TENNESSEE PSYCHOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
Updated Questions & Answers With Rationale
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This comprehensive practice exam consists of 250 multiple-choice questions designed to
assess the knowledge and skills required for the Tennessee Psychology Jurisprudence
Examination. The exam is an open-book assessment that covers Tennessee-specific
statutes, Board rules, and ethical standards. The exam tests knowledge of the Tennessee
Psychological Practice Act (TCA Title 63, Chapter 11), Health Related Boards
regulations, mandatory reporting laws, the duty to warn/protect statute, involuntary
admission procedures, telehealth rules, and the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists
and Code of Conduct.
DOMAINS COVERED:
1. Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology & Licensing
2. Tennessee Psychological Practice Act (TCA Title 63, Chapter 11)
3. Confidentiality, Privilege, and Mandatory Reporting
4. Informed Consent and Treatment
5. Professional Competence, Supervision, and Ethics
6. Telepsychology and Technology
7. Assessment, Testing, and Record Keeping
8. Involuntary Admission and Emergency Procedures
9. Advertising, Fees, and Business Practices
Question 1
Which Tennessee statute governs the licensure and practice of psychology?
A. Tennessee Code Annotated Title 63, Chapter 11
B. Tennessee Code Annotated Title 68, Chapter 2
,C. Tennessee Code Annotated Title 33, Chapter 1
D. Tennessee Code Annotated Title 49, Chapter 5
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tennessee Code Annotated Title 63, Chapter 11 (T.C.A. § 63-11-101 et
seq.) is the primary statute governing the licensure, regulation, and practice of
psychology in Tennessee. It establishes the Board of Examiners in Psychology and
defines scope of practice [citation:1].
Question 2
Which board regulates the practice of psychology in Tennessee?
A. Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
B. Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology
C. Tennessee Board of Behavioral Health
D. Tennessee Board of Mental Health Professionals
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology, operating under the
Division of Health Related Boards within the Department of Health, regulates the
practice of psychology in Tennessee. The Board issues licenses, establishes
standards, and enforces the Psychology Practice Act [citation:1].
Question 3
Under Tennessee law, how many continuing education hours are required for
psychologist license renewal per biennial period?
,A. 20 hours
B. 30 hours
C. 40 hours
D. 50 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tennessee requires 40 continuing education hours per biennial renewal
period for licensed psychologists. A minimum of 3 hours must be in ethics, and at
least 2 hours must be in suicide prevention or assessment [citation:1].
Question 4
Under Tennessee law, what is the minimum age at which a minor can consent to
outpatient mental health treatment without parental consent?
A. 12 years old
B. 14 years old
C. 16 years old
D. Minors cannot consent to treatment without parental consent in Tennessee
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under Tennessee Code Annotated § 33-8-202, a minor aged 16 or
older may consent to outpatient mental health services without parental consent. This
provision allows older adolescents to access necessary treatment independently
[citation:1].
, Question 5
Under Tennessee's mandatory reporting law, psychologists must report suspected
child abuse to which agency?
A. Local police only
B. The Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS)
C. The Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology
D. The Tennessee Department of Health
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under Tennessee Code Annotated § 37-1-403, mandatory reporters
including psychologists must report suspected child abuse or neglect to the
Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) or to the judge having juvenile
jurisdiction or law enforcement [citation:1].
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT within the scope of practice for a licensed
psychologist in Tennessee?
A. Psychological testing and assessment
B. Prescribing psychotropic medications
C. Psychotherapy and counseling
D. Consultation and program evaluation
Updated Questions & Answers With Rationale
A+ Graded| Brand New Release!
This comprehensive practice exam consists of 250 multiple-choice questions designed to
assess the knowledge and skills required for the Tennessee Psychology Jurisprudence
Examination. The exam is an open-book assessment that covers Tennessee-specific
statutes, Board rules, and ethical standards. The exam tests knowledge of the Tennessee
Psychological Practice Act (TCA Title 63, Chapter 11), Health Related Boards
regulations, mandatory reporting laws, the duty to warn/protect statute, involuntary
admission procedures, telehealth rules, and the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists
and Code of Conduct.
DOMAINS COVERED:
1. Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology & Licensing
2. Tennessee Psychological Practice Act (TCA Title 63, Chapter 11)
3. Confidentiality, Privilege, and Mandatory Reporting
4. Informed Consent and Treatment
5. Professional Competence, Supervision, and Ethics
6. Telepsychology and Technology
7. Assessment, Testing, and Record Keeping
8. Involuntary Admission and Emergency Procedures
9. Advertising, Fees, and Business Practices
Question 1
Which Tennessee statute governs the licensure and practice of psychology?
A. Tennessee Code Annotated Title 63, Chapter 11
B. Tennessee Code Annotated Title 68, Chapter 2
,C. Tennessee Code Annotated Title 33, Chapter 1
D. Tennessee Code Annotated Title 49, Chapter 5
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tennessee Code Annotated Title 63, Chapter 11 (T.C.A. § 63-11-101 et
seq.) is the primary statute governing the licensure, regulation, and practice of
psychology in Tennessee. It establishes the Board of Examiners in Psychology and
defines scope of practice [citation:1].
Question 2
Which board regulates the practice of psychology in Tennessee?
A. Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
B. Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology
C. Tennessee Board of Behavioral Health
D. Tennessee Board of Mental Health Professionals
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology, operating under the
Division of Health Related Boards within the Department of Health, regulates the
practice of psychology in Tennessee. The Board issues licenses, establishes
standards, and enforces the Psychology Practice Act [citation:1].
Question 3
Under Tennessee law, how many continuing education hours are required for
psychologist license renewal per biennial period?
,A. 20 hours
B. 30 hours
C. 40 hours
D. 50 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tennessee requires 40 continuing education hours per biennial renewal
period for licensed psychologists. A minimum of 3 hours must be in ethics, and at
least 2 hours must be in suicide prevention or assessment [citation:1].
Question 4
Under Tennessee law, what is the minimum age at which a minor can consent to
outpatient mental health treatment without parental consent?
A. 12 years old
B. 14 years old
C. 16 years old
D. Minors cannot consent to treatment without parental consent in Tennessee
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under Tennessee Code Annotated § 33-8-202, a minor aged 16 or
older may consent to outpatient mental health services without parental consent. This
provision allows older adolescents to access necessary treatment independently
[citation:1].
, Question 5
Under Tennessee's mandatory reporting law, psychologists must report suspected
child abuse to which agency?
A. Local police only
B. The Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS)
C. The Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology
D. The Tennessee Department of Health
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under Tennessee Code Annotated § 37-1-403, mandatory reporters
including psychologists must report suspected child abuse or neglect to the
Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) or to the judge having juvenile
jurisdiction or law enforcement [citation:1].
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT within the scope of practice for a licensed
psychologist in Tennessee?
A. Psychological testing and assessment
B. Prescribing psychotropic medications
C. Psychotherapy and counseling
D. Consultation and program evaluation
