MARYLAND PSYCHOLOGY
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM –
COMPLETE PRACTICE TEST
(2026)
Question 1
A psychologist licensed in Maryland wishes to provide telehealth services to a client
who is currently traveling in Virginia. The psychologist has no license in Virginia. What is
the most appropriate course of action?
A) Proceed with telehealth because the psychologist’s Maryland license covers border
states under reciprocity.
B) Provide services only if the client returns to Maryland within 30 days.
C) Cease services and refer the client to a Virginia-licensed psychologist unless an
emergency exemption applies.
D) Obtain verbal consent from the client to waive Virginia’s licensing requirements.
ANSWER: C
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect – Maryland license does not automatically extend to other states;
Virginia has its own licensing laws.
• B: Incorrect – Future return does not justify current unlicensed practice.
• C: Correct – Psychology interjurisdictional compact (PSYPACT) not yet fully
adopted by both states in this scenario; otherwise, out-of-state practice requires
compliance with Virginia law.
• D: Incorrect – Clients cannot waive state licensing requirements.
Question 2
Under Maryland law, what is the maximum number of continuing education (CE) credits
,that can be earned through home study in a renewal cycle?
A) 10 credits
B) 15 credits
C) 20 credits
D) 40 credits
ANSWER: A
Rationale:
• A: Correct – Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists allows max 10 home
study credits per 2-year cycle.
• B: Incorrect – Exceeds limit.
• C: Incorrect – This is total CE for some categories but not home study.
• D: Incorrect – 40 is total CE required for some health professions, not
psychologists in MD.
Question 3
A psychologist receives a subpoena for a client’s therapy records in a civil custody
case. The client has not signed a release. The psychologist should:
A) Immediately produce the records to avoid contempt of court.
B) Assert the psychotherapist-patient privilege on behalf of the client.
C) Redact all identifying information and then comply.
D) Contact the judge privately to explain confidentiality.
ANSWER: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect – Subpoena alone does not override privilege without court order.
• B: Correct – Maryland law recognizes psychotherapist-patient privilege;
psychologist must assert it unless client consents or court orders disclosure after
in-camera review.
• C: Incorrect – Redaction does not negate privilege; still protected communication.
• D: Incorrect – Ex parte communication with judge is unethical.
Question 4
How many hours of continuing education in ethics are required per renewal cycle for
Maryland psychologists?
A) 1 hour
B) 3 hours
C) 5 hours
D) 10 hours
,ANSWER: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect – Below minimum.
• B: Correct – Maryland requires 3 hours of ethics CE per 2-year renewal.
• C: Incorrect – 5 is not the requirement.
• D: Incorrect – Overstated.
Question 5
A psychologist suspects that an adult client with mild intellectual disability is being
financially exploited by a caregiver. The client does not want any report made. Under
Maryland law, the psychologist must:
A) Respect client autonomy and take no action.
B) Report to Adult Protective Services (APS) because the client is a vulnerable adult.
C) Report to law enforcement only if the amount exceeds $5,000.
D) Seek a court order before reporting.
ANSWER: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect – Vulnerable adult abuse reporting is mandatory in MD.
• B: Correct – Maryland law mandates reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or
exploitation of vulnerable adults (age 18+ with disability) to APS.
• C: Incorrect – No financial threshold; any amount triggers reporting.
• D: Incorrect – No court order needed; report immediately.
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for licensure by endorsement in Maryland?
A) Current active license in another state.
B) EPPP score of at least 500.
C) Doctoral degree from an APA/CPA-accredited program.
D) Two years of supervised experience post-doctoral.
ANSWER: D
Rationale:
• A: Required – Must hold active license elsewhere.
• B: Required – Minimum EPPP 500.
• C: Required – Accreditation required.
• D: Correct – Post-doctoral supervised experience not required for endorsement;
only for initial licensure without a prior license.
, Question 7
A licensed psychologist in Maryland begins a romantic relationship with a former client 3
years after termination. The therapy lasted 6 months for adjustment disorder. Under
Maryland law and APA Ethics Code:
A) Permitted if client initiates the relationship.
B) Permitted because 2 years have passed.
C) Prohibited because the relationship is always unethical.
D) Permitted only after a written waiver.
ANSWER: C
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect – Client initiation does not negate ethical prohibition.
• B: Incorrect – APA Ethics Code forbids sexual relationships with former clients
indefinitely (Standard 10.08).
• C: Correct – Maryland adopts APA Ethics Code; no time limit exception.
• D: Incorrect – No waiver possible.
Question 8
How often must Maryland psychologists renew their license?
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
ANSWER: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect – Not annual.
• B: Correct – Biennial renewal by March 31 of even-numbered years.
• C: Incorrect – Not triennial.
• D: Incorrect – Not 5-year.
Question 9
A psychologist receives a request from a parent for records of their 16-year-old child
who is in therapy. The child objects to disclosure. The psychologist should:
A) Release records to parent because minor cannot consent.
B) Release only if parent is the legal guardian and child is not mature.
C) Not release without minor’s written consent or court order.
D) Release after redacting process notes.
ANSWER: C
Rationale:
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM –
COMPLETE PRACTICE TEST
(2026)
Question 1
A psychologist licensed in Maryland wishes to provide telehealth services to a client
who is currently traveling in Virginia. The psychologist has no license in Virginia. What is
the most appropriate course of action?
A) Proceed with telehealth because the psychologist’s Maryland license covers border
states under reciprocity.
B) Provide services only if the client returns to Maryland within 30 days.
C) Cease services and refer the client to a Virginia-licensed psychologist unless an
emergency exemption applies.
D) Obtain verbal consent from the client to waive Virginia’s licensing requirements.
ANSWER: C
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect – Maryland license does not automatically extend to other states;
Virginia has its own licensing laws.
• B: Incorrect – Future return does not justify current unlicensed practice.
• C: Correct – Psychology interjurisdictional compact (PSYPACT) not yet fully
adopted by both states in this scenario; otherwise, out-of-state practice requires
compliance with Virginia law.
• D: Incorrect – Clients cannot waive state licensing requirements.
Question 2
Under Maryland law, what is the maximum number of continuing education (CE) credits
,that can be earned through home study in a renewal cycle?
A) 10 credits
B) 15 credits
C) 20 credits
D) 40 credits
ANSWER: A
Rationale:
• A: Correct – Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists allows max 10 home
study credits per 2-year cycle.
• B: Incorrect – Exceeds limit.
• C: Incorrect – This is total CE for some categories but not home study.
• D: Incorrect – 40 is total CE required for some health professions, not
psychologists in MD.
Question 3
A psychologist receives a subpoena for a client’s therapy records in a civil custody
case. The client has not signed a release. The psychologist should:
A) Immediately produce the records to avoid contempt of court.
B) Assert the psychotherapist-patient privilege on behalf of the client.
C) Redact all identifying information and then comply.
D) Contact the judge privately to explain confidentiality.
ANSWER: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect – Subpoena alone does not override privilege without court order.
• B: Correct – Maryland law recognizes psychotherapist-patient privilege;
psychologist must assert it unless client consents or court orders disclosure after
in-camera review.
• C: Incorrect – Redaction does not negate privilege; still protected communication.
• D: Incorrect – Ex parte communication with judge is unethical.
Question 4
How many hours of continuing education in ethics are required per renewal cycle for
Maryland psychologists?
A) 1 hour
B) 3 hours
C) 5 hours
D) 10 hours
,ANSWER: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect – Below minimum.
• B: Correct – Maryland requires 3 hours of ethics CE per 2-year renewal.
• C: Incorrect – 5 is not the requirement.
• D: Incorrect – Overstated.
Question 5
A psychologist suspects that an adult client with mild intellectual disability is being
financially exploited by a caregiver. The client does not want any report made. Under
Maryland law, the psychologist must:
A) Respect client autonomy and take no action.
B) Report to Adult Protective Services (APS) because the client is a vulnerable adult.
C) Report to law enforcement only if the amount exceeds $5,000.
D) Seek a court order before reporting.
ANSWER: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect – Vulnerable adult abuse reporting is mandatory in MD.
• B: Correct – Maryland law mandates reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or
exploitation of vulnerable adults (age 18+ with disability) to APS.
• C: Incorrect – No financial threshold; any amount triggers reporting.
• D: Incorrect – No court order needed; report immediately.
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for licensure by endorsement in Maryland?
A) Current active license in another state.
B) EPPP score of at least 500.
C) Doctoral degree from an APA/CPA-accredited program.
D) Two years of supervised experience post-doctoral.
ANSWER: D
Rationale:
• A: Required – Must hold active license elsewhere.
• B: Required – Minimum EPPP 500.
• C: Required – Accreditation required.
• D: Correct – Post-doctoral supervised experience not required for endorsement;
only for initial licensure without a prior license.
, Question 7
A licensed psychologist in Maryland begins a romantic relationship with a former client 3
years after termination. The therapy lasted 6 months for adjustment disorder. Under
Maryland law and APA Ethics Code:
A) Permitted if client initiates the relationship.
B) Permitted because 2 years have passed.
C) Prohibited because the relationship is always unethical.
D) Permitted only after a written waiver.
ANSWER: C
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect – Client initiation does not negate ethical prohibition.
• B: Incorrect – APA Ethics Code forbids sexual relationships with former clients
indefinitely (Standard 10.08).
• C: Correct – Maryland adopts APA Ethics Code; no time limit exception.
• D: Incorrect – No waiver possible.
Question 8
How often must Maryland psychologists renew their license?
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
ANSWER: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect – Not annual.
• B: Correct – Biennial renewal by March 31 of even-numbered years.
• C: Incorrect – Not triennial.
• D: Incorrect – Not 5-year.
Question 9
A psychologist receives a request from a parent for records of their 16-year-old child
who is in therapy. The child objects to disclosure. The psychologist should:
A) Release records to parent because minor cannot consent.
B) Release only if parent is the legal guardian and child is not mature.
C) Not release without minor’s written consent or court order.
D) Release after redacting process notes.
ANSWER: C
Rationale:
