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Massachusetts Psychology Jurisprudence
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Licensure & Eligibility
Q1: What is the minimum educational requirement to apply for licensure as a psychologist in
Massachusetts?
A) Master’s degree in psychology
B) Doctoral degree in psychology (PhD or PsyD)
C) Bachelor’s degree in psychology
D) Any graduate degree
Answer: B) Doctoral degree in psychology (PhD or PsyD)
Explanation: Massachusetts requires a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution
in psychology or a related field.
Q2: How many supervised postdoctoral hours are required for licensure?
A) 500 hours
B) 1,500 hours
C) 2,000 hours
D) 3,500 hours
Answer: D) 3,500 hours
Explanation: Massachusetts requires 3,500 hours of supervised postdoctoral experience to
be eligible for licensure.
,Q3: Which exam is required for Massachusetts psychologist licensure?
A) EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology)
B) LSAT
C) GRE
D) MCAT
Answer: A) EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology)
Explanation: The EPPP is the national licensing exam required for psychologists.
Q4: Can an applicant practice independently with a temporary license?
A) Yes, under supervision
B) Yes, without supervision
C) No, never
D) Only for research
Answer: A) Yes, under supervision
Explanation: Temporary or limited licenses allow practice under supervision until full licensure.
Q5: What is the purpose of the Massachusetts Psychology Jurisprudence Exam?
A) Test knowledge of state laws, regulations, and professional standards
B) Assess clinical skills
C) Evaluate research productivity
D) Assess teaching ability
Answer: A) Test knowledge of state laws, regulations, and professional standards
Q6: Who issues psychologist licenses in Massachusetts?
A) Board of Registration of Psychologists
B) Massachusetts Medical Society
C) Massachusetts Department of Education
D) Federal government
Answer: A) Board of Registration of Psychologists
Q7: How often must psychologists renew their license in Massachusetts?
A) Every 2 years
, B) Every year
C) Every 5 years
D) Every 10 years
Answer: A) Every 2 years
Explanation: Renewal requires compliance with continuing education and fee requirements.
Q8: Continuing education requirements for license renewal include:
A) 20 hours per year
B) 10 hours per year
C) None
D) Only ethics courses
Answer: A) 20 hours per year
Explanation: At least 20 hours of continuing education are required, including ethics and law
content.
Q9: Which of the following allows temporary practice while waiting for licensure?
A) Temporary license under supervision
B) Independent private practice
C) Research assistant position
D) Teaching at a university
Answer: A) Temporary license under supervision
Q10: Eligibility to sit for the Massachusetts Jurisprudence Exam requires:
A) Completion of required education, supervised experience, and EPPP
B) Only a doctoral degree
C) Only EPPP completion
D) Only supervised experience
Answer: A) Completion of required education, supervised experience, and EPPP
Scope of Practice
Q11: Psychologists in Massachusetts may:
A) Conduct psychological assessments, therapy, and research
B) Prescribe medication