Maryland Psychology Jurisprudence Exam — A
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Introduction
The Maryland Psychology Jurisprudence Exam is a required examination for
psychologists seeking licensure in the state of Maryland. It tests knowledge of the
Maryland Psychologists Act (Title 18 of the Health Occupations Article), Board
regulations, ethical standards, and legal requirements governing psychological
practice. This comprehensive question bank covers all major content areas
including Board functions, licensure requirements, continuing education,
supervision, ethical standards, confidentiality, child abuse reporting, medical
records, and disciplinary procedures. Each question includes multiple-choice
answers with detailed rationales to enhance understanding and retention of critical
material.
1. What is the primary function of the Maryland Board of Examiners of
Psychologists?
A) Providing direct psychological services to consumers
B) Licensing psychologists, approving associates, and investigating complaints
C) Setting fees for psychological services statewide
D) Employing psychologists for state agencies
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Board's functions include licensing psychologists, approving psych
associates, renewing licenses, reviewing CE, promulgating regulations, interpreting
scope of practice, educating licensees, and investigating complaints. The Board
does not provide direct services, set fees, or employ psychologists for state
agencies.
,2. How many supervised experience hours are required for licensure in
Maryland?
A) 1,500 hours over 1 year
B) 2,000 hours over 2 years
C) 3,250 hours across 2 years
D) 4,000 hours across 3 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maryland requires 3,250 hours of supervised experience across 2 years,
with 75% by a psychologist, 2 hours for every 20 hours of experience plus other
learning activities.
3. What is the passing score requirement for the Maryland state jurisprudence
exam?
A) 65%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The requirement to pass the MD exam is 75%.
4. What is the passing score for the EPPP (Part I)?
A) 60% (scaled score 450)
B) 70% (scaled score 500)
C) 75% (scaled score 550)
D) 80% (scaled score 600)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The requirement to pass the EPPP (Part I) is 70% (scaled score 500).
Before 2002, the requirement was 73%.
,5. Which of the following is an acceptable doctoral program for licensure in
Maryland?
A) Any doctoral program in psychology
B) A program accredited by APA or Canadian Psychological Association
C) A program with at least 50% psychology coursework
D) A program approved by the state legislature
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Requirements include: (1) accredited by APA or Canadian
Psychological Association, (2) listed by the National Register of Health Service
Providers in Psychology, or meets requirements if earned outside US/Canada.
Exceptions exist for degrees earned before 1981 (US) or 1988 (Canada).
6. Why would a psychologist go on inactive status?
A) To avoid paying license fees permanently
B) Because they are leaving the state and may return to practice later
C) To avoid continuing education requirements
D) To practice without supervision
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inactive status is for psychologists leaving the state who may return to
practice later.
7. How long does inactive status last before it must be renewed?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years, renewable for an additional 2 years
C) 3 years, renewable for an additional 3 years
D) 5 years
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: Inactive status lasts 2 years and can be renewed for an additional 2
years.
8. What must a psychologist do to reactivate their license from inactive status?
A) Simply pay a fee
B) Apply, pay fee, prove CE requirements, and submit to criminal background
check if inactive for 1 or more years
C) Retake the EPPP
D) Complete a new supervised experience requirement
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To reactivate: apply, pay fee, prove CE requirements, submit to
criminal history/background check if inactive for 1 or more years.
9. When do Maryland psychologists renew their licenses?
A) Every year on January 1
B) Every other year on March 31
C) Every three years on December 31
D) Every five years on their birthday
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Renewal occurs every other year on March 31.
10. How long after revocation can a psychologist reapply for licensure?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A psychologist can reapply for licensure 5 years after revocation.
Comprehensive Review of 600+ Practice Questions
with Solutions and Explanations| Pass Guarantee
Introduction
The Maryland Psychology Jurisprudence Exam is a required examination for
psychologists seeking licensure in the state of Maryland. It tests knowledge of the
Maryland Psychologists Act (Title 18 of the Health Occupations Article), Board
regulations, ethical standards, and legal requirements governing psychological
practice. This comprehensive question bank covers all major content areas
including Board functions, licensure requirements, continuing education,
supervision, ethical standards, confidentiality, child abuse reporting, medical
records, and disciplinary procedures. Each question includes multiple-choice
answers with detailed rationales to enhance understanding and retention of critical
material.
1. What is the primary function of the Maryland Board of Examiners of
Psychologists?
A) Providing direct psychological services to consumers
B) Licensing psychologists, approving associates, and investigating complaints
C) Setting fees for psychological services statewide
D) Employing psychologists for state agencies
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Board's functions include licensing psychologists, approving psych
associates, renewing licenses, reviewing CE, promulgating regulations, interpreting
scope of practice, educating licensees, and investigating complaints. The Board
does not provide direct services, set fees, or employ psychologists for state
agencies.
,2. How many supervised experience hours are required for licensure in
Maryland?
A) 1,500 hours over 1 year
B) 2,000 hours over 2 years
C) 3,250 hours across 2 years
D) 4,000 hours across 3 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maryland requires 3,250 hours of supervised experience across 2 years,
with 75% by a psychologist, 2 hours for every 20 hours of experience plus other
learning activities.
3. What is the passing score requirement for the Maryland state jurisprudence
exam?
A) 65%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The requirement to pass the MD exam is 75%.
4. What is the passing score for the EPPP (Part I)?
A) 60% (scaled score 450)
B) 70% (scaled score 500)
C) 75% (scaled score 550)
D) 80% (scaled score 600)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The requirement to pass the EPPP (Part I) is 70% (scaled score 500).
Before 2002, the requirement was 73%.
,5. Which of the following is an acceptable doctoral program for licensure in
Maryland?
A) Any doctoral program in psychology
B) A program accredited by APA or Canadian Psychological Association
C) A program with at least 50% psychology coursework
D) A program approved by the state legislature
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Requirements include: (1) accredited by APA or Canadian
Psychological Association, (2) listed by the National Register of Health Service
Providers in Psychology, or meets requirements if earned outside US/Canada.
Exceptions exist for degrees earned before 1981 (US) or 1988 (Canada).
6. Why would a psychologist go on inactive status?
A) To avoid paying license fees permanently
B) Because they are leaving the state and may return to practice later
C) To avoid continuing education requirements
D) To practice without supervision
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inactive status is for psychologists leaving the state who may return to
practice later.
7. How long does inactive status last before it must be renewed?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years, renewable for an additional 2 years
C) 3 years, renewable for an additional 3 years
D) 5 years
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: Inactive status lasts 2 years and can be renewed for an additional 2
years.
8. What must a psychologist do to reactivate their license from inactive status?
A) Simply pay a fee
B) Apply, pay fee, prove CE requirements, and submit to criminal background
check if inactive for 1 or more years
C) Retake the EPPP
D) Complete a new supervised experience requirement
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To reactivate: apply, pay fee, prove CE requirements, submit to
criminal history/background check if inactive for 1 or more years.
9. When do Maryland psychologists renew their licenses?
A) Every year on January 1
B) Every other year on March 31
C) Every three years on December 31
D) Every five years on their birthday
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Renewal occurs every other year on March 31.
10. How long after revocation can a psychologist reapply for licensure?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A psychologist can reapply for licensure 5 years after revocation.
