of Psychologists, establishing its authority,
structure, and licensing procedures .
Q6: The Massachusetts Board of Registration of
Psychologists is housed under which division?
A) Division of Consumer Protection
B) Division of Professional Licensure
