Pennsylvania Psychology Law Exam with
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What is the purpose of the Professional Psychologists Practice Act? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔-Protect the public safety and welfare
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-Regulate and control in the public interest |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\
-Protect the public from unprofessional, improper, unauthorized and
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unqualified practice of psychology
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-Protect the public from unprofessional conduct by persons licensed
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to practice psychology
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Practice of Psychology - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔-Counseling and the
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use of psychological methods with persons or groups with
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adjustment problems in the areas of work, family, school, and
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personal relationships
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-Measuring and testing of personality, intelligence, aptitudes, and |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\
emotions
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-Offering services as a psychological consultant.
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Definition of Practice of Psychology - CORRECT ANSWERS|/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\
✔✔Application of established principles of learning, motivation,
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perception, thinking, and emotional relationships to problems of
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personality evaluation, group relations, and behavior adjustment.
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,Definition of Psychological Methods - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Application of principles of learning and motivation in an
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interpersonal situation with the objectives of modification of
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perception and adjustment, and requiring highly developed skills in
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the disciplines, techniques, and methods of altering through learning
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processes, attitudes, feelings, values, self-concept, personal goals
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and adaptive patterns
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Definition of Psychological Consulting - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Interpreting or reporting upon scientific fact or theory in
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psychology, rendering expert psychological opinion, psychological
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evaluation, or engaging in applied psychological research
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Definition of Measurement and Testing - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Psychological assessment and evaluation of abilities, attitudes,
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aptitudes, achievements, adjustments, motives, personality
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dynamics and/or other psychological attributes of individuals, or
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groups of individuals by means of standardized measurements or
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other methods, techniques or procedures recognized by the science
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and profession of psychology
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Exemptions from Professional Psychologists Practice Act - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔(1) Simple acts of persuasion or suggestion by one
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person to another, or to a group.
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,(2) Persons licensed to practice any of the healing arts in this
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Commonwealth
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(3) Qualified members of other recognized professions (e.g., clergy,
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drug and alcohol abuse counselors, mental health counselors)
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(4) Volunteers providing services in crisis or emergency situations.
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(4) Person employed as a psychologist by a Federal, State, county, or
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municipal agency, or other political subdivisions
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(5) Social Psychologists
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(6) Member of the faculty or staff of a duly accredited university,
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college, hospital or State-approved nonpublic school
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(7) Student, intern or resident in psychology, pursuing a course of
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study in a duly accredited university, provided that such practice and
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use of title constitute a part of his supervised course of study, and he
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is designated by such titles as "psychology intern," "psychology
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trainee," or other title clearly indicating such training status.
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(8) People conducting or presenting research or other scientific
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information regarding psychology
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(7) People meeting minimum qualifications for licensure on
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temporary assignment in the Commonwealth
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(8) I/O Psychologists
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(9) Clerical or administrative employe in the performance of duties
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incidental to and necessary to the work of a psychologist
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(10) School Psychologists
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(11) Psychologist licensed under this act employing and supervising
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postdoctoral individuals completing the experience requirement for
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, licensure who shall be designated as "psychology interns,"
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"psychology residents" or "psychological trainees."
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(12) Psychologist licensed under this act employing professional
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employes with graduate training in psychology.
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How many people are on the Board? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔9 - 8
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are appointed by the governor with approval of the Senate. The ninth
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is the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs. 2
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members are representatives of the public at large. 6 members are
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licensed psychologists, representing broad areas of psychology
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How long must people be residents of PA before serving on the
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Board? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔3 years
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How long are the terms of service for Board members? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔4 years or until a successor has been appointed. Not
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longer than 4 years, 6 months. If replacing a board member, serve for
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the remainder of that member's term. 2 term limit.
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How many Board members are needed for a quorum? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔A majority. Must be physically present to participate
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in Board business, unless suspended.
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What is the purpose of the Professional Psychologists Practice Act? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔-Protect the public safety and welfare
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-Regulate and control in the public interest |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\
-Protect the public from unprofessional, improper, unauthorized and
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unqualified practice of psychology
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-Protect the public from unprofessional conduct by persons licensed
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to practice psychology
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Practice of Psychology - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔-Counseling and the
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use of psychological methods with persons or groups with
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adjustment problems in the areas of work, family, school, and
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personal relationships
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-Measuring and testing of personality, intelligence, aptitudes, and |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\
emotions
|/\
-Offering services as a psychological consultant.
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Definition of Practice of Psychology - CORRECT ANSWERS|/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\
✔✔Application of established principles of learning, motivation,
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perception, thinking, and emotional relationships to problems of
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personality evaluation, group relations, and behavior adjustment.
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,Definition of Psychological Methods - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Application of principles of learning and motivation in an
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interpersonal situation with the objectives of modification of
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perception and adjustment, and requiring highly developed skills in
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the disciplines, techniques, and methods of altering through learning
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processes, attitudes, feelings, values, self-concept, personal goals
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and adaptive patterns
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Definition of Psychological Consulting - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Interpreting or reporting upon scientific fact or theory in
|/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\
psychology, rendering expert psychological opinion, psychological
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evaluation, or engaging in applied psychological research
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Definition of Measurement and Testing - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Psychological assessment and evaluation of abilities, attitudes,
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aptitudes, achievements, adjustments, motives, personality
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dynamics and/or other psychological attributes of individuals, or
|/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\
groups of individuals by means of standardized measurements or
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other methods, techniques or procedures recognized by the science
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and profession of psychology
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Exemptions from Professional Psychologists Practice Act - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔(1) Simple acts of persuasion or suggestion by one
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person to another, or to a group.
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,(2) Persons licensed to practice any of the healing arts in this
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Commonwealth
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(3) Qualified members of other recognized professions (e.g., clergy,
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drug and alcohol abuse counselors, mental health counselors)
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(4) Volunteers providing services in crisis or emergency situations.
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(4) Person employed as a psychologist by a Federal, State, county, or
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municipal agency, or other political subdivisions
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(5) Social Psychologists
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(6) Member of the faculty or staff of a duly accredited university,
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college, hospital or State-approved nonpublic school
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(7) Student, intern or resident in psychology, pursuing a course of
|/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\
study in a duly accredited university, provided that such practice and
|/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\
use of title constitute a part of his supervised course of study, and he
|/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\
is designated by such titles as "psychology intern," "psychology
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trainee," or other title clearly indicating such training status.
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(8) People conducting or presenting research or other scientific
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information regarding psychology
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(7) People meeting minimum qualifications for licensure on
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temporary assignment in the Commonwealth
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(8) I/O Psychologists
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(9) Clerical or administrative employe in the performance of duties
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incidental to and necessary to the work of a psychologist
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(10) School Psychologists
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(11) Psychologist licensed under this act employing and supervising
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postdoctoral individuals completing the experience requirement for
|/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\
, licensure who shall be designated as "psychology interns,"
|/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\
"psychology residents" or "psychological trainees."
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(12) Psychologist licensed under this act employing professional
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employes with graduate training in psychology.
|/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\
How many people are on the Board? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔9 - 8
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are appointed by the governor with approval of the Senate. The ninth
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is the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs. 2
|/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\
members are representatives of the public at large. 6 members are
|/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\
licensed psychologists, representing broad areas of psychology
|/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\ |/\
How long must people be residents of PA before serving on the
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Board? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔3 years
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How long are the terms of service for Board members? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔4 years or until a successor has been appointed. Not
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longer than 4 years, 6 months. If replacing a board member, serve for
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the remainder of that member's term. 2 term limit.
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How many Board members are needed for a quorum? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔A majority. Must be physically present to participate
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in Board business, unless suspended.
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