PPLE Exam
Which of the reasons below is NOT one of the facets Helping an organization with group motivation
of psychological practice (according to the Act)?
Counseling someone for help with anxiety problems
Helping an organization with group motivation
Assessment and testing of personality disorders
Rendering opinions to schools about student
achievement
A client tells you that she is planning to help her Report the plan to the authorities
terminally ill brother by euthanizing him next week.
You should:
Report the plan to the authorities
Tell the client to weigh the risks versus benefits of the
plan
Remain silent due to the therapist-client confidentiality
Tell a colleague and ask him to make a report to the
police
Dr. Kligerman has direct supervisory responsibility 2
for a psychology resident. How many hours per
week of supervision is required?
0.5
1
2
3
(41.11) Licenses expire on _____________ , of each November 30
odd-number year, regardless of the date of issuance.
(41.11) If your license is about to expire, you must submit December 1
your renewal applications by ____________.
***According to its declaration of policy, the purpose of Protect the public
the Professional Psychologists Practice Act is to:
A. Protect psychologists
B. Codify all laws dealing with the practice of psychology
C. Protect the public
D. All of the above
The Professional Psychologists Practice Act: a. Explicitly states that psychologists may diagnose and treat mental
a. Explicitly states that psychologists may diagnose and illnesses
treat mental illnesses
b. Implies that psychologists may diagnose and treat
mental illnesses
c. Is silent on what constitutes the practice of
psychology
d. Permits psychologists to offer expert opinions in court
*** The Professional Psychologists Practice Refer patients who have problems that fall outside of the boundaries of
Act requires psychologists to: their competence
a. Refer patients who have problems that fall outside of
the boundaries of their competence
b. Provide pro bona services to the poor and needy
c. Become members of the healing arts, for purposes
limited to their scope of
practice
d. All the above
According to the Professional Psychologists Practice All the above
Act, other recognized professions include:
a. Clergy
b. Drug and alcohol abuse counselors
c. Psychoanalysts
d. All the above
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Persons who are not licensed as psychologists in All the above
Pennsylvania may still refer to themselves as
psychologists if:
a. They are licensed in another state and are on
temporary assignment in
Pennsylvania
b. Psychology is part of the official title of a faculty
member of a duly accredited college and the person is
using the title as part of their official functions
c. Psychology is part of the official title of a staff member
of a duly accredited college, and the person is using the
title as part of their official functions
d. All the above
In so far as it applies to the normal function of his or her All the above
position or is performed on behalf of or according to the
usual expectations of his employer, the Professional
Psychologists Practice Act does not limit activities
or titles of persons who are
a. Staff of State-approved non-public schools
b. Faculty of duly accredited universities or colleges
c. Staff of duly accredited hospitals
d. All the above
Individuals who are completing their experience Psychological interns, residents, or trainees
requirements for licensure may be referred to as
a. Psychological interns, residents, or trainees
b. Psychologists, for purposes of third-party
reimbursement
c. Psychologists for purposes of presentations to the
public
d. Any of the above
***Psychologists may hire professional Have graduate training in psychology, defined by the Board as 15 graduate
employees under their full direction, control and hours in psychology
supervision if these employees
a. Have an associate degree in psychology or a related
field
b. Have 15 graduate hours in psychology or special
education
c. Have graduate training in psychology, defined by the
Board as 15 graduate hours in psychology
d. All the above
The State Board of Psychology consists of All the above
a. 6 licensed psychologists
b. 2 public members
c. The Commissioner of Professional and Occupational
Affairs
d. All the above
***The members of the State Board of Psychology are c. Appointed by the Governor upon the advice and consent of the
a. Nominated by professional associations representing Pennsylvania State
psychology in
Pennsylvania
b. Appointed by the Governor
c. Appointed by the Governor upon the advice and
consent of the Pennsylvania State
d. None of the above
***The State Board of Psychology has the power to d. All the above
a. Adopt rules and regulations not inconsistent with the
licensing law
b. Conduct hearings upon complaints against licensed
psychologists
c. Deny, approve, issue, revoke, or suspend the licenses
of psychologists
d. All the above
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The funding for the State Board of Psychology comes c. Licensing fees, fines, civil penalties
from:
a. Providing continuing education programs
b. The general revenues of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania
c. Licensing fees, fines, civil penalties
d. A combination of sources, including association dues,
continuing education programs, licensing fees, and
special grants
The State Board of Psychology is required to report d. All the above
annually to the
a. Department of State
b. House and Senate Appropriations Committee
c. House Professional Licensure and Senate Consumer
Protection and Professional Licensure Committee
d. All the above
***A person convicted of a felony under the Controlled a. At least 10 years have elapsed from the date of the conviction
Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act may not
become licensed unless:
a. At least 10 years have elapsed from the date of the
conviction
b. The applicant has enrolled in an approved impaired
professional program
c.. The applicant has documentation of completing a 12-
Step Program
d. All the above
Applicants for the psychology license must: d. Pay appropriate fees to the board as determined by regulations
a. Have at least one year of pre-doctoral supervised
experience
b. Graduate from a program labeled "psychology"
c. Have four or more years of full-time study in doctoral-
level education
d. Pay appropriate fees to the board as determined by
regulations
An applicant for the State Board of Psychology may d. All the above
be denied permission to sit for the licensing
examination if he or she
a. Does not hold a doctoral degree in psychology or a
field related to psychology
b. Is not of acceptable moral character
c. Has been convicted of a felony under the Controlled
Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act within the
last 10 years
d. All the above
***The State Board of Psychology may discipline a c. Displaying gross incompetence
psychologist for:
a. Having advanced degrees in fields other than
psychology
b. Splitting fees with an employee
c. Displaying gross incompetence
d. All the above
***The disciplinary options of the State Board of b. Suspending, revoking, or limiting a license
Psychology include:
a. Confiscation of the professional records of a licensee
b. Suspending, revoking, or limiting a license
c. Confiscation of property
d. All the above
As it relates to a conviction under the Controlled d. Any of the above
Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act, a
conviction refers to a(n)
a. Judgement
b. Admission of guilt
c. Plea of no contendere
d. Any of the above
Which of the reasons below is NOT one of the facets Helping an organization with group motivation
of psychological practice (according to the Act)?
Counseling someone for help with anxiety problems
Helping an organization with group motivation
Assessment and testing of personality disorders
Rendering opinions to schools about student
achievement
A client tells you that she is planning to help her Report the plan to the authorities
terminally ill brother by euthanizing him next week.
You should:
Report the plan to the authorities
Tell the client to weigh the risks versus benefits of the
plan
Remain silent due to the therapist-client confidentiality
Tell a colleague and ask him to make a report to the
police
Dr. Kligerman has direct supervisory responsibility 2
for a psychology resident. How many hours per
week of supervision is required?
0.5
1
2
3
(41.11) Licenses expire on _____________ , of each November 30
odd-number year, regardless of the date of issuance.
(41.11) If your license is about to expire, you must submit December 1
your renewal applications by ____________.
***According to its declaration of policy, the purpose of Protect the public
the Professional Psychologists Practice Act is to:
A. Protect psychologists
B. Codify all laws dealing with the practice of psychology
C. Protect the public
D. All of the above
The Professional Psychologists Practice Act: a. Explicitly states that psychologists may diagnose and treat mental
a. Explicitly states that psychologists may diagnose and illnesses
treat mental illnesses
b. Implies that psychologists may diagnose and treat
mental illnesses
c. Is silent on what constitutes the practice of
psychology
d. Permits psychologists to offer expert opinions in court
*** The Professional Psychologists Practice Refer patients who have problems that fall outside of the boundaries of
Act requires psychologists to: their competence
a. Refer patients who have problems that fall outside of
the boundaries of their competence
b. Provide pro bona services to the poor and needy
c. Become members of the healing arts, for purposes
limited to their scope of
practice
d. All the above
According to the Professional Psychologists Practice All the above
Act, other recognized professions include:
a. Clergy
b. Drug and alcohol abuse counselors
c. Psychoanalysts
d. All the above
, PPLE Exam
Persons who are not licensed as psychologists in All the above
Pennsylvania may still refer to themselves as
psychologists if:
a. They are licensed in another state and are on
temporary assignment in
Pennsylvania
b. Psychology is part of the official title of a faculty
member of a duly accredited college and the person is
using the title as part of their official functions
c. Psychology is part of the official title of a staff member
of a duly accredited college, and the person is using the
title as part of their official functions
d. All the above
In so far as it applies to the normal function of his or her All the above
position or is performed on behalf of or according to the
usual expectations of his employer, the Professional
Psychologists Practice Act does not limit activities
or titles of persons who are
a. Staff of State-approved non-public schools
b. Faculty of duly accredited universities or colleges
c. Staff of duly accredited hospitals
d. All the above
Individuals who are completing their experience Psychological interns, residents, or trainees
requirements for licensure may be referred to as
a. Psychological interns, residents, or trainees
b. Psychologists, for purposes of third-party
reimbursement
c. Psychologists for purposes of presentations to the
public
d. Any of the above
***Psychologists may hire professional Have graduate training in psychology, defined by the Board as 15 graduate
employees under their full direction, control and hours in psychology
supervision if these employees
a. Have an associate degree in psychology or a related
field
b. Have 15 graduate hours in psychology or special
education
c. Have graduate training in psychology, defined by the
Board as 15 graduate hours in psychology
d. All the above
The State Board of Psychology consists of All the above
a. 6 licensed psychologists
b. 2 public members
c. The Commissioner of Professional and Occupational
Affairs
d. All the above
***The members of the State Board of Psychology are c. Appointed by the Governor upon the advice and consent of the
a. Nominated by professional associations representing Pennsylvania State
psychology in
Pennsylvania
b. Appointed by the Governor
c. Appointed by the Governor upon the advice and
consent of the Pennsylvania State
d. None of the above
***The State Board of Psychology has the power to d. All the above
a. Adopt rules and regulations not inconsistent with the
licensing law
b. Conduct hearings upon complaints against licensed
psychologists
c. Deny, approve, issue, revoke, or suspend the licenses
of psychologists
d. All the above
, PPLE Exam
The funding for the State Board of Psychology comes c. Licensing fees, fines, civil penalties
from:
a. Providing continuing education programs
b. The general revenues of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania
c. Licensing fees, fines, civil penalties
d. A combination of sources, including association dues,
continuing education programs, licensing fees, and
special grants
The State Board of Psychology is required to report d. All the above
annually to the
a. Department of State
b. House and Senate Appropriations Committee
c. House Professional Licensure and Senate Consumer
Protection and Professional Licensure Committee
d. All the above
***A person convicted of a felony under the Controlled a. At least 10 years have elapsed from the date of the conviction
Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act may not
become licensed unless:
a. At least 10 years have elapsed from the date of the
conviction
b. The applicant has enrolled in an approved impaired
professional program
c.. The applicant has documentation of completing a 12-
Step Program
d. All the above
Applicants for the psychology license must: d. Pay appropriate fees to the board as determined by regulations
a. Have at least one year of pre-doctoral supervised
experience
b. Graduate from a program labeled "psychology"
c. Have four or more years of full-time study in doctoral-
level education
d. Pay appropriate fees to the board as determined by
regulations
An applicant for the State Board of Psychology may d. All the above
be denied permission to sit for the licensing
examination if he or she
a. Does not hold a doctoral degree in psychology or a
field related to psychology
b. Is not of acceptable moral character
c. Has been convicted of a felony under the Controlled
Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act within the
last 10 years
d. All the above
***The State Board of Psychology may discipline a c. Displaying gross incompetence
psychologist for:
a. Having advanced degrees in fields other than
psychology
b. Splitting fees with an employee
c. Displaying gross incompetence
d. All the above
***The disciplinary options of the State Board of b. Suspending, revoking, or limiting a license
Psychology include:
a. Confiscation of the professional records of a licensee
b. Suspending, revoking, or limiting a license
c. Confiscation of property
d. All the above
As it relates to a conviction under the Controlled d. Any of the above
Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act, a
conviction refers to a(n)
a. Judgement
b. Admission of guilt
c. Plea of no contendere
d. Any of the above
