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MASSACHUSETTS PSYCHOLOGY
JURISPRUDENCE COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES CURRENT TESTING
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SECTION 1: LICENSING, EXAMINATION, AND APPLICATION
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REQUIREMENTS (Questions 1–20)
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1. Under 251 CMR 3.08, an applicant for licensure must successfully pass the
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national examination in psychology within what time frame from the date of
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approval for examination?
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A. One calendar year
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B. Two calendar years
C. Three calendar years
D. Five calendar years
Correct answer: C. Three calendar years
Rationale: 251 CMR 3.08(3)(a) requires that an applicant must successfully
pass the national examination in psychology within three calendar years from
the date of approval for examination by the Board. If the applicant has not
achieved a passing score within this time frame, they must re-apply to the
Board and meet current licensing requirements.
2. What is the maximum number of times the national and state examinations
may be taken per calendar year?
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A. Two times
B. Three times
C. Four times
D. Six times
Correct answer: C. Four times
Rationale: 251 CMR 3.08(3)(c) specifies that the national and state
examinations may each be taken a maximum of four times per calendar year.
Each re-examination date must be at least three months from the prior
examination date.
3. What is the passing score on the national examination in psychology for
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applicants commencing in April 2001 and thereafter?
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A. 400 or higher
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B. 450 or higher
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C. 500 or higher
D. 550 or higher
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C
Correct answer: C. 500 or higher
Rationale: 251 CMR 3.08(3)(d) states that commencing in April 2001, the
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passing score on the national examination in psychology shall be a scaled score
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of 500 or higher, or as otherwise determined by the Board.
4. How many hours of qualifying supervised experience does the
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists require for
licensure? A. 1,600 hours
B. 2,400 hours
C. 3,200 hours
D. 4,000 hours
Correct answer: C. 3,200 hours
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Rationale: The Board requires 3,200 hours of qualifying supervised
experience. At least one year of this must meet all the requirements for a
"health service training program" (i.e., an internship).
5. Under MGL c. 112, § 118, what is the minimum percentage of direct client
contact hours required during supervised health service experience?
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 25%
D. 50%
Correct answer: C. 25%
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Rationale: MGL c. 112, § 118 specifies that in each of the two years of
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supervised health service experience, at least 25% of the applicant's hours
must be in direct client contact.
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6. Under MGL c. 112, § 118, what percentage of supervision must be
provided by a licensed psychologist during the two years of supervised
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health service experience?
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A. At least 25%
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B. At least 50%
C. At least 75%
D. 100%
Correct answer: B. At least 50%
Rationale: MGL c. 112, § 118 requires that in each of the two years of
supervised health service experience, at least half (50%) of the supervision
must be provided by a licensed psychologist.
7. What is the term of a psychologist's license in Massachusetts?
A. One year
B. Two years
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C. Three years
D. Five years
Correct answer: B. Two years
Rationale: MGL c. 112, § 127 states that licenses shall be valid for two years
and shall be renewed biennially. Licenses are renewed on July 1 of even-
numbered years following the renewal application period.
8. By what date must the Secretary of the Board forward renewal applications
to licensed psychologists?
A. January 15 every two years
B. March 1 every two years
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C. April 15 every two years
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D. June 1 every two years
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Correct answer: C. April 15 every two years
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Rationale: MGL c. 112, § 127 requires that on or before April fifteenth every
two years, the Secretary of the Board shall forward to each licensed
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psychologist an application form for renewal.
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9. By what date must the completed renewal form and fee be received to renew
a license without penalty?
A. April 15
B. May 1
C. June 1
D. July 1
Correct answer: C. June 1
Rationale: MGL c. 112, § 127 states that upon receipt of the completed
form and renewal fee on or before June first, the Secretary shall renew
the license for two years commencing July first.
MASSACHUSETTS PSYCHOLOGY
JURISPRUDENCE COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES CURRENT TESTING
D
O
SECTION 1: LICENSING, EXAMINATION, AND APPLICATION
N
REQUIREMENTS (Questions 1–20)
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1. Under 251 CMR 3.08, an applicant for licensure must successfully pass the
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national examination in psychology within what time frame from the date of
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approval for examination?
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A. One calendar year
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B. Two calendar years
C. Three calendar years
D. Five calendar years
Correct answer: C. Three calendar years
Rationale: 251 CMR 3.08(3)(a) requires that an applicant must successfully
pass the national examination in psychology within three calendar years from
the date of approval for examination by the Board. If the applicant has not
achieved a passing score within this time frame, they must re-apply to the
Board and meet current licensing requirements.
2. What is the maximum number of times the national and state examinations
may be taken per calendar year?
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A. Two times
B. Three times
C. Four times
D. Six times
Correct answer: C. Four times
Rationale: 251 CMR 3.08(3)(c) specifies that the national and state
examinations may each be taken a maximum of four times per calendar year.
Each re-examination date must be at least three months from the prior
examination date.
3. What is the passing score on the national examination in psychology for
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applicants commencing in April 2001 and thereafter?
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A. 400 or higher
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B. 450 or higher
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C. 500 or higher
D. 550 or higher
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C
Correct answer: C. 500 or higher
Rationale: 251 CMR 3.08(3)(d) states that commencing in April 2001, the
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passing score on the national examination in psychology shall be a scaled score
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of 500 or higher, or as otherwise determined by the Board.
4. How many hours of qualifying supervised experience does the
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists require for
licensure? A. 1,600 hours
B. 2,400 hours
C. 3,200 hours
D. 4,000 hours
Correct answer: C. 3,200 hours
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Rationale: The Board requires 3,200 hours of qualifying supervised
experience. At least one year of this must meet all the requirements for a
"health service training program" (i.e., an internship).
5. Under MGL c. 112, § 118, what is the minimum percentage of direct client
contact hours required during supervised health service experience?
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 25%
D. 50%
Correct answer: C. 25%
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Rationale: MGL c. 112, § 118 specifies that in each of the two years of
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supervised health service experience, at least 25% of the applicant's hours
must be in direct client contact.
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6. Under MGL c. 112, § 118, what percentage of supervision must be
provided by a licensed psychologist during the two years of supervised
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health service experience?
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A. At least 25%
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B. At least 50%
C. At least 75%
D. 100%
Correct answer: B. At least 50%
Rationale: MGL c. 112, § 118 requires that in each of the two years of
supervised health service experience, at least half (50%) of the supervision
must be provided by a licensed psychologist.
7. What is the term of a psychologist's license in Massachusetts?
A. One year
B. Two years
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C. Three years
D. Five years
Correct answer: B. Two years
Rationale: MGL c. 112, § 127 states that licenses shall be valid for two years
and shall be renewed biennially. Licenses are renewed on July 1 of even-
numbered years following the renewal application period.
8. By what date must the Secretary of the Board forward renewal applications
to licensed psychologists?
A. January 15 every two years
B. March 1 every two years
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C. April 15 every two years
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D. June 1 every two years
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Correct answer: C. April 15 every two years
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Rationale: MGL c. 112, § 127 requires that on or before April fifteenth every
two years, the Secretary of the Board shall forward to each licensed
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psychologist an application form for renewal.
C
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9. By what date must the completed renewal form and fee be received to renew
a license without penalty?
A. April 15
B. May 1
C. June 1
D. July 1
Correct answer: C. June 1
Rationale: MGL c. 112, § 127 states that upon receipt of the completed
form and renewal fee on or before June first, the Secretary shall renew
the license for two years commencing July first.
