GA Psychology Jurisprudence Exam Questions with Verified Answers (Graded A+) Already Passed
How is the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists created? - Answers There is created a State Board
of Examiners of Psychologists, to consist of six members who shall be appointed by the Governor under
conditions set forth in this article.
Are board members liable to civil action? - Answers No member of the board shall be liable to civil
action for any act performed in good faith in the performance of that member's duties as prescribed by
law.
Who is appointed to the board? - Answers The Governor shall appoint members to serve on the board
so that the board shall at all times be composed of five members who are persons licensed as
psychologists under this article and one consumer member who is not licensed as a psychologist under
this article and who has no connection whatsoever with the practice or profession of psychology.
How long do board members serve? How are vacancies filled? How can board members be removed? -
Answers All six members of the board shall serve for terms of five years and until their successors are
appointed and qualified. Vacancies on the board shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired term
in the same manner as the original appointment, and members shall serve until their successors are
appointed and qualified. Any board member may be removed after notice and hearing for
incompetence, neglect of duty, malfeasance in office, or commission of a crime involving moral
turpitude.
How often is president of the board/ vice president elected? - Answers The board shall elect annually a
president and a vice-president.
Who is the divisional director? - Answers The board shall operate under the terms of Chapter 1 of this
title, providing for a division director for the professional licensing boards division; and the division
director shall serve the board as provided by law.
How many meetings a year? Can there be called meetings? - Answers (b) The board shall hold at least
one regular meeting each year. Called meetings may be held at the discretion of the president or at the
written request of any two members of the board.
What is the purpose of the board? - Answers (d) The board shall from time to time adopt such rules and
regulations as it may deem necessary for the performance of its duties and shall provide for
examinations and pass upon the qualifications of the applicants for the practice of psychology.
The board shall adopt a seal, which must be affixed to all licenses issued by the board.
(d) The board shall from time to time adopt such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary for the
performance of its duties and shall provide for examinations and pass upon the qualifications of the
applicants for the practice of psychology.
, (e) Each member of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-
2.
What are the exceptions for people not licensed under this article to practice psychology? - Answers A
person who is not licensed under this article shall not practice psychology, shall not use the title
"psychologist," and shall not imply that he or she is a psychologist. If any person shall practice
psychology or hold himself or herself out as being engaged in the practice of psychology and shall not
then possess in full force a valid license to practice psychology under the laws of this state, such person
shall be in violation of this article. The following are exceptions:
(1) Nothing in this article shall require licensure for a person who is certified as a school psychologist by
the Professional Standards Commission while that person is working as an employee in an educational
institution recognized by the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as meeting satisfactory
accreditation standards, provided that no fees are charged directly to clients or through a third party;
(2) Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent the teaching of psychology or the conduct of
psychological research, provided that such teaching or research does not involve the delivery or
supervision of direct psychological services to individuals or groups of individuals by an unlicensed
person. Any person holding a doctoral degree in psychology while working as an employee in a research
laboratory, college, or university recognized by the board as meeting satisfactory accreditation
standards may use the title "psychologist" in conjunction with activities permitted by this paragraph,
provided that no fees are charged directly to clients or through a third party;
(3) Nothing in this article shall require licensure for a person who was engaged in the practice of
psychology as an employee of an agency or department of the state government, any of its political
subdivisions, or community service boards as defined in Code Section 37-2-
A candidate for such license shall furnish the board with satisfactory evidence that the candidate: -
Answers (1) Is of good moral character;
(2) Has completed the requirements of a doctoral degree from a professional training program in
applied psychology, including, but not limited to, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, industrial or
organizational psychology, or school psychology from an accredited educational institution recognized
by the board as maintaining satisfactory standards. Any person who has received a doctoral degree in
psychology from an accredited educational institution recognized by the board as maintaining
satisfactory standards and who has also completed an organized retraining program in applied
psychology acceptable to the board shall also meet the degree requirements of this paragraph;
(3) Has had at least two years of experience in psychology of a type considered by the board to be
qualifying in nature;
(4) Is competent in psychology, as shown by passing such examinations, written or oral, or both, as the
board deems necessary;
(5) Has not within the preceding six months failed an examination given by the board; and
How is the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists created? - Answers There is created a State Board
of Examiners of Psychologists, to consist of six members who shall be appointed by the Governor under
conditions set forth in this article.
Are board members liable to civil action? - Answers No member of the board shall be liable to civil
action for any act performed in good faith in the performance of that member's duties as prescribed by
law.
Who is appointed to the board? - Answers The Governor shall appoint members to serve on the board
so that the board shall at all times be composed of five members who are persons licensed as
psychologists under this article and one consumer member who is not licensed as a psychologist under
this article and who has no connection whatsoever with the practice or profession of psychology.
How long do board members serve? How are vacancies filled? How can board members be removed? -
Answers All six members of the board shall serve for terms of five years and until their successors are
appointed and qualified. Vacancies on the board shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired term
in the same manner as the original appointment, and members shall serve until their successors are
appointed and qualified. Any board member may be removed after notice and hearing for
incompetence, neglect of duty, malfeasance in office, or commission of a crime involving moral
turpitude.
How often is president of the board/ vice president elected? - Answers The board shall elect annually a
president and a vice-president.
Who is the divisional director? - Answers The board shall operate under the terms of Chapter 1 of this
title, providing for a division director for the professional licensing boards division; and the division
director shall serve the board as provided by law.
How many meetings a year? Can there be called meetings? - Answers (b) The board shall hold at least
one regular meeting each year. Called meetings may be held at the discretion of the president or at the
written request of any two members of the board.
What is the purpose of the board? - Answers (d) The board shall from time to time adopt such rules and
regulations as it may deem necessary for the performance of its duties and shall provide for
examinations and pass upon the qualifications of the applicants for the practice of psychology.
The board shall adopt a seal, which must be affixed to all licenses issued by the board.
(d) The board shall from time to time adopt such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary for the
performance of its duties and shall provide for examinations and pass upon the qualifications of the
applicants for the practice of psychology.
, (e) Each member of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-
2.
What are the exceptions for people not licensed under this article to practice psychology? - Answers A
person who is not licensed under this article shall not practice psychology, shall not use the title
"psychologist," and shall not imply that he or she is a psychologist. If any person shall practice
psychology or hold himself or herself out as being engaged in the practice of psychology and shall not
then possess in full force a valid license to practice psychology under the laws of this state, such person
shall be in violation of this article. The following are exceptions:
(1) Nothing in this article shall require licensure for a person who is certified as a school psychologist by
the Professional Standards Commission while that person is working as an employee in an educational
institution recognized by the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as meeting satisfactory
accreditation standards, provided that no fees are charged directly to clients or through a third party;
(2) Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent the teaching of psychology or the conduct of
psychological research, provided that such teaching or research does not involve the delivery or
supervision of direct psychological services to individuals or groups of individuals by an unlicensed
person. Any person holding a doctoral degree in psychology while working as an employee in a research
laboratory, college, or university recognized by the board as meeting satisfactory accreditation
standards may use the title "psychologist" in conjunction with activities permitted by this paragraph,
provided that no fees are charged directly to clients or through a third party;
(3) Nothing in this article shall require licensure for a person who was engaged in the practice of
psychology as an employee of an agency or department of the state government, any of its political
subdivisions, or community service boards as defined in Code Section 37-2-
A candidate for such license shall furnish the board with satisfactory evidence that the candidate: -
Answers (1) Is of good moral character;
(2) Has completed the requirements of a doctoral degree from a professional training program in
applied psychology, including, but not limited to, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, industrial or
organizational psychology, or school psychology from an accredited educational institution recognized
by the board as maintaining satisfactory standards. Any person who has received a doctoral degree in
psychology from an accredited educational institution recognized by the board as maintaining
satisfactory standards and who has also completed an organized retraining program in applied
psychology acceptable to the board shall also meet the degree requirements of this paragraph;
(3) Has had at least two years of experience in psychology of a type considered by the board to be
qualifying in nature;
(4) Is competent in psychology, as shown by passing such examinations, written or oral, or both, as the
board deems necessary;
(5) Has not within the preceding six months failed an examination given by the board; and
