NEVADA PSYCHOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM 300 actual questions and correct answers with
rationale latest update already graded a+
This comprehensive resource provides 300 unique, sectioned multiple-choice
questions tailored for the Nevada Psychology Jurisprudence Exam. It covers all
essential domains based on Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 641 and
Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 641, including Board structure and
authority, licensure requirements (education, supervised experience, EPPP, and
state exam), scope of practice, mandatory reporting and duty to warn, grounds for
and procedures of disciplinary action, confidentiality and record-keeping,
continuing education, telehealth, advertising, supervision requirements, and
professional boundaries. Each question includes the correct answer and a detailed
legal rationale. The content emphasizes high-yield statutory and regulatory topics
frequently tested, making it an ideal tool for intensive review and mastery of the
jurisprudence required for Nevada psychology licensure and ethical practice.
Section 1: The Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners – Structure
and Authority
Question 1: Which Nevada statute chapter governs the practice of psychology?
A) NRS Chapter 630
B) NRS Chapter 641
C) NRS Chapter 641A
D) NRS Chapter 641B
Answer: B
Rationale: Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 641 governs the practice of
psychology, including licensure requirements, scope of practice, and the authority
of the Board of Psychological Examiners. Chapter 630 governs physicians,
Chapter 641A governs social workers, and Chapter 641B governs marriage and
family therapists .
,Question 2: Which board administers psychology licensure in Nevada?
A) Nevada Board of Mental Health
B) Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners
C) Nevada Department of Health
D) Nevada Board of Healing Arts
Answer: B
Rationale: The Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners administers psychology
licensure, establishes practice standards, and handles disciplinary matters for
psychologists in Nevada. The Board is empowered to establish licensing
requirements, set standards for professional behavior, and review the professional
conduct of licensed psychologists .
Question 3: How many members compose the Nevada Board of Psychological
Examiners?
A) 5 members
B) 7 members
C) 9 members
D) 11 members
Answer: B
Rationale: The Board is composed of seven members appointed by the Governor,
as specified in NRS 641.030 .
Question 4: Which Board member is prohibited from participating in preparing,
conducting, or grading examinations?
A) The Board president
B) The Secretary-Treasurer
C) The member representing the general public
D) Any licensed psychologist member
Answer: C
Rationale: NRS 641.110(2) states the public member shall not participate in
preparing, conducting, or grading any examination required by the Board. This
ensures the public member maintains an oversight role without influencing
examination content .
Question 5: How many members constitute a quorum of the Board of
Psychological Examiners?
A) A majority of the Board
B) Three members
C) Four members including the public member
D) The president and secretary-treasurer
,Answer: A
Rationale: A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum, which is required to
conduct official business. The specific number depends on the total membership at
the time .
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of psychology licensure laws?
A) Increase the number of practitioners
B) Protect the public health, safety, and welfare
C) Eliminate professional accountability
D) Promote private business interests
Answer: B
Rationale: Professional licensing laws exist primarily to protect the public health,
safety, and welfare. The Board's mission is to protect consumers of psychological
services by regulating the practice of psychology .
Question 7: Under NRS 641.090, which of the following is NOT explicitly listed
as confidential Board record?
A) Personnel records of applicants
B) Complaint documents and investigation records before disciplinary action
C) The register of all licenses and registrations
D) Records related to an employee of the Board
Answer: C
Rationale: NRS 641.090 requires the Board to keep a register of all licenses and
registrations, which is subject to public inspection. Personnel records of applicants
may be kept confidential, and complaint documents are confidential unless the
subject requests otherwise or the matter proceeds to formal disciplinary action .
Question 8: Complaint and investigation records generally become public under
NRS 641.090 when:
A) They are first filed with the Board
B) The Board votes to initiate formal disciplinary proceedings
C) The respondent requests confidentiality
D) The investigation is complete but no action is taken
Answer: B
Rationale: Complaint and investigation records are generally confidential but
become public when formal disciplinary proceedings are initiated. This protects the
reputation of licensees during the investigative phase while ensuring transparency
when formal action is taken .
, Question 9: The Board may keep certain records confidential. Which of the
following is explicitly listed as confidential under NRS 641.090?
A) The register of all licenses
B) Personnel records of applicants
C) Final disciplinary orders
D) Licensure verification requests
Answer: B
Rationale: Personnel records of applicants may be kept confidential. The register
of all licenses and registrations is subject to public inspection. Final disciplinary
orders are generally public documents .
Question 10: The Board is authorized to adopt regulations concerning behavioral
health and wellness practitioners and the practice of behavioral health promotion
and prevention. Which statute grants this authority?
A) NRS 641.090
B) NRS 641.2252
C) NRS 641.230
D) NRS 641.390
Answer: B
Rationale: NRS 641.2252 grants the Board authority to adopt regulations
concerning behavioral health and wellness practitioners and the practice of
behavioral health promotion and prevention, as well as to accept and use gifts,
grants, donations, and contributions .
Question 11: A firm, partnership, or corporation engaging in the practice of
psychology must register with the Board. What is the penalty for violation?
A) A civil fine of up to $1,000
B) A gross misdemeanor
C) Revocation of the individual psychologist's license
D) A warning from the Board
Answer: B
Rationale: Under NRS 641.2265, any firm, partnership, or corporation that engages
in or offers to engage in the practice of psychology without registering with the
Board is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. The Board shall adopt regulations
prescribing the requirements for such registration .
Question 12: The Board's authority includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Establishing licensing requirements
B) Setting standards for professional behavior
C) Reviewing the professional conduct of licensed psychologists
EXAM 300 actual questions and correct answers with
rationale latest update already graded a+
This comprehensive resource provides 300 unique, sectioned multiple-choice
questions tailored for the Nevada Psychology Jurisprudence Exam. It covers all
essential domains based on Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 641 and
Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 641, including Board structure and
authority, licensure requirements (education, supervised experience, EPPP, and
state exam), scope of practice, mandatory reporting and duty to warn, grounds for
and procedures of disciplinary action, confidentiality and record-keeping,
continuing education, telehealth, advertising, supervision requirements, and
professional boundaries. Each question includes the correct answer and a detailed
legal rationale. The content emphasizes high-yield statutory and regulatory topics
frequently tested, making it an ideal tool for intensive review and mastery of the
jurisprudence required for Nevada psychology licensure and ethical practice.
Section 1: The Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners – Structure
and Authority
Question 1: Which Nevada statute chapter governs the practice of psychology?
A) NRS Chapter 630
B) NRS Chapter 641
C) NRS Chapter 641A
D) NRS Chapter 641B
Answer: B
Rationale: Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 641 governs the practice of
psychology, including licensure requirements, scope of practice, and the authority
of the Board of Psychological Examiners. Chapter 630 governs physicians,
Chapter 641A governs social workers, and Chapter 641B governs marriage and
family therapists .
,Question 2: Which board administers psychology licensure in Nevada?
A) Nevada Board of Mental Health
B) Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners
C) Nevada Department of Health
D) Nevada Board of Healing Arts
Answer: B
Rationale: The Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners administers psychology
licensure, establishes practice standards, and handles disciplinary matters for
psychologists in Nevada. The Board is empowered to establish licensing
requirements, set standards for professional behavior, and review the professional
conduct of licensed psychologists .
Question 3: How many members compose the Nevada Board of Psychological
Examiners?
A) 5 members
B) 7 members
C) 9 members
D) 11 members
Answer: B
Rationale: The Board is composed of seven members appointed by the Governor,
as specified in NRS 641.030 .
Question 4: Which Board member is prohibited from participating in preparing,
conducting, or grading examinations?
A) The Board president
B) The Secretary-Treasurer
C) The member representing the general public
D) Any licensed psychologist member
Answer: C
Rationale: NRS 641.110(2) states the public member shall not participate in
preparing, conducting, or grading any examination required by the Board. This
ensures the public member maintains an oversight role without influencing
examination content .
Question 5: How many members constitute a quorum of the Board of
Psychological Examiners?
A) A majority of the Board
B) Three members
C) Four members including the public member
D) The president and secretary-treasurer
,Answer: A
Rationale: A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum, which is required to
conduct official business. The specific number depends on the total membership at
the time .
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of psychology licensure laws?
A) Increase the number of practitioners
B) Protect the public health, safety, and welfare
C) Eliminate professional accountability
D) Promote private business interests
Answer: B
Rationale: Professional licensing laws exist primarily to protect the public health,
safety, and welfare. The Board's mission is to protect consumers of psychological
services by regulating the practice of psychology .
Question 7: Under NRS 641.090, which of the following is NOT explicitly listed
as confidential Board record?
A) Personnel records of applicants
B) Complaint documents and investigation records before disciplinary action
C) The register of all licenses and registrations
D) Records related to an employee of the Board
Answer: C
Rationale: NRS 641.090 requires the Board to keep a register of all licenses and
registrations, which is subject to public inspection. Personnel records of applicants
may be kept confidential, and complaint documents are confidential unless the
subject requests otherwise or the matter proceeds to formal disciplinary action .
Question 8: Complaint and investigation records generally become public under
NRS 641.090 when:
A) They are first filed with the Board
B) The Board votes to initiate formal disciplinary proceedings
C) The respondent requests confidentiality
D) The investigation is complete but no action is taken
Answer: B
Rationale: Complaint and investigation records are generally confidential but
become public when formal disciplinary proceedings are initiated. This protects the
reputation of licensees during the investigative phase while ensuring transparency
when formal action is taken .
, Question 9: The Board may keep certain records confidential. Which of the
following is explicitly listed as confidential under NRS 641.090?
A) The register of all licenses
B) Personnel records of applicants
C) Final disciplinary orders
D) Licensure verification requests
Answer: B
Rationale: Personnel records of applicants may be kept confidential. The register
of all licenses and registrations is subject to public inspection. Final disciplinary
orders are generally public documents .
Question 10: The Board is authorized to adopt regulations concerning behavioral
health and wellness practitioners and the practice of behavioral health promotion
and prevention. Which statute grants this authority?
A) NRS 641.090
B) NRS 641.2252
C) NRS 641.230
D) NRS 641.390
Answer: B
Rationale: NRS 641.2252 grants the Board authority to adopt regulations
concerning behavioral health and wellness practitioners and the practice of
behavioral health promotion and prevention, as well as to accept and use gifts,
grants, donations, and contributions .
Question 11: A firm, partnership, or corporation engaging in the practice of
psychology must register with the Board. What is the penalty for violation?
A) A civil fine of up to $1,000
B) A gross misdemeanor
C) Revocation of the individual psychologist's license
D) A warning from the Board
Answer: B
Rationale: Under NRS 641.2265, any firm, partnership, or corporation that engages
in or offers to engage in the practice of psychology without registering with the
Board is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. The Board shall adopt regulations
prescribing the requirements for such registration .
Question 12: The Board's authority includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Establishing licensing requirements
B) Setting standards for professional behavior
C) Reviewing the professional conduct of licensed psychologists
