MARYLAND PSYCHOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM – QUESTIONS AND
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Core Domains
Maryland State-Specific Laws and Regulations (Health Occupations Article,
Annotated Code of Maryland)
Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) Title 10, Subtitle 36 – Board of
Examiners of Psychologists
Ethical Principles and Standards of Conduct (APA Ethics Code) Applicable in
Maryland
Informed Consent, Confidentiality, and Privileged Communication
Mandatory Reporting Requirements (Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, Duty to
Protect/Warn)
Record Keeping, Maintenance, and Retention Requirements
Licensing, Certification, and Scope of Practice for Psychologists and Supervisees
Supervision, Delegation, and Unlicensed Practice Prohibitions
Telepsychology and Technology-Assisted Practice Standards
Advertising, Fee Splitting, and Professional Boundaries
Introduction
This comprehensive assessment is designed to evaluate a candidate's knowledge
and application of the Maryland Psychology Jurisprudence Exam content. It
measures mastery of the specific legal and regulatory statutes governing the
,practice of psychology within the state, as established by the Maryland Board of
Examiners of Psychologists. The examination also tests the integration of ethical
principles and standards of professional conduct as they apply to real-world
scenarios. Through a combination of foundational knowledge questions and
complex, scenario-based items, candidates are challenged to demonstrate their
readiness to practice safely and competently. Success requires not only recall of
specific laws but also the ability to apply critical thinking and sound professional
judgment in clinical, supervisory, and administrative contexts.
Section One: Questions 1–50
1. A psychologist licensed in Maryland is moving their practice to a new
physical location within the same county. According to COMAR regulations,
what is the required timeframe for notifying the Maryland Board of Examiners
of Psychologists of this address change?
A. Within 10 business days
B. Within 30 calendar days
C. Within 15 calendar days
D. Within 45 calendar days
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Within 30 calendar days
🔴 Explanation: COMAR 10.36.03.05 requires licensees to notify the Board in
writing of any change in their primary practice address or contact information
within 30 calendar days to maintain accurate public records.
2. A psychologist is providing therapy to a 16-year-old client. The parents are
divorced and share legal custody. The father requests a copy of his child's
therapy records. What should the psychologist do first?
,A. Immediately release the records to the father as he is a legal custodian
B. Release the records only if the mother provides written consent
C. Seek a court order before releasing any records
D. Clarify the custody agreement and any restrictions on mental health
information access
🟢 Correct Answer: D. Clarify the custody agreement and any restrictions on
mental health information access
🔴 Explanation: In cases of shared legal custody, psychologists must first
understand the specific terms of the custody order, as it may detail how decisions
regarding mental health treatment and records are made, especially if the
treatment was initiated by one parent. HIPAA and Maryland law generally allow
disclosure to a personal representative (parent), but the psychologist must be
aware of any state or court-ordered restrictions.
3. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Privacy Rule, which of the following is considered a permitted disclosure
without the client's specific authorization?
A. Disclosure to a client's employer for fitness-for-duty purposes
B. Disclosure to the client's spouse about the content of therapy sessions
C. Disclosure to a covered entity for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations
(TPO)
D. Disclosure to a newspaper for a story on mental health
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Disclosure to a covered entity for treatment, payment, or
healthcare operations (TPO)
🔴 Explanation: HIPAA permits covered entities to use and disclose protected
health information for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations without
specific patient authorization, provided reasonable safeguards are in place. Other
options require specific authorization or are not permitted disclosures.
, 4. A licensed psychologist in Maryland is supervising a post-doctoral fellow.
According to COMAR, what is the minimum number of hours of in-person,
face-to-face supervision required per week?
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 3 hours
D. 4 hours
🟢 Correct Answer: A. 1 hour
🔴 Explanation: COMAR 10.36.08.02 stipulates that a licensed psychologist
supervising a psychology associate or post-doctoral fellow must provide at least
one hour of direct, face-to-face supervision per week for each supervisee.
Additional supervision may be required based on the supervisee's needs or the
practice setting.
5. Which of the following best describes the core principle of beneficence as
outlined in the APA Ethics Code?
A. Psychologists seek to promote the welfare and rights of those with whom they
work professionally
B. Psychologists avoid doing harm to their clients, students, and research
participants
C. Psychologists establish relationships of trust with those with whom they work
D. Psychologists respect the rights of individuals to privacy and confidentiality
🟢 Correct Answer: A. Psychologists seek to promote the welfare and rights of
those with whom they work professionally
🔴 Explanation: Standard 2.01 of the APA Ethics Code defines beneficence as the
responsibility to benefit those with whom psychologists work and to safeguard
ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES |
DOWNLOAD AND PASS | LATEST EXAM UPDATE 2026/2027
Core Domains
Maryland State-Specific Laws and Regulations (Health Occupations Article,
Annotated Code of Maryland)
Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) Title 10, Subtitle 36 – Board of
Examiners of Psychologists
Ethical Principles and Standards of Conduct (APA Ethics Code) Applicable in
Maryland
Informed Consent, Confidentiality, and Privileged Communication
Mandatory Reporting Requirements (Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, Duty to
Protect/Warn)
Record Keeping, Maintenance, and Retention Requirements
Licensing, Certification, and Scope of Practice for Psychologists and Supervisees
Supervision, Delegation, and Unlicensed Practice Prohibitions
Telepsychology and Technology-Assisted Practice Standards
Advertising, Fee Splitting, and Professional Boundaries
Introduction
This comprehensive assessment is designed to evaluate a candidate's knowledge
and application of the Maryland Psychology Jurisprudence Exam content. It
measures mastery of the specific legal and regulatory statutes governing the
,practice of psychology within the state, as established by the Maryland Board of
Examiners of Psychologists. The examination also tests the integration of ethical
principles and standards of professional conduct as they apply to real-world
scenarios. Through a combination of foundational knowledge questions and
complex, scenario-based items, candidates are challenged to demonstrate their
readiness to practice safely and competently. Success requires not only recall of
specific laws but also the ability to apply critical thinking and sound professional
judgment in clinical, supervisory, and administrative contexts.
Section One: Questions 1–50
1. A psychologist licensed in Maryland is moving their practice to a new
physical location within the same county. According to COMAR regulations,
what is the required timeframe for notifying the Maryland Board of Examiners
of Psychologists of this address change?
A. Within 10 business days
B. Within 30 calendar days
C. Within 15 calendar days
D. Within 45 calendar days
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Within 30 calendar days
🔴 Explanation: COMAR 10.36.03.05 requires licensees to notify the Board in
writing of any change in their primary practice address or contact information
within 30 calendar days to maintain accurate public records.
2. A psychologist is providing therapy to a 16-year-old client. The parents are
divorced and share legal custody. The father requests a copy of his child's
therapy records. What should the psychologist do first?
,A. Immediately release the records to the father as he is a legal custodian
B. Release the records only if the mother provides written consent
C. Seek a court order before releasing any records
D. Clarify the custody agreement and any restrictions on mental health
information access
🟢 Correct Answer: D. Clarify the custody agreement and any restrictions on
mental health information access
🔴 Explanation: In cases of shared legal custody, psychologists must first
understand the specific terms of the custody order, as it may detail how decisions
regarding mental health treatment and records are made, especially if the
treatment was initiated by one parent. HIPAA and Maryland law generally allow
disclosure to a personal representative (parent), but the psychologist must be
aware of any state or court-ordered restrictions.
3. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Privacy Rule, which of the following is considered a permitted disclosure
without the client's specific authorization?
A. Disclosure to a client's employer for fitness-for-duty purposes
B. Disclosure to the client's spouse about the content of therapy sessions
C. Disclosure to a covered entity for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations
(TPO)
D. Disclosure to a newspaper for a story on mental health
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Disclosure to a covered entity for treatment, payment, or
healthcare operations (TPO)
🔴 Explanation: HIPAA permits covered entities to use and disclose protected
health information for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations without
specific patient authorization, provided reasonable safeguards are in place. Other
options require specific authorization or are not permitted disclosures.
, 4. A licensed psychologist in Maryland is supervising a post-doctoral fellow.
According to COMAR, what is the minimum number of hours of in-person,
face-to-face supervision required per week?
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 3 hours
D. 4 hours
🟢 Correct Answer: A. 1 hour
🔴 Explanation: COMAR 10.36.08.02 stipulates that a licensed psychologist
supervising a psychology associate or post-doctoral fellow must provide at least
one hour of direct, face-to-face supervision per week for each supervisee.
Additional supervision may be required based on the supervisee's needs or the
practice setting.
5. Which of the following best describes the core principle of beneficence as
outlined in the APA Ethics Code?
A. Psychologists seek to promote the welfare and rights of those with whom they
work professionally
B. Psychologists avoid doing harm to their clients, students, and research
participants
C. Psychologists establish relationships of trust with those with whom they work
D. Psychologists respect the rights of individuals to privacy and confidentiality
🟢 Correct Answer: A. Psychologists seek to promote the welfare and rights of
those with whom they work professionally
🔴 Explanation: Standard 2.01 of the APA Ethics Code defines beneficence as the
responsibility to benefit those with whom psychologists work and to safeguard
