PENNSYLVANIA PSYCHOLOGY LAW EXAM
Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology
Jurisprudence Assessment 2026/2027 Edition |
Official Examination
Core Content Areas (90 Total Questions)
• Professional Psychologists Practice Act & Definitions (12 Qs)
• Licensure Requirements & Qualifications (12 Qs)
• Scope of Practice & Professional Standards (10 Qs)
• Code of Ethics & Ethical Obligations (12 Qs)
• Continuing Education Requirements (10 Qs)
• Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting (Act 31) (8 Qs)
• Confidentiality, Privacy & Records (8 Qs)
• Disciplinary Actions & Unprofessional Conduct (8 Qs)
• PSYPACT & Interstate Practice (6 Qs)
• Examinations & Licensure by Endorsement (4 Qs)
Detailed Content Breakdown
• Professional Psychologists Practice Act Overview & Purpose (4 Qs)
• Definitions: Practice of Psychology, Psychological Methods (4 Qs)
• Exemptions from Licensure (4 Qs)
• Licensure Requirements: Doctoral Degree & Examinations (4 Qs)
• Supervised Experience Requirements (4 Qs)
• Application Process & Documentation (4 Qs)
• Scope of Competence & Practice Boundaries (4 Qs)
, • Code of Ethics: Principles & Application (6 Qs)
• Ethical Violations & Reporting (6 Qs)
• Continuing Education: 30-Hour Biennial Requirement (4 Qs)
• Ethics, Child Abuse, & Suicide Prevention CE Requirements (4 Qs)
• CE Documentation & Audit Requirements (2 Qs)
• Act 31: Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting (6 Qs)
• Mandated Reporter Responsibilities (2 Qs)
• Confidentiality & HIPAA Compliance (4 Qs)
• Minor Consent & Treatment Confidentiality (2 Qs)
• Record-Keeping & Documentation Standards (2 Qs)
• Disciplinary Grounds & Board Authority (6 Qs)
• Unprofessional Conduct & Moral Character (2 Qs)
• PSYPACT: Telepsychology & Temporary Practice (4 Qs)
• Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC) (2 Qs)
• EPPP & PPLE Examinations (2 Qs)
• Licensure by Endorsement & Act 41 (2 Qs)
1. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the
Pennsylvania Professional Psychologists Practice Act?
A. To establish guidelines for specific therapeutic techniques and modalities
B. To regulate the educational requirements for psychology students
C. To protect the public by regulating the practice of psychology
D. To set standardized fees for psychological services across the state
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary purpose of the Professional Psychologists Practice
Act (Act of March 23, 1972, P.L.136, No.52) is to protect the public by ensuring
that psychologists are qualified, competent, and adhere to professional
,standards of practice. The Act provides for the licensing of psychologists,
makes certain acts illegal, and establishes penalties for violations. It does not
establish therapy techniques, set fees, or primarily regulate educational
requirements.
2. The Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology is responsible for:
A. Regulating only licensed psychologists' private practices
B. Regulating the practice of psychology through licensure, registration,
certification, and discipline
C. Setting mental health policies for the Commonwealth
D. Licensing all mental health professionals in Pennsylvania
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The State Board of Psychology is responsible for regulating the
practice of psychology through licensure, registration, certification, and
discipline of those engaged in the practice of psychology in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Board regulates psychologists as well as
the unlicensed practice of psychology. The Board does not regulate all mental
health professionals or set broad mental health policies.
3. According to the Professional Psychologists Practice Act, the "practice
of psychology" is defined as:
A. Providing counseling services to individuals and families
B. Offering to render or rendering services for remuneration involving
psychological methods
C. Teaching psychology courses at accredited universities
D. Conducting research in behavioral science
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The "practice of psychology" is defined as offering to render or
rendering to individuals, corporations, institutions, governmental agencies, or
the public for remuneration any service involving the application of
established principles of learning, motivation, perception, thinking, and
emotional relationships. Teaching and research are not typically considered
, the practice of psychology under the Act unless they involve direct service
delivery.
4. Only the holder of a current license shall have the right and privilege
of:
A. Providing any form of mental health counseling
B. Using the title "psychologist" and practicing psychology
C. Teaching psychology at the university level
D. Supervising psychology students in training
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Only the holder of a current license shall have the right and
privilege of using the title "psychologist" and of practicing psychology. Other
professionals may use official titles and engage in the practice of psychology
insofar as they are excepted from licensure by applicable provisions under
section 3 of the Act.
5. A psychologist practicing as a sole proprietor may do business under a
fictitious name provided that:
A. The name is registered with the county and approved by the Board
B. The name is not false, misleading, or deceptive and complies with the Code
of Ethics
C. The name includes the word "psychology" in the title
D. The name is registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A psychologist practicing as a sole proprietor or in association
with other psychologists in a business form other than a professional
corporation may do business under a fictitious name. However, names which
violate the Code of Ethics or which, when regarded in their entirety, are false,
misleading, or deceptive will be disapproved.
Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology
Jurisprudence Assessment 2026/2027 Edition |
Official Examination
Core Content Areas (90 Total Questions)
• Professional Psychologists Practice Act & Definitions (12 Qs)
• Licensure Requirements & Qualifications (12 Qs)
• Scope of Practice & Professional Standards (10 Qs)
• Code of Ethics & Ethical Obligations (12 Qs)
• Continuing Education Requirements (10 Qs)
• Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting (Act 31) (8 Qs)
• Confidentiality, Privacy & Records (8 Qs)
• Disciplinary Actions & Unprofessional Conduct (8 Qs)
• PSYPACT & Interstate Practice (6 Qs)
• Examinations & Licensure by Endorsement (4 Qs)
Detailed Content Breakdown
• Professional Psychologists Practice Act Overview & Purpose (4 Qs)
• Definitions: Practice of Psychology, Psychological Methods (4 Qs)
• Exemptions from Licensure (4 Qs)
• Licensure Requirements: Doctoral Degree & Examinations (4 Qs)
• Supervised Experience Requirements (4 Qs)
• Application Process & Documentation (4 Qs)
• Scope of Competence & Practice Boundaries (4 Qs)
, • Code of Ethics: Principles & Application (6 Qs)
• Ethical Violations & Reporting (6 Qs)
• Continuing Education: 30-Hour Biennial Requirement (4 Qs)
• Ethics, Child Abuse, & Suicide Prevention CE Requirements (4 Qs)
• CE Documentation & Audit Requirements (2 Qs)
• Act 31: Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting (6 Qs)
• Mandated Reporter Responsibilities (2 Qs)
• Confidentiality & HIPAA Compliance (4 Qs)
• Minor Consent & Treatment Confidentiality (2 Qs)
• Record-Keeping & Documentation Standards (2 Qs)
• Disciplinary Grounds & Board Authority (6 Qs)
• Unprofessional Conduct & Moral Character (2 Qs)
• PSYPACT: Telepsychology & Temporary Practice (4 Qs)
• Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC) (2 Qs)
• EPPP & PPLE Examinations (2 Qs)
• Licensure by Endorsement & Act 41 (2 Qs)
1. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the
Pennsylvania Professional Psychologists Practice Act?
A. To establish guidelines for specific therapeutic techniques and modalities
B. To regulate the educational requirements for psychology students
C. To protect the public by regulating the practice of psychology
D. To set standardized fees for psychological services across the state
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary purpose of the Professional Psychologists Practice
Act (Act of March 23, 1972, P.L.136, No.52) is to protect the public by ensuring
that psychologists are qualified, competent, and adhere to professional
,standards of practice. The Act provides for the licensing of psychologists,
makes certain acts illegal, and establishes penalties for violations. It does not
establish therapy techniques, set fees, or primarily regulate educational
requirements.
2. The Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology is responsible for:
A. Regulating only licensed psychologists' private practices
B. Regulating the practice of psychology through licensure, registration,
certification, and discipline
C. Setting mental health policies for the Commonwealth
D. Licensing all mental health professionals in Pennsylvania
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The State Board of Psychology is responsible for regulating the
practice of psychology through licensure, registration, certification, and
discipline of those engaged in the practice of psychology in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Board regulates psychologists as well as
the unlicensed practice of psychology. The Board does not regulate all mental
health professionals or set broad mental health policies.
3. According to the Professional Psychologists Practice Act, the "practice
of psychology" is defined as:
A. Providing counseling services to individuals and families
B. Offering to render or rendering services for remuneration involving
psychological methods
C. Teaching psychology courses at accredited universities
D. Conducting research in behavioral science
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The "practice of psychology" is defined as offering to render or
rendering to individuals, corporations, institutions, governmental agencies, or
the public for remuneration any service involving the application of
established principles of learning, motivation, perception, thinking, and
emotional relationships. Teaching and research are not typically considered
, the practice of psychology under the Act unless they involve direct service
delivery.
4. Only the holder of a current license shall have the right and privilege
of:
A. Providing any form of mental health counseling
B. Using the title "psychologist" and practicing psychology
C. Teaching psychology at the university level
D. Supervising psychology students in training
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Only the holder of a current license shall have the right and
privilege of using the title "psychologist" and of practicing psychology. Other
professionals may use official titles and engage in the practice of psychology
insofar as they are excepted from licensure by applicable provisions under
section 3 of the Act.
5. A psychologist practicing as a sole proprietor may do business under a
fictitious name provided that:
A. The name is registered with the county and approved by the Board
B. The name is not false, misleading, or deceptive and complies with the Code
of Ethics
C. The name includes the word "psychology" in the title
D. The name is registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A psychologist practicing as a sole proprietor or in association
with other psychologists in a business form other than a professional
corporation may do business under a fictitious name. However, names which
violate the Code of Ethics or which, when regarded in their entirety, are false,
misleading, or deceptive will be disapproved.
